The mARkeT : New Year Gifts from 60 Young Artists

New Year Party
2008.12.24, 8pm – 12pm (audiovisual performance + music and dance + live! + action painting + lucky draw + champagne + yoghurt + more surprises…)

Timed Shopping Rush 2008.12.24, 2pm – 10pm (grand opening, special discount) 2008.12.24, 8pm – 10pm (silent auction, with some of works starting with an SOB of 1RMB) 2009.1.4, 2pm – 10pm (special discount, closing)

Beijing Center for the Arts at Legation Quarter, proudly presents "The mARkeT", an event showcasing young, national and international artists to the world. "The mARkeT" encourages participating artists to make their own decisions of how and what to show, integrating the artists into the curatorial program, while pushing artists to the frontline of the art market by having face-to-face dialogues with the public. "The mARkeT" attempts to be a mentally audacious, self-independent, and creative opportunity for both artist and viewer.

By integrating the exhibition, art fair and special event, "The mARkeT" offers young artists a professional platform to exhibit works, exchange ideas, and to receive valuable reviews by having their works published and collected by the public. Furthermore, it will give the viewer a fresh global perspective on a new generation of artists. With its pursuit of liberty, openness, independence, and an academic standard that constitutes the essence of the BCA concept, "The mARkeT" is dedicated to: a) explore talented young artists by fostering artistic originality, creativity and critical thinking and b) instigate positive interaction between youth and the public, so as to effectively influence the sound development of contemporary art.

For the New Year, "the mARkeT" grandly welcomes its inauguration – "New Year Gifts from 60 Young Artists". Sixty of young artists will present their meticulously created and unique gifts that will be sure to bring you continuous surprise and pleasure.