Here is the opening to be! The Nike/Lance Armstrong STAGES Exhibition, which is on at Gallery Emmauel Perrotin Paris until August 8th and then moves to NY on Oct. 2nd. The art and fashion royalty attended the opening, from fine Art to Street Art present were Dzine, Shepard Fairey, Andreas Gursky, KAWS, Yoshitomo Nara, José Parlá, Lari Pittman, Ed Ruscha, Tom Sachs, Kenny Scharf, Eric White amongst others and they each offered individual pieces of art, which are all being sold for the Lance Armstrong Foundation towards fighting cancer. See video below
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Shepard Fairey about Jessica:
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Press Release of the Event :
To heighten global awareness of the cancer burden, Lance has teamed up with Nike to present “STAGES,” an art show that benefits The Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Engaging the creative community in the fight against cancer, “STAGES” exhibits over twenty original works of art in response to the devastating disease with a distinct focus on the subject of survivorship. The show features some of the world’s most accomplished and promising international artists, including Ed Ruscha, Cai-Guo Qiang, Richard Prince, Catherine Opie, KAWS, Eric White, José Parlá, Christopher Wool, Tom Sachs, Dzine, and Rosson Crow.
The show unites the worlds of art, philanthropy and sport in a unique celebration of human potential inspired by Lance and dedicated to the fight against cancer. “It will project hope, strength and commitment to millions and carry the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Campaign all over the world. I am humbled by the effort and energy given by so many to bring STAGES to life.“ said Lance Armstrong.
Nike continues to be a long time supporter of both Lance Armstrong and the Lance Armstrong Foundation, creating the yellow wristband in 2004, which gave global visibility to the foundation. To date there are over 70 million bands that have been worn by supporters throughout the world.
“We’re taking the LIVESTRONG message, which is already in the global lexicon, and giving it a different type of energy and voice. At the same time we’re combining the fight against cancer with sports and art to create a larger community that is aware and engaged in the fight against cancer,” said Mark Parker, CEO & President, Nike Inc.
The show opens to the public on Friday, July 17th at the world renowned Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris. It is on until August 8th and will also travel to the United States this fall. All work is available for purchase with proceeds directly benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Thanks Nike for info, images & video – More info on Stages09
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