Claire Fontaine's Neon Installation at Independent Art Fair in New York
A neon sign reading 'ABANDON HOPE ALL YE WHO ENTER' by the Paris-based collective Claire Fontaine hangs over the entrance to the Independent art fair in New York. The fair describes itself as 'part consortium, part collective' and was founded by gallerists Elizabeth Dee of X Initiative in New York and Darren Flook of Hotel in London. The event is taking place at the former Dia Art Foundation space. The installation references Dante's Divine Comedy, suggesting an infernal or transformative experience for visitors. Lectures and panels are scheduled as part of the programming.
Key facts
- A neon sign by Claire Fontaine reads 'ABANDON HOPE ALL YE WHO ENTER'
- The sign references Dante's Divine Comedy
- Claire Fontaine is a Paris-based collective
- The Independent art fair is described as 'part consortium, part collective'
- The fair was founded by gallerists Elizabeth Dee and Darren Flook
- Elizabeth Dee is associated with X Initiative in New York
- Darren Flook is associated with Hotel in London
- The fair is located at the former Dia Art Foundation space in New York
Entities
Artists
- Claire Fontaine
- Elizabeth Dee
- Darren Flook
Institutions
- Independent art fair
- X Initiative
- Hotel
- Dia Art Foundation
Locations
- New York
- Paris
- London
- France
- United States
- United Kingdom