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[Anna Balint]

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From: anna balint <epistolaris at freemail.hu>
Reply-To: epistolaris at freemail.hu
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 10:23:17 +0100
The European Biennial of Contemporary Art, Manifesta 4
 INVITE YOURSELF
 MANIFESTA PARTICIPATION AT AUCTION
The city of Frankfurt/Main is host for the European Biennial of
Contemporary Art, Manifesta 4. From end of May 2002 until
the end of August 2002, mostly young
and emerging artists living and working in Europe will
show their works in museums, exhibition spaces and public
spaces. Manifesta was founded in the early nineties in
the course of the political changes in Europe with the aim of
initiating an international dialogue among artists and their
respective audiences in Europe and of creating a forum for
new and innovative forms of contemporary art. Since 1996 the
Manifesta Biennial has taken place in changing countries and
cities. It has been hosted by Rotterdam, Luxemburg and
Ljubljana. Manifesta 4 is curated by Iara Boubnova, Sofia;
Nuria Enguita Mayo, Barcelona; and Stephanie Moisdon
Trembley, Paris.
AUCTION OF PARTICIPATION RIGHTS FOR MANIFESTA 4
Christoph Büchel, officially invited artist for Manifesta 4, European
Biennial for Contemporary Art hosted in Frankfurt/Main,
is auctioning his invitation and participation rights.
Bidding starts on the 19th of March at www.ebay.com. Lowest possible
offer is 1 $ (€ 1,15). Bids can be made until the 29th of March and will
be accepted from any persons. The winner of the auction i.e. the buyer
of the participation rights will be fully accepted and treated as any
other invited artist in the exhibition by the curators and organizers
of Manifesta 4 and will be subject to the same rules and regulations.
The form of participation is subject to the consensus of the curators Iara
Boubnova, Stéphanie Moisdon Trembley and Nuria Enguita Mayo.
The exhibition will take place between May 24th and August 25th 2002 in
different venues in Frankfurt/Main.
INVITATION AND PARTICIPATION RIGHTS INCLUDE:
Preview visit in Frankfurt/Main. Travel & accomodation costs and a per
diem for the participant will be covered by Manifesta.
Presentation of a project or works within the different exhibition
venues of Manifesta 4 in Frankfurt: Portikus,  Schirn Kunsthalle,
Frankfurter Art Association, Städel School, public space, etc.
Publications: The work or project of the participant will be documented
in both the short guide and the catalogue accompanying the exhibition.
Budget: The production budget depends on the project or work and is
subject to the consensus of the curators as for all other invited artists.
Within the agreed upon budget the following services will be provided
by Manifesta 4: artist's fee, production of the work, shipment to Frankfurt,
installation and maintenance in Frankfurt, insurance, return shipment,
travel & accomodation and per diems for the participant.
Documentation: 6 copies of the catalogue, two installation shots, full
set of press-clippings Additional information and verification:
Online-auction and product of sale: www.ebay.com Manifesta 4:
http://www.manifesta.de Dealer: Maccarone Inc., NY, contact:
T: ++1  212-431-4977,
kitchen at maccarone.net
For more information go to: http://www.manifesta.de