THE FAIREST (TF) is a new kind of public platform founded by curators Eleonora Sutter and Georgie Pope to give young, emerging or independent artists and creatives visibility in the art market. TF provides a forum for a variety of relevant, urgent and experimental practices, showcasing artists without gallery representation who often lack access to art fairs and collectors.
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TF is aimed at a broad audience within and beyond the art world. TF stands for an exciting, original selection of artists and is a fair that works according to the central values and visions of its founders. This includes addressing new audiences for art, developing new ideas of “art collecting” and promoting diverse forms of engagement with art, but also giving fresh impetus to established collectors.
In the run-up to the fair, which takes place annually, THE FAIREST cooperates internationally with various spaces and cities and has so far realised five smaller “teaser” events to introduce artists participating in the fair. At the fair, the artworks are not shown as individual objects in booths, but are presented as part of a curated group exhibition in a lively, immersive setting. This does justice to the meanings of the works, encourages dialogue and includes sound, participation, performances and discussions. Alongside the main event, online and offline activities will take place, providing opportunities for exchange and encompassing different formats. THE FAIREST challenges heteronormative structures dominated by white men. The fundamental mission of TF is to create a sustainable, community-oriented system.
THE FAIREST 01 – 60 artists – 1.010.000 FOLLOWER
Ahmet Öğüt, Alicja Wysocka, Álvaro Guilherme, Anatomie Fleur, Anne de Vries, APPARATUS 22, Bastian Gehbauer, Benjamin Lallier, Billy Bultheel, Caleb Jamel Brown, Christian Thomsen (Fjorsk), Christophe de Rohan Chabot, Cibelle Cavalli Bastos, Coco Magnusson, Collo Awata & Vivien Hoffmann, Constantin Hartenstein, Cosima zu Knyphausen & Craig Stewart, Fashion, Gabriel Possamai, Gabriela Guarnizo, Hannah Hallermann / HAHA, Hannah Rose Stewart, Hannah Sophie Dunkelberg, Irene Ferndández Arcas, Jonas Wendelin, Jordan/Martin Hell, Julian-Jakob Kneer, Julie Monot, Katharina Ruhm, Kianí del Valle, Lauryn Youden, Lito Kattou, Lou de Bètoly, Lukas Städler, Lukas Stöver, Malte Bartsch, Manutcher Milani, Mary-Audrey Ramirez, Mathilde Agius, Mauro Ventura, Mikołaj Sobczak, Miriam Kongstad, Monilola Olayemi Ilupeju, Nahir Francis, Nicholas Grafia, Niclas Riepshoff, Nicolas Maxim Endlicher, Nik Kosmas, OMSK Social Club, Pandora Graessl, Paul Ferens, REIF, Ryo Koike, Sally von Rosen, Sarah Bernauer, Spyros Rennt, Sunny Pfalzer, Thomias Ludovic Radin, Tra My Nguyen, Victor Payares, Yasmin Bassir, Zuzanna Czebatul.
Performative Interventions
Antonio Onio; Irene Ferndández Arcas; KDV DANCE ENSEMBLE by Kianí del Valle; Mauro Ventura; Miriam Kongstad and Alexander Holm; Nahir Francis; REIF with Steev Lemercier; Sunny Pfalzer with Slim Soledad & Lau Lukkarila; Thomias Ludovic Radin with Stephane Moun & Thomas Horeczko
When:
Exhibition dates:
Tuesday, 13 September – Sunday, 18 September
COST?
5€ (Fair only), 10€ (Fair + Performance)
WHERE?
Kühlhaus Berlin, Luckenwalder Str. 3 10963 Berlin