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Do You Speak Art? We Speak Your Language...
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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
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August 11 - August 31
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Chelsea International Fine Art Competition -
The Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition represents not just artists, but the
countries and communities they hail from, each piece reflecting a little of humanity's
many faceted soul. Out of respect for this, and as part of an ongoing commitment
to social awareness, Agora Gallery's share from the proceeds of the sale of artworks
will be donated to UNICEF
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September 4 - September 25
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Masters of the Imagination: The Latin American Art Exhibition There
is particular passion unique to Latin American Art, a spirit that has been celebrated
by artists such as Bravo, Tamayo, Rivera, Obaldia and Botero. Masters of the Imagination
is a rare chance to explore the works of more largely undiscovered treasures, and
experience the intricate flavors of Latin America, not merely with the eyes, but
the heart.
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Natural Expressions - There is nothing more raw and powerful than
nature, and in this exhibition its powers are harnessed and unleashed upon canvas.
Earth and spirit come together in a range of styles, and from the impressionist
to the realist, no element is left unclaimed in this celebration of the base materials
of existence
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Pathway to Perception - Where is it that you sit inside yourself
and observe the world? How does it effect your experience of life? These questions
are addressed in Pathway to Perception, an exhibition in which each artist brings
their own touch of inspired 'madness' to bear in a series of pieces that issue a
sometimes gentle, sometimes stark challenge those who view them.
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Subjective Reality - Reality is a movable feast, and life is a
state in which the real and unreal exist in a constant state of flux, which is which
being determined only by those who observe. Subjective reality is a collection of
works that explore perspectives of reality, and is guaranteed to delight the minds
it tweaks with beautifully strange imagery.
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September 28 - October 18
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Beyond Borders: An Exhibition of Fine Art from Canada - Beyond
borders is an exhibition of innovative and stunning Canadian Art. Works span the
range of artistic expression, each artist imparting with their unique style a little
piece of the Canadian spirit. Playful, humorous, saturated with color, and presented
in unique fashion, this is an exhibition to delight the senses.
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Degrees of Abstraction -
Artists display contrasting perspectives, inspired illusions and immeasurable talent
in Degrees of Abstraction. This exhibition is a poignant portrayal of visual dissonance
and harmony transmitted through complex composition and transcendent design. Come
celebrate the triumph of artists from the U.S. and abroad in their ambitious quest
to capture the human spirit and the complexities of existence on canvas
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The Labyrinth of Abstraction - Viewers need only their imagination
as a map to maneuver amongst the work presented in Labyrinth of Abstraction. While
some images will be easy to navigate, others present a more cunning challenge. However
all offer distinct paths to the artists' carefully constructed messages. This rewarding
challenge in visual meandering leads viewers through a maze of meditation, debate
and deep examination.
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Deconstructing Reality - Deconstructing Reality commands viewers
to discard the mundane and enter and embrace a surreal existence. Multiple dimensions
where color, texture and movement guide the imagination create a whimsical adventure
for the audience. Descend into the rabbit hole and connect with the unfamiliar.
Discover new truths in the foreign and the intangible in this delightfully hallucinatory
experience
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Click for the Complete Exhibition Calendar
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Art is a universal language, a primal form of communication which transcends the
various barriers of the human condition. Writings about art are unfortunately still
limited to the languages and dialects of the various regions of the globe, however
Agora Gallery has grown a little closer in universality to the works it represents
by reworking the Agora Gallery website, and launching it in a whole new range of
languages.
Whether your native tongue is French, Italian,
Spanish, German, Chinese,
Japanese, or English, you will now be able to explore
the latest in the New York contemporary art scene, browse the range of services
provided by the gallery, contact gallery representatives, hire art, and much much
more at http://www.Agora-Gallery.com/.
Versions of the site in various languages are accessible via the 'Languages' tab
on the top menu bar.
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The Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition
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Award winning fine
art with an international flavor is set to be celebrated at Agora Gallery with the
opening of the Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition. Works from artists across
the globe, have been hand picked from thousands of entrants in the Chelsea International
Juried Fine Art Competition, juried by Tina Kukielski of the Whitney Museum, NYC.
This prestigious and eye opening exhibition will be on display from August 11th
through August 31, 2007, with an opening reception on Thursday August 16th from
6-8 pm.
The Chelsea International
Fine Art Exhibition represents not just artists, but the countries and communities
they hail from, each piece reflecting a little of humanity's many faceted soul.
Out of respect for this, and as part of an ongoing commitment to social awareness,
the entirety of Agora Gallery's proceeds from the sale of artworks will be donated
to UNICEF.
Selected Artists:
Abe Kasutaka, Allison Evans, Antoine Guiraud, Carrie Fudickar, Antoine Chassagnol,
Christopher LaVoie, Craig Cheply, Dean Loumbas , Dorota Mytych, Elizabeth Hoy, Fred
Wackerle ,Gregory Thiekler, James Rich, Javier Marticorena, Jeffrey Allen Price,
Jessica Grace Brooks, Julien Lescoeur, Karen Standke, Kim Dick, Marie Jouglet, Mustafa
Gunen, Nathan Pendlebury, Rebecca Aloisio, Rowan Metzner, Seichuu Sakai, Shin-Hye
Park, Udeaku Chikezie, Xavier Mesa, Yakov Gabay
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UNICEF - For All the World's Children
Health, Education, Equality, Protection
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UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child
are realized.
Created in 1946 by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, UNICEF had the goal
of bringing emergency relief to children and their families in post-war Europe .
Today, UNICEF funds long-term development programs, such as immunization, basic
health care, nutrition, education, clean water and sanitation in more than 140 developing
countries
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The Chelsea Perspective
 Located right in the heart of Chelsea Agora Gallery
is a great starting point to explore the most exciting art district in the world.
Chelsea is the center of the contemporary art market in New York and possibly
the world. With over two hundred galleries and more moving in all the time, Chelsea
has superseded SoHo as the place for contemporary art.
The Chelsea Gallery District is roughly confined by 29th street in the North, 13th
street in the South, 11th Avenue in the West, and 7th Avenue in the East.
Directions to Agora Gallery
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ARTisSpectrum Magazine,
vol. 17, hits news stands!
The vitality of the Chelsea contemporary art scene is the focus of our latest issue
of ARTisSpectrum magazine. Recently released the Spring 2007 issue features the
work of Dr Joe Zammit-Lucia, a wildlife photographer who works in the remotest corners
of the globe capturing portraits of wild and endangered animals in a bid to draw
attention to ecological concerns.
As always, profiles of talented and emerging artists is the focus of our latest
issue of ARTisSpectrum Magazine, and the latest edition uncovers several exciting
artists from home and abroad. Additionally, this issue also includes useful techniques
to rid yourself of the dreaded artist's block, and explores studies which have uncovered
the healing powers of art.
If you have a passion for art, are a writer, and wish to contribute an article
to the next edition, ARTisSpectrum is accepting submissions for the Fall Issue.
Submissions should have a broad and universal appeal, and should not contain promotional
material. Manuscripts must be received before September 20, 2007
Submissions
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Chelsea Museums
Dia Art Foundation
535 West 22nd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10011
(212) 989-5566
Summer Hours
11 am to 6 pm
Thurday - Monday
[closed Tuesday/Wednesday]
El
Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Phone:212-831-7272
Fax:212-831-7927
Current Exhibition:
PLEASE NOTE THAT EL MUSEO'S GALLERIES ARE FULLY CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION UNTIL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
Museum Shop Remains Open Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 5pm
The Chelsea Art Museum
556 West 22nd Street
New York, NY 10011
Phone:212-255-0719
Fax:212-255-2368
Upcoming Exhibition:
May 15� August 18, 2007
Working in collaboration with Puma, Federico Uribe is a conceptual
artist who has created a life sized urban jungle entirely composed of shoes. As
a conceptual artist he creates hybrid works that resist classification, while referencing
art historical movements such as Pop Art.
This exhibition is particularly focused on the environment, artificial and natural,
longevity and ideas about the human impact on the planet
Dining Out in Chelsea
Cookshop
156 Tenth Ave(At 20th Street)
New York, NY
Phone:212-924-4440
Chelsea Brewing Company
59 Chelsea Piers
New York,NY 10011
Phone: 212-636-6440
Fax:212-336-6431
Markt
676 Avenue of the Americas
New York,NY 1010( 6th Ave at 21st)
Phone:212-727-3314
Green Table
75 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Phone:212-741-9174
Bottino
246 10th Ave
New York, NY 10001
Phone:212-206-6766
Paradise Cafe
141 8th Ave
New York, NY 10011
(212) 647-0066
Spice Market
403 West 13th ST
New York, NY 10014
(212) 675-2322
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Where to Stay
Chelsea Lodge
318 West 20th Street
New York City, NY 10011
Phone: 212 243 4499
Chelsea Lodge is a recently renovated Eorpean-style hotel located
in the heart of the historic Chelsea district. Secure private and quiet the it provides
a clean comfortable environment at reasonable rates.
Carlton Arms Hotel
160 East 25th Street
New York,NY 10010
Phone:212-679-0680
Fax:212-684-8337
Like a stray adrift from the East Village, the four-floor Carlton Arms is a combat-boots,
rock'n'roll hotel that feels almost like you're walking into a rehearsal space.
Artfully decorated rooms, stairways and hallways run the gamut from rhinos to moonscapes
Hampton Inn Manhattan Chelsea
108 West 24th Street
New York , NY. 10011
Phone 212-414-1000
Fax 212-647-1511
A new modern 20 story high-rise hotel located in the trendy
up and coming district of Chelsea, New York, bordering the West Village and Midtown
Manhattan. This New York Hampton Inn hotel is equipped with all the latest conveniences
to make you feel right at home in the Big Apple.
Chelsea Night Life
The Plumm
246 W 14th St (bet. 7th & 8th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
212-675-1567
The Plumm is at celebrity run night club. Noel Ashman, Chris Noth and David Wells
are the proprieters of this semi-private club in the space that once housed Nell's.
Star Lounge
222 West 23rd St (Chelsea Hotel)
(7th & 8th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4646
Nestled beneath the fabled Chelsea Hotel, the Star Lounge is an intimate Haven for
late-night revelry. It's discreet 23rd Street location and it's below street level
entrance offers a sought after escape.
Stereo
512 West 29th Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 244-1965
Stereo lacated between 10th and 11th Avenues, offers New York nightlife a mix of
street couture and nightlife chic. Creating the ultimate sensory experience.
Gotham Comedy Club
208 W. 23th St., New York, NY10011
(212)367-9000
Gotham Comedy Club is New York City's premiere Comedy Club featuring the country's
top headliners and up and coming comics. Home to Comedy Central's Live at Gotham,
this state of the art venue offers more than laughter.
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Agora Gallery is located at 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, NY 10001 212-226-4151
/ Fax: 212-966-4380 www.Agora-Gallery.com
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