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Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - Site Matters: The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's World Trade Center Artist Residency 1997-2001

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Book Synopsis: From 1997 to 2001, over 140 artists set up studios in temporarily vacant space provided by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in the upper reaches of the World Trade Center's Tower 1. In an atmosphere of conceptual risk-taking, they produced a broad range of work, from panoramic cityscapes and discrete sculptural objects to physically integrated site-specific projects and new media performance. The residency was initiated to serve emerging and mid-career artists and encouraged conceptual and aesthetic experimentation. In this program retrospective, Site Matters documents an exceptional and atypical breadth of projects by some of today's significant young artists, including Stephen Vitiello, Paul Pfeiffer, Naomi Ben-Shahar, Monika Bravo, Gelatin, Patty Chang, John Pilson, Nadine Robinson, Sanford Biggers, Lucky DeBellevue, Emily Jacir, Jennie C. Jones, Kristin Lucas, Jennifer & Kevin McCoy and Olu Oguibe. Punctuating art documentation are residents' snapshots of daily life at the World Trade Center, offering a more intimate portrait of the Twin Towers post-9/11. The residency program is currently located on unused floors in the historic Woolworth Building, also located in Lower Manhattan.

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Experience the vibrant energy of Lower Manhattan's cultural scene with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's World Trade Center Artist Residency 1997-2001 Book. This captivating retrospective delves into the artistic endeavors of over 140 talented artists who had the unique opportunity to set up studios in the World Trade Center's Tower 1. From panoramic cityscapes to site-specific installations, immerse yourself in a breathtaking range of work that pushes conceptual and aesthetic boundaries.

Unlock the creativity of today's significant young artists, including Stephen Vitiello, Paul Pfeiffer, Naomi Ben-Shahar, and many more. With Site Matters as your guide, you'll gain insight into the experimental and risk-taking nature of these emerging and mid-career artists. Be inspired by their groundbreaking projects as they tackle new media performance, sculpture, and integrated artworks that redefine the limits of artistic expression.

But this retrospective goes beyond the art documentation. Dive into the personal snapshots captured by the residents themselves, offering an intimate glimpse into daily life at the World Trade Center. Get a poignant and touching portrait of the Twin Towers post-9/11, reminding us of the resilience and spirit of the artistic community even in the face of tragedy.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary glimpse into the past and present of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's World Trade Center Artist Residency program. Get your copy of Site Matters today and embark on a journey through a collection of art that will ignite your imagination and stir your emotions.

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