iCI's Future Tense Benefit

Independent Curators International Presents: Future Tense

A New Fundraiser for the New Era of iCI

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2009 6:30-10:00 pm Marquee, 289 10th Ave @ 27th Street, New York City

JEFF KOONS, ROBERT LONGO, ERIC FISCHL, AND FRED TOMASELLI AMONG ARTISTS DONATING TIME FOR LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS OF UNIQUE ART EXPERIENCES ‘STEAL OF A DEAL’ RAFFLES FOR ARTWORK BY ANNE COLLIER, RASHID JOHNSON, STERLING RUBY, AND WILL RYMAN

WORLD PREMIERE OF OVER 30 NEW COMMISSIONED VIDEO WORKS CURATED BY CLEOPATRA’S LIVE MUSIC BY CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED JESSICA 6

On the occasion of its 35th anniversary, Independent Curators International (iCI) will host Future Tense, a new spin on a traditional benefit model. Inspired by the global reach of the organization, and the spirit of the new era it is entering, this one-night celebration-cum-fundraiser, envisioned by new iCI Director Kate Fowle, sets the tone for the organization’s future, and aims to raise the funds to create new programming at iCI in 2010. The evening’s highlights will include a live and silent auction of unique Art Experiences, raffles to win high value artworks for $100, the world premiere of 30 new video works curated by Brooklyn collective, Cleopatra’s, and an exclusive live session by Jessica 6.

Future Tense tickets start at $175. Purchase online at: http://www.ici-exhibitions.org/2009/event.php