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VOLTA: The Art Fair as Festival and Studio Visit

Theopened yesterday, continuing its innovative approach to the art fair model.
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Art from Volta7 at Basel, Switzerland
Technicolor Slim Panorama(01 of10)
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Thierry Feuz, Technicolor Slim Panorama, 2010, lacquer, acrylic, fluorescent on canvas. Image courtesy of Galleri Christoffer Egelund
Untitled(02 of10)
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Van Kalsbeek, Untitled, 2008, ceramics, steel, resin, and fabric. Courtesy of Vegas Gallery.
Nothing is Better than Anything(03 of10)
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John Copeland, Nothing is Better than Anything, 2011, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of V1 Gallery.
The Depth of the Valley(04 of10)
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Ambrosine Allen, The Depth of the Valley, 2009, paper collage including paper and black ink, archival glue, UVA filter varnish, acid free mount. Courtesy of R O O M.
Propagation of electric current(05 of10)
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Takehito Koganezawa, Propagation of electric current, 2009, 293 fluorescent lamps. Courtesy of LOOCK.
Aerosolar(06 of10)
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Björn Schülke, Aerosolar, 2010, wood, silicon pump, circuits, motor, solar cells, automotive paint, stainless steel. Courtesy of bitforms gallery.
WSUV(07 of10)
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Wolfram Sachs, WSUV, 2011, oil on canvas. Courtesy of Voges Gallery.
Summertime(08 of10)
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Carlos Aires, Summertime, 2011, photograph and golden leaf script. Courtesy of ADN Galería.
Thumb 3/3(09 of10)
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Changha Hwang, Thumb 3/3, acrylic paint on cotton canvas. Courtesy of Benrimon Contemporary.
Small Claims Case #1(10 of10)
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Frederick Hayes, Small Claims Case #1, 2011, graphite on paper and acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of Number 35.

The 7th edition of VOLTA opened yesterday, continuing its innovative approach to the art fair model. Instead of the usual custom of having galleries showcase a wide range of artists, the curatorial board has strongly encouraged exhibitors to dedicate their booths to fewer artists and establish a dialogue between oeuvres. This increased curatorial involvement, which is becoming a popular practice among international art fairs, puts the event's focus on the artists themselves -- on their visions, processes, and creations -- rather than exclusively on prestige or name recognition.

For more on VOLTA's commitment to emerging artists, click here.

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