CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Posted August 28th, 2009 by webmaster
"The Last Taboo"
An Exhibition Curated by Moses Znaimer
Oct 31 - Nov 1, 9am – 5pm
At the ZoomerShow - www.zoomershow.ca.
In December of 1962, the founder of another iconic magazine embarked on a monthly series of essays known as The Playboy Philosophy. Whatever their flaws, Hugh Hefner’s pieces had an historic ambition: to break what he considered the last taboo of his day, sex.
Starting with the October 2009 issue of his ZOOMER Magazine, Moses Znaimer will propose his Zoomer Philosophy, which will tackle what he considers today’s last taboo: aging.
“Aging is sex for the new millennium, the topic we don’t discuss openly, the thing that happens to other people, behind closed doors. In deference to this last taboo, people of age have been denied their right to sensuality, to adventure, to any unconventionality that can’t be fondly smiled at by a condescending universe. In a way, they have become an invisible demographic,” said Moses.
With his “Zoomer Philosophy”, Moses hopes to move “Boomers with Zip” into the visible spectrum again; to boldly go where no “old fart” has gone before.
Accordingly, Moses Znaimer is inviting artists from coast to coast to reflect on this intriguing phenomenon of World Aging and the near possibility of radical life extension through drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, printmaking, computer supported work, sculpture and any other pertinent medium of expression.
Submissions should include the following:
1. CD/DVD of the work, or photos (no online e-mail submissions accepted)
2. A detailed list of the work on the disc
3. A written description of the work (maximum 250 words) relating it to the exhibition parameters.
4. Curriculum Vitae and contact information - must include address, phone number, and e-mail.
5. Non-refundable Entry Fee of $40 (CDN or US) cheque or money order made out to Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts.
6. A self addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials. Entry materials without a SASE will not be returned.
Send entry to:
Attention: ZoomerShow 2009
Gallery Administrator
Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts
984 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6J 1H1
Deadline for submissions: Friday October 9, 2009
ABOUT PROPELLER CENTRE FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts was established as a non-profit organization in August 1996 to give visual artists curatorial and commercial control over their creations. As a visual arts collective, Propeller supports vital contemporary art practices and initiatives by artists at all stages of practice. Center’s mandate is to provide a professional venue for exhibitions along with technical support and promotional resources. Propeller is located in the Queen West Gallery District in downtown Toronto. For information on membership, please contact the gallery at gallery@propellerctr.com
