This Spring, ICI launches ICI CONVERSATIONS, a new series of 6 thought-provoking events that give you exclusive access to the peopleartists, critics, collectors, advisors, gallerists, curators, and museum directorswho are influencing the contemporary art world today. With events hosted in a range exclusive settings throughout New York City from March to May, ICI CONVERSATIONS will bring you insider’s perspectives on hot topics, from how a world-class collection is made, to what the art critics really think of this seasons biennials and triennials; as well as insights from leading curators on their current top picks of artists under 35, and intimate conversations with artists who are on the rise this year. ______________________________________________________________________________
SERIES SCHEDULE
______________________________________________________________________________ Building the Collection HOWARD RACHOFSKY in conversation with ALLAN SCHWARTZMAN Thursday, March 8, 5:306:30pm, followed by a wine reception? Hosted by Sothebys, New York Since 1997 Cindy and Howard Rachofsky have worked with internationally renowned curator and advisor Allan Schwartzman to create one of the nations most important private collections of contemporary art, housed in the Rachofskys Richard Meier-designed home in Dallas, Texas. Join ICI to learn first-hand how the collections curatorial themes have shaped the acquisition process, what both men look for in deciding what works to collect, and which artists they are keeping their eyes on now. To celebrate the launch of ICI CONVERSATIONS, all series and series companion ticket holders will receive a one-off complimentary pass to bring a friend to this event. Following the talk there will be a reception hosted by ICI and Sothebys, where you will also have the opportunity to preview Sothebys contemporary art sale that will take place on March 9. ______________________________________________________________________________
Critical Outlook LINDSAY POLLOCK in conversation with RICHARD VINE and MICHAEL WILSON? Monday, March 26, 6:308pm Hosted by Art in America, New York Be one of the first to see Art in Americas new editorial suites in SoHo while joining Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Pollock as she debates the highs and lows of the Whitney Biennial 2012 and the New Museum triennial The Ungovernables with her fellow critics: Richard Vine is Art in Americas Senior Editor, and Michael Wilson is an independent writer and editor, who was invited to review this year’s Whitney Biennial for the magazine. See the exhibitions before and add your views to the discussion: Whitney Biennial, March 1May 27 The Ungovernables, February 15April 22 ______________________________________________________________________________
Curators Top Picks Under 35 SUZANNE COTTER, NEVILLE WAKEFIELD, and JOÃO RIBAS Monday, April 16, 6:308pm Hosted by Sothebys, New York This is a unique opportunity to gain insight from three of the most progressive curators working today: Suzanne Cotter (Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation Curator, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project), Neville Wakefield (curator, writer, and commentator on contemporary art, culture, and photography), and João Ribas (Curator, MIT List Visual Arts Center). Join ICI for a presentation in which each curator will discuss five artists under 35 years old that they believe could become the most influential practitioners of their generation. ______________________________________________________________________________
The Artists Voice KERSTIN BRÄTSCH in conversation with MASSIMILIANO GIONI Wednesday, May 2, 6:308pm? Hosted by Gavin Brown’s enterprise, New York Artist Kerstin Brätsch will discuss the diversity of her practicefrom her large abstract paintings to the installations made in collaboration with artist Adele Röder under the name DAS INSTITUTwith Massimiliano Gioni, Associate Director and Director of Exhibitions at the New Museum, Artistic Director at the Nicola Trussardi Foundation, and recently named Artistic Director of the upcoming Venice Biennale. Brätsch gained widespread attention in the 2009 New Museum triennial Younger than Jesus, co-curated by Gioni, and she is currently working towards her highly-anticipated first solo exhibition in New York, which opens in September 2012 at Gavin Browns enterprise. ______________________________________________________________________________
The Artists Voice DAVID LAMELAS in conversation with CHRISTIAN RATTEMEYER Tuesday, May 15, 6:308pm Hosted by Michele Maccarone at her Lower Manhattan loft, New York Long respected as an artists artist, David Lamelas has divided his time between his native Buenos Aires, Los Angeles, and London since the 1960s, when he occupied an active role in Argentinas avant-garde. To insiders the veteran artist is known for his influence on generations of conceptual artists but now he is also gaining widespread international recognition for his ground-breaking work. Hosted by Michele Maccarone at her Lower Manhattan loft, this conversation will give you fresh insight on the surprising subjectivity and humor that underpins Lamelass structuralist films, media installations, and performances. Lamelass most recent solo exhibition was at Maccarone Gallery, New York, in January 2012. ______________________________________________________________________________
Dinner at the Home of EILEEN and MICHAEL COHEN with special guest RICHARD ARMSTRONG Wednesday, May 30, 6:309pm SoHo, New York The series finale is an event not to miss, with the exclusive opportunity for dinner with Eileen and Michael Cohen at their SoHo loft, in the company of special guest speaker Richard Armstrong, Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation. Share the evening with friends amidst an esteemed private collection while Armstrong imparts his unique insight on recent developments in the international artworld garnered as he leads the way forward for the Guggenheim in New York, Venice, Bilbao, and Berlin, as well as the Abu Dhabi Project, and plans for a Museum in Finland. ______________________________________________________________________________
ICI has pioneered behind-the-scenes events for its patrons since 1980 when it established the acclaimed New York Studio Events annual series. 30 years on, the organization is breaking new ground with ICI CONVERSATIONS to increase access to a wide range of the people and places that are important in contemporary art now. * As space is limited for all ICI CONVERSATIONS events, tickets will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Please sign up now to secure your place. Full addresses for each event will be emailed after tickets are purchased. Please contact Bridget at 212.254.8200 x124 or bridget@curatorsintl.org for more information or with questions. ICI would like to thank: Richard Armstrong Kerstin Brätsch Jill Brienza Gavin Browns enterprise Eileen and Michael Cohen James Cohan Ann Cook Suzanne Cotter Bridget Donahue Terry Fassburg Massimiliano Gioni David Lamelas Ben Lerner Michele Maccarone Lindsay Pollock Howard Rachofsky Christian Rattemeyer João Ribas Ann Schaffer Allan Schwartzman Patterson Sims Sothebys Barbara Toll Richard Vine Neville Wakefield