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MTV Redefine Catalogue RE:DEFINE 2012 02 SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2012 7PM UNTIL LATE THE GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION 1405 TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD, DALLAS TX 75207 WWW.MTVREDEFINE.COM CURATED BY: HOSTED BY: AUCTION PARTNER: 04 RE:DEFINE FOREWORD 2012 SIMON DE PURY WE ARE PROUD AT PHILLIPS DE PURY TO ONCE AGAIN LEND OUR SUPPORT TO THE MTV STAYING ALIVE FOUNDATION AND TO THE GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION THIS YEAR. They are doing tireless work in the fight against HIV and AIDS that continue to necessitate our full attention and vigilance. A number of highly talented and generous artists have donated excellent works to raise badly needed funds. It will be a privilege for me to conduct the auction and I am happy for this to be my reason to come back to Dallas, a city that I love. Simon de Pury Chairman Phillips de Pury & Company Photo: Mr Barnabas Imre 06 RE:DEFINE INTRODUCTION 2012 THE FUTURE TENSE FROM THE MOMENT OF ITS INCEPTION IN Of course, this is no small challenge and one that modern, artistic interpretation of the infamous The theme of colour is a nod towards MTV and 2011 WE COMMITTED TO DIFFERENTIATE THE is compounded by the current global economic ‘MTV generation’ moniker throughout the event. expands on recent experiences curating the RE:DEFINE EVENT FROM OTHERS OF ITS ILK BY, climate, since it is already a giant leap asking artists SPECTRA show in late 2011. Key lots include a AMONGST OTHER THINGS, APPLYING A MORE to donate the valuable time, energy and emotion Within that broad structure we look to encompass brand new and unseen large orchid oil by Marc CONSIDERED CURATORIAL APPROACH TO they invest in creating a new piece of art. one or two main themes. In 2011 we successfully Quinn, a specially created and highly collectable SECURING THE INVOLVEMENT OF ARTISTS AND combined pop imagery with icons – from Shepard unique piece by New York artist, Ryan McGinness THE ARTWORKS THEY SO KINDLY DONATE. Fortunately the unequivocal success of the Fairey’s take on the American flag to Russell as well as works from Jen Stark, Jim Houser, inaugural RE:DEFINE event in 2011 has served Young’s shimmering diamond dust Bardot. Tomokazu Matsuyama and the unmistakable to embolden our unique approach, ensuring the colour blocks of British artist, James Hugonin. involvement of another incredible roster of talent In 2012 our primary focus turns to photography The colour theme also extends to this year’s public from across the spectrum of contemporary art and colour. Photography is a rapidly growing force installation, where Lee Baker will transform a corner of today, for which we are eternally grateful. in contemporary fine art, and RE:DEFINE brings Dallas into one of his trademark luminuous landscapes together museum-quality works from leading in what will be his largest installation to date. Our primary aim with RE:DEFINE is always to names such as Ralf Kaspers, Michael Reisch, present a vital mix of both established and Mat Collishaw, Juergen Teller, and Gérard Ed Bartlett and Paul Missing emerging artists, spanning as many disciplines Rancinan, the latter of whom recently broke the The Future Tense as possible. We also attempt to embrace a auction record for a living French photographer. www.thefuturetense.net Photo: Mr Tom Oldham 08 RE:DEFINE THE MTV STAYING 2012 ALIVE FOUNDATION GEORGIA ARNOLD IT GIVES ME GREAT PLEASURE TO I am delighted to be working with The Goss-Michael Number two: Be Preventative. And it’s this fourth and final rule that brings us all WELCOME YOU TO THE SECOND Foundation and The Future Tense again to create We will not just wait for a cure. By equipping together tonight. By being creative, we’re keeping RE:DEFINE AUCTION AND EXHIBITION. a unique and exciting platform upon which we can young people with the knowledge required to the world’s attention on HIV; the only way that we THANKS TO THE OUTSTANDING SUCCESS celebrate the exclusive works of these many artists. keep themselves and those around them safe can continue on our path to beating it. OF OUR FIRST EVENT IN 2011, TONIGHT Reflecting the talent and creativity you see before from HIV infection, we push hard for prevention BRINGS TOGETHER ANOTHER REMARKABLE you, RE:DEFINE will continue to help the MTV to stop HIV before it even starts. Each and every one of the pieces that make up ROSTER OF ESTABLISHED AND Staying Alive Foundation support young, creative, this year’s auction and exhibition demonstrate EMERGING ARTISTS FROM ACROSS and talented young leaders across the world and Number three: Be Holistic. outstanding creativity in their reflection of the THE CONTEMPORARY ART SCENE. their vital grassroots HIV prevention work. Campaigns won’t work in isolation. That’s why RE:DEFINE ethos. I hope that you enjoy the we champion a multi-pronged approach to HIV theme of colour and photography that has At The MTV Staying Alive Foundation, our mission prevention. It’s our combination of smart and emerged this year, and I’m sure you’ll agree is simple: to stop the spread of HIV among young relevant programming being distributed globally, that we have achieved great things once again. people before it starts. And to achieve that mission, with creative on-the-ground community action we are driven by four simple rules that govern being taken locally, that make us stand out I thank you in advance for your generosity and everything we do. from the crowd. support, and look forward to sharing this very special evening with you all. Number one: Be Passionate. HIV and AIDS is still killing people. While we’ve And last but not least, number four: Georgia Arnold come a long way in tackling the epidemic, we Be Creative. Executive Director can’t afford to take our foot off the gas now. We don’t stick to any predefined rules in our The MTV Staying Alive Foundation That’s why we’re maintaining our passionate fight against the epidemic.W e’re ready to break and proactive approach to HIV prevention, even boundaries, confront taboos, and challenge if it upsets a few apple-carts along the way. orthodoxy in our pursuit of an HIV free generation. 010 RE:DEFINE THE GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION 2012 KENNY & JOYCE GOSS FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, WE ARE The funds raised at tonight’s event will empower The MTV Staying Alive Foundation is once again Our sincere gratitude goes out to the artists, HONORED TO BE THE HOST FOR RE:DEFINE, young people globally who are fighting to conquer bringing international awareness to the forefront sponsors, patrons and host committee for THE ART AUCTION AND GALA BENEFITTING HIV in their communities. The success of the of the deadly, but preventable disease. The Goss- their continued generosity and to our co-chairs, THE MTV STAYING ALIVE FOUNDATION. inaugural RE:DEFINE in 2011 has reinforced our Michael Foundation is proud to be a part of this Jessica Olsson-Nowitzki and Anna- Sophia van love of art and driven us to make this year’s event fantastic effort that began fourteen years ago with a Zweden for their passion and enthusiasm, all in more magnificent than the last. documentary hosted by George Michael that explored support of a cause we care so deeply about. the lives of young people affected and infected by HIV. We are thrilled to present a wide spectrum of art made Tonight, with your help, we get to underwrite the With our love and support, possible by the generosity of an incredible roster of brilliant enterprise of young people around the world Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss both established and emerging contemporary artists as The MTV Staying Alive Foundation will donate whose creativity and contribution make the exhibition 100% of the proceeds from the art auction. and auction possible. Page 9 – Joyce and Kenny words Page 10 – Joyce and Kenny image Photo: Mr Steve Benisty 012 RE:DEFINE INSTALLATION 2012 LEE BAKER THE DALLAS CITY SKYLINE HAS LONG Backed by headline sponsor, The Joule, the chosen Lining the pedestrian corridor linking Main St. and Work on the mural will begin on September BEEN ICONIC, AND FOR THE 2012 EDITION artist is emerging British artist Lee Baker, who is Elm St., this 100’ mural will bring to life a temporary 10 and will be completed ready for the OF RE:DEFINE WE WANTED TO WORK WITH rapidly generating a global reputation for his vivid fascia lining the deconstruction of the old Praetorian RE:DEFINE gala event at The Goss-Michael AN ARTIST WHO COULD INTERPRET SOME OF paintings and installations. Drawing on the narrative Building, immersing passers-by in Bakers’ highly Foundation on Saturday, September 22. THE INEXORABLE FLUX OF DEVELOPMENTS and scenic elements of films such as Katsuhiro contemporary color palettes and deliberately IN AND AROUND THE CITY. Otomo’s ‘Akira’, Disney’s ‘Tron’ and further skewed perspectives. The site is across the street from the flagship exploring the idea of a self aware ‘thinking’ city Neiman Marcus store, The Joule Hotel expansion developed in films such as ‘Tekkonkinkreet’ and In responding to the brief, Baker was immediately project and within walking distance of the Makoto Shinkai’s ‘A Place Promised in our Early struck by the parallels that exist at the core of his art internationally acclaimed Dallas Arts District. Years’, Lee Baker’s art practice explores stark practice. The rise and fall of seemingly indomitable visions of the indestructible meta-city against the man-made cities is the inspiration for his current Locals and visitors are welcome to stop by indiscriminate and unstoppable forces of nature.
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