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Being not only aware of the role art fairs play in shaping the contemporary art world, but also the challenges posed by participating in them, Julius Caesar artist collective imagined BARELY FAIR as a conceptual artwork in 2018. The piece would be a sculptural presentation of a miniature art fair, designed and fabricated to mimic 20 x 20 ft. booths at 1:12 scale.

While the booths were presented in the layout of a traditional art fair, the uniform 20 x 20 in. booths would provide an egalitarian presentation of galleries and artists. The miniature scale lowered cost of participation by reducing shipping costs, and the collective provided installation and documentation to the galleries, enabling participation without traveling. Our goal was to both model a system and transform it by creating access. Booth fees were $50.

Scroll down for more information on 2019 exhibitors, or visit the documentation page to see booths from the 2019 fair. 

exhibitors

©2019 by BARELY FAIR. Logo and design concepts by JNL Graphic Design

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