In 1970, the world’s greatest art celebrations started in Basel, Switzerland. So how does this remarkable art movement relate to Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavón? Let’s find out…
Art Basel
In 1970, three gallerists based in Basel, Switzerland had an innovative vision for the city and founded one of the most influential art trade shows in the world. After over 40 years, Art Basel annually presents three international art shows in Asia, Switzerland and the US.
The art world convenes for these three international shows in some of the world’s most exciting cities: Basel, in the heart of Europe; Miami Beach, at the nexus of North America and Latin America; and Hong Kong, one of the most international cities in the world. Together, nearly 200,000 visitors view works of art presented by over 500 of the world’s leading art galleries.
This summer, thousands of private collectors, museum groups, curators and art critics from around the world attended the 45th edition of Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland in June 2014.
Davidoff & Art Basel
Since 2012, Davidoff, who is also partnering with the Altos de Chavón School of Design, is an Associate Partner of Art Basel in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong.
As a family owned company, headquartered in Basel, Davidoff has a deep commitment to art, culture, and living well. These are some of the values they share with the Art Basel organization.
“Davidoff is delighted to partner with Art Basel to engage our customers in Europe as well as in the United States, and most recently, in Hong Kong. Each of these global events has given us an opportunity to share the latest news about the Davidoff Art Initiative, which we launched at Art Basel in 2012. As we look to expanding our Art Initiative worldwide in the years to come, it gives us great confidence to combine forces with an organization that knows how to engage art patrons and enthusiasts, and whenever they seek to fill time beautifully.”
Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard
CEO Oettinger Davidoff AG
The next edition of Art Basel will take place in Miami Beach from December 4th to the 7th, 2014.
Davidoff Art Residency
This incredible artistic phenomenon is coming to Casa de Campo.
The Davidoff Art Residency is part of the Davidoff Art Initiative, which supports contemporary art and artists in the Caribbean, strengthens art organizations in the Dominican Republic, shares knowledge and expertise about contemporary art, and fosters cultural engagement between the Caribbean and the rest of the world. The annual residency for emerging and mid-career artists from around the world, which will start receiving artists in January 2015. The program will launch with the participation of 5 international artists, who will spend 10 weeks in Altos de Chavón.
During their time at the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, the artists will be given a unique opportunity to develop their creative practice, share and exchange knowledge with local students, and undertake research trips within the Dominican Republic.
“The establishment of the international residency program at Altos de Chavón is the next significant step for the Davidoff Art Initiative,”said Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, President and CEO of Oettinger Davidoff AG.
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