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SOFA NEW YORK 2008 PRESSROOM
 
   
12th SOFA NEW YORK 2009
April 16-19, 2009
Opening Night Preview, April 15
Park Avenue Armory,
67th & Park Avenue, New York, NY
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Wendel Castle - Represented by Barry Friedman Ltd
Junko Mori
Represented by Clare Beck at Adrian Sassoon, London

PRESS IMAGES: SOFA NEW YORK 2009
Chris Antemann - Ferrin Gallery
Chris Antemann - Ferrin Gallery
Chris Antemann
Coup de Tois, 2009
Porcelain, decals, luster
photo: Kendrick Moholt
Represented by Ferrin Gallery, Pittsfield MA
Steffen Dam - Heller Gallery
Steffen Dam
Seven Jars, 2008
glass
tallest: 10" high
photo: Steffen Dam
represented by Heller Gallery, New York, NY
Joan B. Mirviss Ltd
Miysahita Zenji
Triangular vessel with colored clay overlays graduating in hues of navy to pink, 2003
Stoneware and colored clay
17 3/4 x 9 x 6 7/8"
Represented by Joan B. Mirviss, Ltd., New York, NY
Tai Gallery
Hirasawa Noboru
The Ridge Line, 2000
8 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 13" tall
Represented by Tai Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Ted Noten - Ornamentum
Ted Noten
Superbitch Bag Lady K, 2008 Edition 6/7
Walther PPK Handgun (engraved with flowers and heavily gold-plated) cast in acrylic, handbag.
12 x 16 x 2.5"
Represented by Ornamentum, Hudson, NY
Ted Noten - Ornamentum Gallery
Ted Noten
Marble Necklace
18K gold, marble cast in acrylic.
Represented by Ornamentum, Hudson, NY
Mirjam Hiller - Charon Kransen Arts
Mirjam Hiller
Necklace: Crystal, 2008
stainless steel
Represented by Charon Kransen Arts, New York, NY
George Nakashima - Moderne Gallery
George Nakashima
Kent Hall Floor Lamp, 1974 (signed and dated)
root base with central rosewood column and rosewood, holly and fiberglass shade
59" high x 21 diameter
Represented by Moderne Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Hucker - William Zimmer Gallery
Tom Hucker
Rocker, 2008
Stained eastern black walnut
44 x 23 x 42"
Represented by William Zimmer Gallery, Mendocino CA
David Ebner - Moderne Gallery
David Ebner
Library Steps
Photo: Steve Amiaga
Represented by Moderne Gallery, Philadelphia PA
Annie Turner - Joanna Bird Pottery

Annie Turner
Recollection
Hand built stoneware
57" h x 44" w x 2.5" d
Represented by Joanna Bird Pottery, London, UK

Accumulus - Ornamentum Gallery
Sergey Jivetin
Accumulus Brooch, 2008
bird eggs, carbon fiber
7 x 3.5 x 2.5"
photo: Sergey Jivetin
Represented by Ornamentum, Hudson, NY
Hiroshi Suzuki - Represented by Clare Beck at Adrian Sassoon
Hiroshi Suzuki
A Pair of Ayawind II, 2008
hammer-raised fine silver 999
13.625 x 10.625" each
Represented by Clare Beck at Adrian Sassoon, London, UK
Mobilia Gallery
Jee Hye Kwon
silver
Represented by Mobilia Gallery, Cambridge, MA
Latchezar Boyadjiev - Jane Sauer Gallery
Latchezar Boyadjiev
Geometry II
21 x 21 x 5"
cast glass
Represented by Jane Sauer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Elizabeth Fritsch - Joanna Bird Pottery
Elizabeth Fritsch
Lightning Spout
hand-built stoneware, applied colored slips
photo: Alexander Brattell
Represented by Joanna Bird Pottery, London, UK
Wharton Esherick - Moderne Gallery
Wharton Esherick
Pizzicato, 1931
rosewood, aluminum, oak, walnut
78 x 30 x 19"
photo: Michael J. Joniec
Represented by Moderne Gallery, Philadelpha, PA
Junko Mori - Represented by Clare Beck at Adrian Sassoon
Junko Mori
Frozen Forest Candelabrum, 2007
cast and assembled sterling silver 925
15 x 13 x 9"
Represented by Clare Beck at Adrian Sassoon, London, UK
Alastair Crawford - Alastair Crawford
Alastair Crawford
Pair of 18k two color gold candlesticks, 2009
gold
12" high
photo: Matt Gaffney
Represented by Alastair Crawford, New York, NY
Lola Brooks - Sienna Gallery
Lola Brooks
Untitled Brooch, 2009
vintage rhinestones, diamonds, stainless steel, 18k gold
2 x 2.5 x 2.5"
photo: Kevin Sprague
Represented by Sienna Gallery, Lenox, MA
Keiko Gallery
Niisato Akio
Luminous Vessel, 2008
glazed porcelain
7 x 17 x 16"
photo: Emile M. Bellott
Represented by KEIKO Gallery, Boston, MA
   

SOFA NEW YORK Show Shots
Photography by David Barnes
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SOFA NEW YORK 2008
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SOFA NEW YORK 2008
Guests with the work of Fernando Casesempere - Represented by Joanna Bird Pottery
3.65 M
Collector with Adrian Sassoon in the Clare Beck at Adrian Sassoon booth at SOFA NEW YORK 2008
5.5 M
Collector in the browngrotta arts booth at SOFA NEW YORK 2008
5.6 M
A VIP Tour of SOFA NEW YORK 2008
5.6 M
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SOFA NEW YORK 2008
SOFA NEW YORK 2007
SOFA NEW YORK 2008
Guest in the Ferrin Gallery booth at SOFA NEW YORK 2008
5.6 M
Guest in the Clare Beck at Adrian Sassoon booth at SOFA NEW YORK 2007
5.6 M
Doug Heller in the Heller Gallery booth at SOFA NEW YORK 2007
3.6 M
Opening Night at SOFA NEW YORK 2008
4 M
SOFA NEW YORK 2008
SOFA NEW YORK 2008
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Guests at SOFA NEW YORK 2008 Opening Night Preview
6.4 M
Record attendance at SOFA NEW YORK 2008
5.6 M
SOFA NEW YORK 2009 RELEASES

12TH ANNUAL SOFA NEW YORK 2009 ART FAIR:
STRONG SALES AND STEADY ATTENDANCE AT FIRST SOFA FAIR PRODUCED BY NEW VENTURE
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NEW YORK. April 19, 2009.  Long considered the world's foremost fair for masterworks bridging contemporary decorative, fine art and design, the 12th annual International Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair at the Park Avenue Armory enjoyed buoyant sales and steady crowds from the vernissage on April 15 straight through its four day run ending on Sunday, April 19. View a selection of art sold >

An estimated 17,000 collectors, curators, architects, interior designers, art advisors and new enthusiasts took in SOFA NEW YORK, the first produced by its new owner, The Art Fair Company. Founding director of SOFA Mark Lyman recently reacquired the SOFA fairs from dmg world media, along with partner, Michael Franks, Chief Operating Officer of dmg. Lyman says, “We’re delighted that even in this economic downturn, collectors came to buy and many dealers sold well. Michael and I share a deep commitment to SOFA and its potential for growth, and look forward to the successful launch of our new fair, SOFA WEST: Santa Fe this June.” Continues...

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SPECTACULAR HIGHLIGHTS TO BE OFFERED AT 12TH ANNUAL SCULPTURE OBJECTS & FUNCTIONAL ART FAIR:
SOFA NEW YORK APRIL 16-19, 2009, OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW, APRIL 15 PARK AVENUE ARMORY, PARK AVENUE AT 67TH STREET
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NEW YORK, March 6, 2009. Superlative contemporary and modern decorative arts, design and jewelry by internationally recognized museum class artists will be showcased by 55 international dealers from 12 countries at SOFA NEW YORK 2009, which debuts Wednesday, April 15 and runs from the 16 -19 at the Park Avenue Armory. An overwhelming number of the examples epitomize not only the extraordinary artistry of material-based artworks but also recession proof values in today’s art market. Here are just some of the unrivalled highlights from the fair:
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12th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SOFA NEW YORK FAIR: STRONG ASSET CLASS OF CONTEMPORARY DECORATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN
SOFA FAIR DESIGNATED "A Sweet Spot in the Art Market" —CBS MarketWatch
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NEW YORK, February 10, 2009.  Long considered the world's premier fairs for outstanding contemporary decorative arts and design, the next edition of SOFA, the 12th annual international Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair in New York City will feature an unrivalled range of arts and design with consistently demonstrated asset class values in today's international markets.  Slated for April 16-19, 2009 with an Opening Night Preview Gala on Wednesday, April 15 at the historic Park Avenue Armory, SOFA NEW YORK regularly draws record numbers of collectors, curators, art advisors, architects, interior designers and new enthusiasts.

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NEW DATES SET FOR SOFA NEW YORK APRIL 16 – 19, 2009, AT PARK AVENUE ARMORY
CONTEMPORARY DECORATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN FAIR REPORTS EXCELLENT SALES DESPITE ART MARKET SLUMP
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New York, December 15, 2008: Long heralded as the nation’s premier fair for outstanding contemporary decorative arts and design, the 12th International Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair in New York City is slated for April 16-19, 2009 at the Park Avenue Armory, moving from its former Memorial Day weekend dates. The opening night gala will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Mark Lyman, Founder/Director of SOFA and Vice President, dmg Art & Antiques says, “The move was made in response to collector, curators and dealer needs in order to give SOFA NEW YORK a stronger placement on the international art fair calendar.”

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SOFA NEW YORK 2009 CHANGES DATES
12th SOFA NEW YORK: APRIL 16 – 19, 2009
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NEW YORK, AUGUST 20, 2008. In response to requests from major collectors, museum curators and international dealers, the 12th annual Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair: SOFA NEW YORK at the Park Avenue Armory is now slated for April 16-19, 2009, moving from its former Memorial Day weekend dates. The opening night gala is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2009.

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