Artexpo New York Announces 30th Anniversary Hall of Fame Inductees

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Artexpo New York's 30th anniversary, show organizers today announced the names of 30 art icons to be inducted into a new Hall of Fame.

    Since debuting in 1978, Artexpo New York has helped launch the careers of
some of the finest American artists of the 20th Century.  Today, some of those
art greats were singled out to be honored for their involvement in the world's
largest fine and popular art fair.  The list includes artists, galleries and
publishers that have left their mark on the show and the American art scene.
The inductees are:

    Andy Warhol
    Chuck Jones
    Erte
    Ron English
    Joel & Renee Meisner
    Dr. Ron Parker
    Bruce McGaw
    Nancy McGaw
    Agudelo-Botero Orlando
    Christine Rosamond
    Charles Fazzino
    George Rodrigue
    Crash
    Michael Delacroix
    RC Gorman
    Salvador Dali
    James Rizzi
    Martin Blinder
    Marilyn Goldberg
    Leonor Fini
    Max Papart
    Marvin Rosenbaum
    Bill Mack
    Eyvind Earle
    Nan Miller
    Sylvia Chait
    Victor Vasarely
    Jacques Soussana
    Jack Solomon
    Carolyn Solomon

Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress and artist Jane Seymour will emcee the opening night induction ceremony at 7pm on Thursday, February 28 at Marquee Night Club. The Hall of Fame, including inductees' bios and examples of their work, will then be displayed on the floor of the Javits Convention Center during Artexpo New York.

"I congratulate the inductees to Artexpo New York's Hall of Fame, not only for their role in the show's successful 30-year history, but also for their influence on American art," said Artexpo New York Vice President Eric Smith. "By taking part in Artexpo New York, these artists have gained greater global recognition and have gone on to leave an indelible mark on the art world."

The Hall of Fame selection committee included long-time members of the art world Dorothea Kesser, Michel Roux and Roberto Mitrotti, who share a wealth of art experience across different media. Kesser is the co-founder and director of the Chelsea Art Museum, which presents 20th and 21st Century art. Mitrotti is an artist and filmmaker, and founder of RPM Media, a digital media company that produces cultural TV programming. Roux helped launch the careers of hundreds of artists -- including many who made their mark at Artexpo -- through his advertising campaign for Absolut vodka, based on art.

More than 50,000 visitors, including trade buyers and consumer art enthusiasts, are expected to attend Artexpo New York, where they can purchase both traditional and cutting-edge works ranging from original paintings and sculptures to limited-edition lithographs, giclees, animation art, photography and more. The 2008 show will also have an expanded selection of international art available, showcasing the latest trends in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Tickets for Artexpo New York are available the day of the show at the Javits Convention Center box office or at www.artexpos.com. The show is open to the public on March 1 from 10am-6pm, March 2 from 11am-6pm, and March 3 from 10am-2pm. Adult tickets cost $15 a day; $5 for seniors and students. Entry for children under 12 is free.

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