Are you one of those people who enjoys expressing disdain for the arts but harbours a secret intrigue to know more? Do you usually enjoy visiting galleries as much as visiting the dentist? Would you, on the other hand like to start collecting art but don't think you have the money? Then this could be the one for you. Although many are suspicious of more conceptual and "off the wall" forms of art and art-making, the only thing you will find unbelievable here are the amazingly low prices you will pay to obtain original works of art. Most of the prices will be less then 50 zloty.
Available Art (or Sztuka Do Kupienia), kicks off on Monday 4th July in Galeria Loch Camelot, ul. Sw.Tomasza 17. The gallery will be open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM.
This is the second time that this show has been staged in Krakow. It is unique in the sense that it showcases the work of around 70 up-and-coming artists from 19 countries, ranging from as far afield as Ireland and Turkey, including artists at all different stages in their careers. This really is your chance to pick up a piece at a great price by someone who could be one of the next big names in art.
The Artworks on show are just as diverse as the countries they hail from with a broad selection of talents being represented. There will be something for everyone, such as Artists Multiples, Paintings, Graphics, Photography and even films on CD Rom.
The project is the brainchild of artists Anna Morlinghaus and Magda Olasinska, recent graduates of the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts. The ethos is simple. Available works of art for a wider audience. The shop like ambience certainly makes this show much less intimidating than your usual "white cube" experience.
The exhibition has basically a very open and communicative approach – the art works are made available not only by their low prices but also through conversations and explanations at the show. The visitor to the exhibition should be able to take something home - both in his thoughts and in his hands.
Perhaps what's most important about the concept of the Available Art show is the fact that it addresses the need for a wider support network for the many young artists and graduates that work in Krakow but just have no opportunity to show their works. There is a lot of very diverse and challenging stuff out there that we just do not get the chance to see. The ever-burning issue of addressing ways to bring contemporary arts to new audiences continues to inspires the organizers. We certainly hope that their innovative concept for presenting a really different, fun and lighthearted show is rewarded with the attention that it deserves.
2nd Available Art – Galeria Loch Camelot, ul. Sw.Tomasza 17 (above the cafe Camelot), 4th-24th July, open daily from 11AM – 9PM.
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