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Multiplied 2011: DETAILS

14-17 October 2011

Visitors of all ages were welcomed to the first ever Multiplied art fair in October 2010

South Kensington Christies is pleased to announce further exciting details of events surrounding Multiplied the pioneering UK art fair dedicated to contemporary editions. Multiplied will open to the public on Friday, 14 October, and will welcome visitors to browse or buy throughout the weekend until 5pm on Monday, 17 October. Following a similar format to the inaugural fair in 2010, Multiplied will bring together 40 international exhibitors, offering contemporary editions to suit any budget with prices starting from 30.

More Than Multiplied

Complementing the forty exhibitors at the fair will be an exciting programme of interactive cultural events and opportunities. The spirit of communication has been given a central place at this years Multiplied, offering visitors interactive opportunities to discuss, learn and even make their own art. Enter the free raffle prize draw to win a limited edition signed print by Michael Craig-Martin, published by Counter Editions (see flyers and online for details). DIY Gocco For all Ages Norris Pop Up Caf Sir Peter Blake Book Signing

Print Gocco, a Japanese homeprinting system which became particularly popular in the 1980s, has developed a cult following in the indie-craft movement. Consisting of a toylike handheld system using flashbulbs, an emulsion coated screen and a carbon-based

Inspired by the lost culture of Londons cafs and tea shops, William Norris and Company will set up a caf for the duration of the Multiplied, serving food in Williams inimitable style. Visitors will have the chance to take breakfast, lunch and afternoon

One of Britains most popular and influential artists, Sir Peter Blakes dedication to printmaking goes hand in hand with his belief that art should be available to a wide audience. His abiding interest and support of the edition has played a key role in the

artwork, it has been embraced by many for its simple printmaking techniques. Xtina Lamb from Printed Wonders will be hosting several workshops using the medium in the Christies Education Studio, including two sessions specifically for children ages 712. Places are limited so booking is essential via multipliedartfair@christies.com or register with Xtina at the Printed Wonders stand in Room 5 where shell be showcasing new editions by a selection of Gocco artists.

tea with one of Londons most sought after Party Caterers.The menu will include such dishes as a Doorstep Sausage Sandwiches, Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup and Beef Pie and Mash with Liquor, whilst teatime will include serving homemade oversized Jammie Dodgers and Bourbons, as well as the popular Norris Ices, Raspberry Ripple and Chocolate with Salted Caramel Ice cream.

growth of the medium. On the first day of the fair, Friday 14th October, at 3.30pm, Sir Peter will be signing copies of Paris Escapades, his new publication from Enitharmon Editions. A beautiful book of Paris collages, it is a followup to Blakes infectiously entertaining and highly successful Venice Fantasies. Filled with unusual juxtapositions, it is a window into the methods and thought processes of a much loved artist.

Two tours Per Day

Artist Talks

Multiplied Map Design Jack Featherstone is this years featured graphic artist, chosen to design the site map for Multiplied 2011. Originally inspired by skateboarding and the music scene that surrounded him in his younger years, Jack now identifies with London Club Culture and the South London art scene. During his interview with Murray Macaulay, Director, Christies, he said, I would describe the

Christies Education is collaborating with the Arts Council and their Own Art scheme to develop tours of the fair, with the latter focussing on galleries and print specialists participating in their contemporary art loan program. The tours will take visitors through some of the highlights of exhibited art works on display, and offer visitors the chance to learn more about the exhibitors and the artists they represent.

Artist, Bob and Roberta Smith (pictured above) are among our guest speakers in the education studio. Bobs extraordinary practice emphasizes the social and political potentials of art as communication. His work embraces public projects; sign painting; sculpture, music and performance film. Cullinan and Richards will also be appearing as guest speakers, and there will be further opportunities to meet additional artists in the education studio to discuss their different interests; means of production and strategies for creating editions. Talks are free to attend but booking is essential via multipliedartfair@christies.com or during the Fair at the Christies Education Studio in the Lower Gallery.

territory that I work in as being between design and art. I sometimes find it difficult to see the difference between the two but thats the grey and blurry boundary that I cross and try to balance. I strive for simplicity its a constant challenge to build things up and to strip things back to know what is important and what can be taken away. The interview
can be read in full online at www.multipliedartfair.com Jacks new print will be launched at the fair by Print Club London.

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Notes to Editors: Location:

Christies South Kensington 85 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LD

Private Launch event: Thursday, 13 October: 7.00pm 9.30pm (by invitation only) Opening times: Friday 14 October: 9.00am 5.00pm Saturday 15 October: 11.00am - 6.00pm Sunday 16 October: 11.00am 6.00pm Monday 17 October: 9.00am 5.00pm

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