Art Bodensee 2014

(11/07/2014 - 13/07/2014)

http://artbodensee.messedornbirn.at/

ART AND THE LAKE AT THEIR MOST ATTRACTIVE
Messe Dornbirn fair invites you to come and visit the 14th Art Bodensee from 11 to 13 July

The Art Bodensee is firmly established in the strong international field of art fairs. In mid-July the Bodensee region is at its most attractive. And anyone looking to combine this with art in the area has definitely found the right place at the 14th Art Bodensee in Dornbirn.

These are only two good reasons why the Art Bodensee is the perfect place to combine the beautiful with the useful. Since its inauguration in 2001, this relatively young exclusive fair for contemporary art has also remained young as far as the programme is concerned. As a platform for contemporary art, for newcomers and secret tips, for regional and international key players in the world of art, it attracts visitors and collectors from the four-country block of Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. "The attraction and appeal of the Art Bodensee rises and falls with its quality and diversity. It is already clear that this year's fair will offer even more than in previous years in both aspects", says project manager Isabella Marte with delight.

Messe Dornbirn's Hall 13 will once again provide a spectacular framework for regional and international galleries focussing on modern and contemporary art. The more experimental part of the Art Bodensee is located in Hall 14, which offers abundant space for sculptures and installations.

Special exhibition: Works from the Margit Biedermann collection
Besides international artists and galleries, the Art Bodensee this year again showcases an exceptional special exhibition – this time with selected works from the Museum Biedermann. Collector Margit Biedermann, who in 2009 fulfilled her dream of having her own private museum in Donaueschingen, is already looking forward to the guest appearance in Dornbirn: "I was utterly convinced by the Art Bodensee and its special flair. For those who are interested in contemporary art, this is the right location! I am already looking forward to being able to display works from my collection at the 14th Art Bodensee in a special exhibition."

Supporting programme
A top-class supporting programme for collectors, gallery owners and guests completes the cultural offer of the Art Bodensee 2014, which includes dialogue forums, performances, a VIP programme and the exclusive Collector's View. "Our aim is to make young art accessible to all the many art-loving fair visitors by way of a selected programme, but at the same time to also showcase the established cultural environment of Vorarlberg with its innovative architectural and creative scene", says Isabella Marte.

Featured artist
The State of Vorarlberg has this year again collaborated with the Messe Dornbirn fair in sponsoring the appearance of an artist from Vorarlberg, who will have the opportunity to exhibit their work to a keen art fair audience at the Art Bodensee. This year, curator Harald Gfader has chosen artist Cäcilia Falk, who is originally from Vorarlberg and now lives in Vienna, to present her art.

New features in the Art Bodensee programme are the "arty" hotel partnerships with the Hotel Hirschen in Schwarzenberg and the Hotel Schwärzler in Bregenz, where guests can enjoy a sophisticated meal in the midst of contemporary art, and also stay over. Early birds – and with a great deal of luck also last-minute bookers – can take advantage of the special "Art Bodensee Package" offered by Begrenzerwald Tourismus. The package includes half-board hotel accommodation, free entry to the Art Bodensee and all Bregenzer Guest Card amenities (http://www.bregenzerwald.at/s/en/package-art-bodensee).


ART BODENSEE 2014

The exclusive fair for contemporary art
11 - 13 July 2014
Halls 13 and 14
Messe Dornbirn, Austria
5000 m² exhibition area, max. 50 galleries

Business Hours

Thu: 17:00 (preview for invited guests), 20:00 (opening), Fri and Sat: 13:00 - 19:00
Sun: 11:00 - 18:00

Free tours

Fri & Sat 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00, Sun: 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00

More information at: http://www.artbodensee.info