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來自上海M50的當(dāng)代藝術(shù)空間五五，經(jīng)過五輪比拼，從350多家畫廊中脫穎而出，首次進(jìn)入今年六月在瑞士巴塞爾舉行的前衛(wèi)藝術(shù)博覽會(huì)VOLTA。五五也是VOLTA有史以來入圍展會(huì)的第一家來自中國的藝術(shù)機(jī)構(gòu)。

VOLTA于2005年由來自芝加哥的資深畫廊主KAVI GUPTA, 柏林WOHNMACHINE的FRIEDRICH LOOCK，法蘭克福的ULRICH VOGES和來自美國的AMANDA COULSON組織舉辦的以新藝術(shù)和前衛(wèi)藝術(shù)為主的當(dāng)代藝術(shù)博覽會(huì)。四年來，VOLTA已經(jīng)從當(dāng)年的小型藝術(shù)精品展會(huì)，發(fā)展到如今巴塞爾諸多衛(wèi)星展會(huì)的領(lǐng)軍人物。2008年，VOLTA被經(jīng)營紐約軍械庫展會(huì)的同一家公司納入旗下，同年開始VOLTA紐約（個(gè)展）展會(huì)。

從2007年開始，VOLTA展會(huì)參展商由一個(gè)獨(dú)立的策展評(píng)委小組選定。2009年的評(píng)委包括：KUNSTHAUS GRAZ的策展人暨M(jìn)ANIFESTA 7的策展人Adam Budak；來自蘇黎世的獨(dú)立評(píng)論家兼策展人Christoph Doswald；倫敦HAYWARD的策展人暨2008年普善雙年展策展人Tom Morton；來自維也納的策展人兼作家Jasper Sharp和來自芝加哥SMART美術(shù)館的策展人Stephanie Smith。

今年的VOLTA展會(huì)將在歷史悠久的THE MARKTHALLE舉行。THE MARKTHALLE是歐洲最大的圓頂之一建筑，也是巴塞爾設(shè)計(jì)展的前展會(huì)所在地。

參展今年VOLTA的來自世界各地的110家藝術(shù)機(jī)構(gòu)將延續(xù)展會(huì)開辦以來持有開放的姿態(tài)，繼續(xù)領(lǐng)軍新藝術(shù)和前為藝術(shù)，為今年的巴塞爾藝術(shù)周帶來更為精彩的當(dāng)代藝術(shù)和收藏。

VOLTA（巴塞爾）國際當(dāng)代藝術(shù)博覽會(huì)

展期：二零零九年六月八日至十三日

五五參展藝術(shù)家：李文強(qiáng)，任偼，孫堯，謝曹閩，余旭鴻，張平和張煒。

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55 from Shanghai has confirmed its debut at VOLTA this June. It has become the first Chinese art space appearing at this much acclaimed cutting-edge art fair.

VOLTA is a platform for presenting the vision of contemporary art galleries of global repute whose artists represent new and relevant positions for curators and collectors alike. Conceived to bridge a gap between Basel's pre-existing fairs, VOLTA showcases galleries -- whether young or mature -- that choose as their mandate to work with the most exciting emerging artists. The galleries are selected by an annually changing group of Curators to give each edition its own clear identity and to redirect focus back on the art producers as well as their representing galleries.

VOLTA 5 will move to a stunning new location for its fifth edition in Basel from June 8th-13th, 2009. The Markthalle, one of Europe’s largest cupola structures, is located steps away from the main railway station (SBB) and five short tram stops away from the Messe. Completed in 1929, the prominent dome is one of the highlights of the city skyline, welcoming all Basel visitors arriving at the central railway station or from the airport by direct bus. With a usable surface of 2,600 sq. meters, the Martkhalle sets a new standard for VOLTA5, which will move from its former home in the industrial harbor area to the very heart of the city, taking the organization up to a new level of professionalism.

VOLTA’s distinctive mark has always been an open and fresh view toward the fair’s architecture and now this will be underscored in its landmark setting. The new situation is not only an improvement in form and geographical location, but also presents new possibilities in moving from the restricted harbor hall.

The 2009 Curatorial Board—composed of Adam Budak, Curator of Kunsthaus Graz and co-curator of Manifesta 7; Christoph Doswald, Art Critic and Curator, Zurich; Tom Morton, Curator, The Hayward, London and co-curator 2008 Busan Biennale; Jasper Sharp, curator and writer, Vienna; and Stephanie Smith, Curator at Smart Museum of Art, Chicago—will be selecting galleries from over 350 applications.

VOLTAshow01 — founded by Kavi Gupta (Kavi Gupta, Chicago), Friedrich Loock (Wohnmaschine, Berlin), Ulrich Voges (Voges + Partner, Frankfurt) and Amanda Coulson—premiered in 2005, parallel to Art Basel and attracted over 10,000 visitors. Conceived as a tightly-edited, reduced event that would focus solely on new, cutting-edge production, the booths were all the same size, diminishing the sense of competition, while interchange and intersection were encouraged between the wide range of international exhibitors in order to create a relaxed atmosphere that was more boutique than shopping mall.

In 2006, VOLTAshow02 was presented an expanded format in a bigger location in the Basel harbor. While allowing for almost double the number of exhibiting international galleries, a project section dedicated to emerging artist solo presentations, specialized publications and a riverside café, the fair still maintained its charming, intimate atmosphere —a lustrous pearl in the rough shell of its industrial setting. On opening day The Art Newspaper declared "VOLTA Gets Even Better!"

VOLTAshow03 and VOLTA4 consolidated the fair's success in the industrial Ultra Brag location and introduced a new model so as to maintain the focus on content. Continuing the original idea of presenting a boutique event that is more exhibition than trade fair, a Curatorial Board was conceived to advise in the selection process. Breaking away from the traditional fair format of having a committee of galleries judge their peers, VOLTA asked internationally-known art critics and curators to bring their expertise to the table.

VOLTA 5

8th – 13th June, 2009

Markthalle, Viaduktstrasse 10, 4054 Basel, Switzerland

Previews: 8th June, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

General Opening: 8th June, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Daily: 9th - 13th June, 12 – 8 p.m.

55’s participating artists:

Li Wenqiang; Ren Jie; Sun Yao; Xie Caomin; Yu Xuhong; Zhang Ping & Zhang Wei.