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Interview with Curator Nu Nguyen, pt.2

Base partner Geoff Cook met Nu Nguyen through a mutual friend in New York City. Since then, he has heard her described several times as “that good looking Asian girl who walks around with Michael Ovitz at openings.” Ha. … more

Interview with Curator Nu Nguyen, pt.1

Nu Portrait

Curator Nu Nguyen

Base partner Geoff Cook met Nu Nguyen through a mutual friend in New York City. Since then, he has heard her described several times as “that good looking Asian girl who walks around with Michael Ovitz at openings.” Ha. What little they know about the razor-sharp curator to the Ovitz collection … more

Nine Contemporary Artists To Watch (Or Keep Watching)

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The work of Kendell Geers

It’s that time again, art fans. Following up on his post last fall of 11 Artists to Watch, Base partner & CEO and avid contemporary art collector Dimitri Jeurissen presents us with nine more artists not to miss. … more

Interview with artist Dan Halter, pt. 2

Dan Halter in South Africa

South African-based artist Dan Halter

In December 2007, while on his honeymoon, Base partner Geoff Cook unexpectedly came across the work of Dan Halter. He was immediately taken by the combination of artistry, conceptualism and political commentary … more

Jeff Koons Hulk Elvis Book Signing At The Gagosian Shop

Koons signing his new book

Koons signing his new book

Jeff Koons was at the newish Gagosian Shop on Dec.17th, signing copies of his new book, Hulk Elvis. While Hulk Elvis is new, the work in it is from Koons’s summer 2007 show of the same name, at Gagosian’s London gallery. … more

Interview with artist Dan Halter, pt. 1

South African artist Dan Halter, ready to take Fort Lauderdale by storm

South African-based artist Dan Halter

In December 2007, while on his honeymoon, Base partner Geoff Cook unexpectedly came across the work of Dan Halter. He was immediately taken by the combination of artistry, conceptualism and political commentary … more

Catálogo Ch.ACO

Catálogo ChACO

ChACO, la primera feria de arte contemporáneo realizada en Chile concluyó hace unos días en el Club de Planeadores de Santiago. Base tuvo el privilegio de diseñar el sitio web de la feria que presentamos hace algunas semanas y el catálogo que verán a continuación.

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“The Subjecters”, de Thomas Hirschhorn

La Casa Encendida de Obra Social Caja Madrid presenta la exposición “The Subjecters”, del artista suizo Thomas Hirschhorn, que reúne ocho instalaciones-esculturas que tienen en común la utilización de maniquíes. “The Subjecters” es el título de la exposición pero también el término global para las obras que Hirschhorn ha realizado con maniquíes, o con partes de los mismos. … more

Ch.ACO, Chile’s First-Ever Contemporary Art Fair

Feria Chaco WebsiteCh.ACO, the first-ever contemporary art fair of Chile starts today! We at Base Santiago had the privilege of designing the website and the catalog for the fair.

The fair takes place at an airfield for gliders, with artwork displayed among hangars, temporary tents and on the field itself. The fair’s objective … more

Things We Like: Gagosian Goes Retail

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A view of Gagosian, the new retail store by Gagosian Gallery

It is a fascinating time in the world of contemporary art in which the industry kingpins are maneuvering for the eyes and wallets of the masses (albeit the well-to-do ones). On the heels of Phillips de Pury’s announcement of an editorial project, Gagosian Gallery has opened its first-ever retail shop. … more