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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
August 11 - August 31 |
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Chelsea International Fine Art Competition - The Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition represents not just artists, but the countries and communities they hail from, each piece reflecting a little of humanity's many faceted soul. Out of respect for this, and as part of an ongoing commitment to social awareness, Agora Gallery's share from the proceeds of the sale of artworks will be donated to UNICEF
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September 4 - September 25 |
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| Masters of the Imagination: The Latin American Art Exhibition
There is particular passion unique to Latin American Art, a spirit that has been celebrated by artists such as Bravo, Tamayo, Rivera, Obaldia and Botero. Masters of the Imagination is a rare chance to explore the works of more largely undiscovered treasures, and experience the intricate flavors of Latin America, not merely with the eyes, but the heart. |
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Natural Expressions - There is nothing more raw and powerful than nature, and in this exhibition its powers are harnessed and unleashed upon canvas. Earth and spirit come together in a range of styles, and from the impressionist to the realist, no element is left unclaimed in this celebration of the base materials of existence
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| Pathway to Perception - Where is it that you sit inside yourself and observe the world? How does it effect your experience of life? These questions are addressed in Pathway to Perception, an exhibition in which each artist brings their own touch of inspired 'madness' to bear in a series of pieces that issue a sometimes gentle, sometimes stark challenge those who view them. |
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| Subjective Reality - Reality is a movable feast, and life is a state in which the real and unreal exist in a constant state of flux, which is which being determined only by those who observe. Subjective reality is a collection of works that explore perspectives of reality, and is guaranteed to delight the minds it tweaks with beautifully strange imagery. |
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| September 28 - October 18 |
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Beyond Borders: An Exhibition of Fine Art from Canada - Beyond borders is an exhibition of innovative and stunning Canadian Art. Works span the range of artistic expression, each artist imparting with their unique style a little piece of the Canadian spirit. Playful, humorous, saturated with color, and presented in unique fashion, this is an exhibition to delight the senses. |
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Degrees of Abstraction -
Artists display contrasting perspectives, inspired illusions and immeasurable talent in Degrees of Abstraction. This exhibition is a poignant portrayal of visual dissonance and harmony transmitted through complex composition and transcendent design. Come celebrate the triumph of artists from the U.S. and abroad in their ambitious quest to capture the human spirit and the complexities of existence on canvas |
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| The Labyrinth of Abstraction -
Viewers need only their imagination as a map to maneuver amongst the work presented in Labyrinth of Abstraction. While some images will be easy to navigate, others present a more cunning challenge. However all offer distinct paths to the artists' carefully constructed messages. This rewarding challenge in visual meandering leads viewers through a maze of meditation, debate and deep examination. |
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| Deconstructing Reality -
Deconstructing Reality commands viewers to discard the mundane and enter and embrace a surreal existence. Multiple dimensions where color, texture and movement guide the imagination create a whimsical adventure for the audience. Descend into the rabbit hole and connect with the unfamiliar. Discover new truths in the foreign and the intangible in this delightfully hallucinatory experience |
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Art is a universal language, a primal form of communication which transcends the various barriers of the human condition. Writings about art are unfortunately still limited to the languages and dialects of the various regions of the globe, however Agora Gallery has grown a little closer in universality to the works it represents by reworking the Agora Gallery website, and launching it in a whole new range of languages.
Whether your native tongue is French, Italian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, or English, you will now be able to explore the latest in the New York contemporary art scene, browse the range of services provided by the gallery, contact gallery representatives, hire art, and much much more at http://www.Agora-Gallery.com/.
Versions of the site in various languages are accessible via the 'Languages' tab on the top menu bar.
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The Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition

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Award winning fine art with an international flavor is set to be celebrated at Agora Gallery with the opening of the Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition. Works from artists across the globe, have been hand picked from thousands of entrants in the Chelsea International Juried Fine Art Competition, juried by Tina Kukielski of the Whitney Museum, NYC. This prestigious and eye opening exhibition will be on display from August 11th through August 31, 2007, with an opening reception on Thursday August 16th from 6-8 pm.
The Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition represents not just artists, but the countries and communities they hail from, each piece reflecting a little of humanity's many faceted soul. Out of respect for this, and as part of an ongoing commitment to social awareness, the entirety of Agora Gallery's proceeds from the sale of artworks will be donated to UNICEF.
Selected Artists: Abe Kasutaka, Allison Evans, Antoine Guiraud, Carrie Fudickar, Antoine Chassagnol, Christopher LaVoie, Craig Cheply, Dean Loumbas , Dorota Mytych, Elizabeth Hoy, Fred Wackerle ,Gregory Thiekler, James Rich, Javier Marticorena, Jeffrey Allen Price, Jessica Grace Brooks, Julien Lescoeur, Karen Standke, Kim Dick, Marie Jouglet, Mustafa Gunen, Nathan Pendlebury, Rebecca Aloisio, Rowan Metzner, Seichuu Sakai, Shin-Hye Park, Udeaku Chikezie, Xavier Mesa, Yakov Gabay
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UNICEF - For All the World's Children
Health, Education, Equality, Protection |
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UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized.
Created in 1946 by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, UNICEF had the goal of bringing emergency relief to children and their families in post-war Europe .
Today, UNICEF funds long-term development programs, such as immunization, basic health care, nutrition, education, clean water and sanitation in more than 140 developing countries |
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The Chelsea Perspective
Located right in the heart of Chelsea Agora Gallery is a great starting point to explore the most exciting art district in the world.
Chelsea is the center of the contemporary art market in New York and possibly the world.
With over two hundred galleries and more moving in all the time, Chelsea has superseded SoHo as the place for contemporary art.
The Chelsea Gallery District is roughly confined by 29th street in the North, 13th street in the South, 11th Avenue in the West, and 7th Avenue in the East. Directions to Agora Gallery |
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ARTisSpectrum Magazine,
vol. 17, hits news stands!  
The vitality of the Chelsea contemporary art scene is the focus of our latest issue of ARTisSpectrum magazine. Recently released the Spring 2007 issue features the work of Dr Joe Zammit-Lucia, a wildlife photographer who works in the remotest corners of the globe capturing portraits of wild and endangered animals in a bid to draw attention to ecological concerns.
As always, profiles of talented and emerging artists is the focus of our latest issue of ARTisSpectrum Magazine, and the latest edition uncovers several exciting artists from home and abroad. Additionally, this issue also includes useful techniques to rid yourself of the dreaded artist's block, and explores studies which have uncovered the healing powers of art.
If you have a passion for art, are a writer, and wish to contribute an article to the next edition, ARTisSpectrum is accepting submissions for the Fall Issue. Submissions should have a broad and universal appeal, and should not contain promotional material. Manuscripts must be received before September 20, 2007
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Chelsea Museums 
Dia Art Foundation 535 West 22nd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10011
(212) 989-5566 Summer Hours
11 am to 6 pm
Thurday - Monday
[closed Tuesday/Wednesday]
El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Phone:212-831-7272
Fax:212-831-7927
Current Exhibition:
PLEASE NOTE THAT EL MUSEO'S GALLERIES ARE FULLY CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Museum Shop Remains Open Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 5pm
The Chelsea Art Museum
556 West 22nd Street
New York, NY 10011
Phone:212-255-0719
Fax:212-255-2368 Upcoming Exhibition:
May 15– August 18, 2007
Working in collaboration with Puma, Federico Uribe is a conceptual artist who has created a life sized urban jungle entirely composed of shoes. As a conceptual artist he creates hybrid works that resist classification, while referencing art historical movements such as Pop Art.
This exhibition is particularly focused on the environment, artificial and natural, longevity and ideas about the human impact on the planet
Dining Out in Chelsea
Cookshop
156 Tenth Ave(At 20th Street)
New York, NY
Phone:212-924-4440
Chelsea Brewing Company
59 Chelsea Piers
New York,NY 10011
Phone: 212-636-6440
Fax:212-336-6431
Markt
676 Avenue of the Americas
New York,NY 1010( 6th Ave at 21st)
Phone:212-727-3314
Green Table
75 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Phone:212-741-9174
Bottino
246 10th Ave
New York, NY 10001
Phone:212-206-6766
Paradise Cafe
141 8th Ave
New York, NY 10011
(212) 647-0066
Spice Market
403 West 13th ST
New York, NY 10014
(212) 675-2322
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Where to Stay 
Chelsea Lodge
318 West 20th Street
New York City, NY 10011
Phone: 212 243 4499

Chelsea Lodge is a recently renovated Eorpean-style hotel located in the heart of the historic Chelsea district. Secure private and quiet the it provides a clean comfortable environment at reasonable rates.
Carlton Arms Hotel
160 East 25th Street
New York,NY 10010
Phone:212-679-0680
Fax:212-684-8337

Like a stray adrift from the East Village, the four-floor Carlton Arms is a combat-boots, rock'n'roll hotel that feels almost like you're walking into a rehearsal space. Artfully decorated rooms, stairways and hallways run the gamut from rhinos to moonscapes
Hampton Inn Manhattan Chelsea
108 West 24th Street
New York , NY. 10011
Phone 212-414-1000
Fax 212-647-1511

A new modern 20 story high-rise hotel located in the trendy up and coming district of Chelsea, New York, bordering the West Village and Midtown Manhattan. This New York Hampton Inn hotel is equipped with all the latest conveniences to make you feel right at home in the Big Apple.
Chelsea Night Life 
The Plumm
246 W 14th St (bet. 7th & 8th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
212-675-1567
The Plumm is at celebrity run night club. Noel Ashman, Chris Noth and David Wells are the proprieters of this semi-private club in the space that once housed Nell's.
Star Lounge
222 West 23rd St (Chelsea Hotel)
(7th & 8th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4646 Nestled beneath the fabled Chelsea Hotel, the Star Lounge is an intimate Haven for late-night revelry. It's discreet 23rd Street location and it's below street level entrance offers a sought after escape.
Stereo
512 West 29th Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 244-1965 Stereo lacated between 10th and 11th Avenues, offers New York nightlife a mix of street couture and nightlife chic. Creating the ultimate sensory experience.
Gotham Comedy Club
208 W. 23th St., New York, NY10011
(212)367-9000 Gotham Comedy Club is New York City's premiere Comedy Club featuring the country's top headliners and up and coming comics. Home to Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, this state of the art venue offers more than laughter.
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