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Marcel Duchamp, Boîte-en-valise, 1934-41
As media partners for Art Expo Malaysia 2009, ARTERI is getting a booth at the art fair all to ourselves. It’ll be our HQ where we’ll be doing live coverage of the fair, as well as house our special project: Suitcase of Stuff!
So what is it? Think of it as an experimental exhibition, art garage sale, and lost luggage depot. We’re inviting artists and creative types to each contribute a suitcase filled with art objects, curiosities and mementos.
Little or large, empty or full, open or closed – this is your chance to play traveling salesman/woman, just as Marcel Duchamp did with Boîte-en-valise (1934 -41) – a neat briefcase packed with miniature versions of his famous works. The audience at Art Expo Malaysia is sure to come from all walks of life – submit a suitcase that will entertain, confuse and tempt viewers to take some of your baggage home with them.
Interested? Excited? Here’s all you need to know:
1. Just like airlines these days, our cabin/booth is only going to hold so much. Weight and dimensions of your suitcase should be restricted to standard check-in luggage. That means:
Weight: Max. 15kg
Size: Max. 100 x 70 x 50cm
2. Erh, it also goes without saying that certain items are not allowed in your luggage such as: poisonous pets, artillery, weapons, explosives, biological and/or radioactive material, etc.
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3. Other than that (and other commonsense disclaimers), the shape of your suitcase and how you choose to fill it is completely up to you.
4. Because we need all the visibility and love we can get, a luggage tag with ARTERI and www.arterimalaysia.com will be attached to each suitcase. (Don’t worrry, it won’t be huge.)
5. You can sell your suitcase or anything in it. Interested buyers will negotiate directly with you. ARTERI will not charge a fee or take a formal commission (cos’ we’re not dealers, yo!), but we will gratefully accept donations and gifts if your stuff happens to be very laku. The amount is up to you. No guilt and no obligations. ARTERI is not receiving any fee from Art Expo Malaysia – other than the free booth, this is a D.I.Y. effort.
6. We will probably limit the total number of suitcases to 30.
If you want a slot, email your name and contact number ASAP to: arteri DOT malaysia AT gmail DOT com.
Deadline for submission: 15 Oct 2009.
Once you confirm your participation, we’ll let you know how to check-in your luggage with us.
Click on the image below to check out our flyer!
ART EXPO MALAYSIA 2009 will take place 19 – 23 Nov 2009 at MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Center. For more info, click here.
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Just stuff ah? How about a thumbdrive show?
erm ya, u can put thumbdrive of images into the suitcase if you want :)
maybe sell 100 unmarked thumbdrives: 50% scat porn and 50% Hannah Montanna The Movie…and you make a lucky dip inside the bag XP
Zomg Simon!!! I just got an idea so brilliant, it’s shinier than my big fake diamond at home!!! So brilliant I can’t wait too see ju in da mornin, dawg.
Ttyl.
What does the Z stands for in ZOMG?
Aiya Dill:
so tak sporting la you: if you proclaim you got an idea here, can share with us what it is here, or not? if not, tak ngam lah. this is the bad kind of teasing leh.
I would like to ask if the artists will have to stay in the booth selling the works from 19-23 Nov?
Hi Zi Hao,
Good question. We’ll discuss it and get back to you with a response here, ok. Thanks!
simon, im joining ya. Got wine i stay there help u sell.
eh zedeck you want to know ah?
it’s damn exciting. ask simon!!! or maybe when i see you i’ll tell you :-)
You should have a collab with Sze Y.G and get a suitcase stuffed with ‘box of ideas’.
Hmmm, why don’t YOU collab with Sze Y.G and get a suitcase stuffed with ‘box of ideas’?
I object! Mydeas are free :P
Will the real Sze Y.G please stand up and speak for the boxes of ideas in suitcase
Who all can participate…Only Malaysians or from other countries too???
What a charming idea!
Dear Bina,
I think we’re pretty open to anyone who’s interested in participating. However because this is entirely a DIY initiative. We cannot cover the cost of transporting the artworks from overseas to Malaysia. This is unfortunate indeed!
However if overseas artists are interested to visit Malaysia during that period, we’re more than welcome to have you join the show and will even help with finding you accommodation and connecting you with the local art scene.
– Simon