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Between 16th June and 20th June, 2010 VOLTA6 opened its doors at the new venue, the Dreispitzhalle, gathering a unique selection of 81 international galleries. VOLTA, now in its sixth edition, presented more than 200 emerging artist from all over the world. This newly renovated Dreispitzhalle is the centerpiece of Basel’s latest hot spot, the Dreispitz Areal, a former warehouse district and now an artistically-vibrant neighborhood best known for the Schaulager. The new location allows for 79 traditional booths, as well as space for other projects, and promises once again a boutique event of the kind that built VOLTA’s name and reputation.
The esteemed Curatorial Board – composed of Adam Budak (Kunsthaus Graz), Jacopo Crivelli Visconti (independent curator, Säo Paolo), Christoph Doswald (independent curator, Zurich), Jasper Sharp (independent curator, Vienna), Stephanie Smith (Smart Museum, Chicago), screened over 350 applications to create a selection of 81 tightly-focused, fresh and neoteric positions, including 50 galleries from all over Europe and the U.S., as well as an increased number from South America, Asia and Canada.
Director Amanda Coulson is more than happy with this year’s VOLTA6: “With over 350 applications, demand is still high this year. From these we worked intensely to continue with our mandate to put together a strong, curatorially-relevant presentation of emerging and more established contemporary artists. I am particularly pleased that this year we were able to include artists and galleries from other art hubs outside the usual circuit, some of whom are also in the new VOLTA SOLO section and giving a stronger presence there.”
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