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Bridge Art Fair Premiers in New York Featuring 60 International exhibitors

Known for spectacular shows of emerging contemporary art in Chicago, London, and Miami, Bridge Art Fair proudly premiers its New York edition March 27√¢‚Ǩ‚Äú30, at the Waterfront, 222 12th Avenue, in the northern section of Manhattan√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Chelsea gallery district. Concurrent with New York√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s celebrated Armory Show, Bridge New York will host more than 60 international exhibitors from such diverse locales as Austria, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the United States. “We’re very excited to premier Bridge in New York, “says founder Michael Workman, “It’s the undisputed center of the art world, a city enthusiastic about the independent approach to art we have a built-in passion for.”

PREVIEW: Thursday, March 27: 12–4pm OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION: Thursday, March 27: 5–10pm, $20 admission SHOW HOURS: Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29: General Admission 12–9pm Sunday, March 30: General Admission 12–7pm

Bridge Art Fair is known for its use of non-traditional spaces that are artfully transformed into temporary contemporary art centers, and our New York edition is no exception. The Waterfront building, popularly known as “The Tunnel,” is a 23,000-square-foot converted railway tunnel that was once home to the famous Tunnel nightclub. The space spans an entire NYC block over 700 feet in length, and its 20-foot ceiling offers an open, spacious environment for art lovers to browse the best in international emerging art. As a former cultural icon and a destination for creative nightlife, the Tunnel is particularly suited to Bridge’s cutting-edge approach.

ARTPORT√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s √¢‚Ǩ≈ìCool Stories for When the Planet Gets Hot√¢‚Ǩ¬ù Bridge is also proud to present √¢‚Ǩ≈ìCool Stories for When the Planet Gets Hot,√¢‚Ǩ¬ù a selection of video works by artists interpreting green themes, organized by ARTPORT, an international arts exchange project based in New York and Valencia, Spain. The compilation of 11 short videos will screen on a continuous loop each day of the fair. “We are excited to be part of Bridge Art Fair’s kick-off in New York City,√¢‚Ǩ¬ù said Corinne Erni and Anne-Marie Melster, Founders and Directors of ARTPORT. √¢‚Ǩ≈ìWe share a vision with Bridge to bring together the most inspiring contemporary international artists from every part of the world.”

Each future Bridge fair will incorporate similar international programs, giving each show a new look and educational offerings to provide collectors and museums a unique experience. Bridge will announce other special programs for New York ’08 in the coming weeks.

Bridge Art Fair In a short period of time, Bridge has skyrocketed to become a major influence in the international contemporary art market, offering new finds for collectors and art professionals worldwide. Bridge New York follows several successful fairs in 2007. Bridge London ’07, located at the historic Trafalgar Hotel, featured 70 exhibitors from Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, and the US. The abundant media coverage included Art Newspaper, the New York Times, ABC, BBC, CNN, Fox News, and Art Info. Sales figures were well over a million dollars, with high-profile buyers including Beth DeWoody and a number of major US museums. Lloyd’s TSB, the fair’s sponsor, was inherent to the success of Bridge, inviting many important clients and offering special art-purchasing programs. Miami reaffirmed Bridge as a luxury brand, with nearly 80 exhibitors and total sales in excess of three million dollars. Bridge once again proved itself the flagship show on Collins Avenue.