We have received the green light to host #Rank Miami, taking place during the Miami art fairs this December 1-4. Building on the ideas and energy of the #Class events last winter (if you don’t know what we’re talking about see our previous project statement for #class) we will host three days of non-gala events, non-curated performances and non-hierarchical discussions on the topic of the class structures of the art world, with a super-special focus on the art fair experience. Events will be held at Ed Winkleman’s space at SEVEN, in the Wynwood district of Miami (more info soon at www.seven-miami.com). #Rank Miami will be just three short days, but we’re going to cram as much art fair antimatter in there as possible.
So, tell us what you’d like to do! It can be a discussion topic you’d like to discuss, a performance you’d like to perform, or something more uncategorizable about the infuriating (or perhaps you find them delightful, we’re open to that) hierarchies within or outside of the art world. Think in terms of an hour or so, with minimal amenities. This is completely D-I-Y. Your presence in Miami might not be necessary, depending on the idea, but you will need to somehow make whatever it is happen.
We have time for about 15 events, maybe a few more. The last thing we want to do is curate this, that’s not really in the spirit of #Class. If we receive more proposals than we have time, we will figure out some way to narrow it down. This may involve chance, or voting, critical analysis by the public, or does anyone have any other suggestions?
Send us your ideas as soon as you can, no later than October 10! We will get back to you ASAP, we know you gotta make plans.
Please spread the word and forward this invitation to any other people you think may be interested in participating, especially if they live in the Miami area. We are seeking local talent!
Email us at hashtagclass@gmail.com
Jen and Bill
www.hashtagclass.com
Check out the #Rank Statement for more info.
“Ring the Bell”
Rent a high striker.
Replace the numbers with art accomplishments to be won listed in order of prestige with the highest ranked on top. For example:
Solo show at the Met
Cover of Artforum
Auction at Sotheby’s
Work acquired by Dakis Joannou
Solo show at MoMA
Show at Venice Biennale
Review by Roberta Smith in NYT
Work acquired by François Pinault
Group show curated by Nate Lowman
Solo show at the Guggenheim
Included in Whitney Biennial
Collaboration with Terence Koh & Lady Gaga
Mention in Artforum’s Scene & Herd
Work acquired by Roman Abramovich
Guest star in a soap opera with Jeffrey Deitch
Solo show at Gagosian
Work acquired by Charles Saatchi
Show at Documenta
Group show with Damien Hirst
Solo show at Gavin Brown
Work acquired by Eli Broad
Group show at New Museum
Solo show at David Zwirner
Work acquired by Agnes Gund
Solo show at Nicole Klagsbrun
Group show at PS1
Work acquired by Eugenio López
Review by Jerry Saltz in NYMag
Solo show at Edward Winkleman
Group show at Peirogi
Review in Brooklyn Rail
Contestant on Work of Art
Participate in a charity auction
Solo show at a co-op
Review in Frieze Magazine
Group show in a vacant storefront
Solo show at Brooklyn Museum
The catch is there are four different sized mauls: small, medium, large and extra large. Players will have to earn tickets in order to use a maul. The smallest maul requires the least amount of tickets; the largest requires the most amount of tickets. Tickets are earned by the value of the contestant’s financial and social class. For example:
1 ticket each:
MFA
Rich friends
Healthy bank account
Friends with a museum trustee
Friends with an art collector
Friends with an art critic
Friends with a gallery owner
Friends with a successful artist
Shown at a satellite fair
Shown at an art gallery
Has a general admission fair ticket
Good at crashing after parties
Staying in a hotel
2 tickets each:
MFA from Yale
Rich parents
Trust Fund
Related/married to a museum trustee
Related/married to an art collector
Related/married to an art critic
Related/married to a gallery owner
Related/married to a successful artist
Shown at Art Basel
Shown at a museum
Has a VIP fair ticket
Invited to the after parties
Staying in a vacation rental
The “fair” theme and “game” nature of the Art World is emphasized by the use of a classic carnival contest. There is some talent involved in the player’s accuracy, technique and strength when striking the lever, but performance is weighted by the player’s Art World ranking represented by the size of their maul.
Problem–I’m in Los Angeles and have no plans to travel to Miami for the fairs. If someone else wants to run with this idea, I’m fine with that.
I realize this is NY and artist centric. To make up for that, how about this alternate list for collectors?
Build your own “Ego-seum” designed by a Starchitect
Sell a painting at Christie’s for ten times what you paid for it
Make Dakis Joannou jealous with your latest purchase
Courted by Glen Lowry
Make the Art News top 200
Commission Jeff Koons to decorate your yacht
Invited to show your collection without having to donate it
Courted by Michael Govan
Influence the acquisitions committee to buy an artist you collect
Asked to be on the board of a museum
Chair a gala committee
Get off of a blacklist
Interview with a glossy lifestyle magazine
Wow your dinner guests with all your Warhols
This is pretty awesome, thanks!! I like “ego-seum”, I’m sure artists would like to have one of those as well.