WHAT:

Postcards from the Edge
A Benefit for Visual AIDS

WHEN:

January 3-5, 2020

PREVIEW PARTY:

Friday, January 3; 6–8 PM

BENEFIT SALE:

Saturday, January 4; 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday, January 5;12–4 PM

WHERE:

Bortolami
39 Walker Street
New York City

ABOUT:

Postcards From the Edge is an exhibition and benefit sale of over 1,500 original, postcard-sized artwork by internationally renowned and debuting artists. Each artwork is only $85. Artwork is exhibited anonymously, and the identity of the artist is revealed only after the work is purchased.  All proceeds support Visual AIDS public programs.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:

Liliana Porter, Hans Haacke, Laurie Simmons, William Wegman, Catherine Opie, Jim Hodges, Tom Burr, Marilyn Minter, Ann Hamilton, Nayland Blake, Ross Bleckner, Kiki Smith, Julie Mehretu, Louise Lawler, Robert Longo, Nancy Burson, Tom Otterness, Amy Sillman, Lawrence Weiner, Carlos Motta, Julie Ault, Jack Pierson, Kathe Burkhart, Louise Fishman, and many, many more...

DETAILS:

Visual AIDS is pleased to announce the 22nd edition of Postcards From the Edge, the organization’s first annual benefit of the year for 2020. Widely known as Visual AIDS’ most exciting benefit, Postcards From the Edge provides an opportunity for the public to purchase original pieces of postcard-sized artwork by both established and emerging artists for only $85 each.

Can you guess who’s work is whose?

Over 1,500 postcard-sized artworks will be on display, and each will be uniformly priced at $85. All works are displayed anonymously, with the artist’s identity revealed only after the work has been purchased. Whether the works purchased are created by a famous or newly-discovered artist, all collectors walk away with a piece of art they love, knowing the money raised will support art programs raising AIDS awareness.  

The two-day Benefit Sale of postcard-sized art begins on Saturday, January 4 and continues through Sunday, January 5. Admission to the Benefit Sale is first-come, first-served with the suggested donation of $5 each day. This is one of NYC’s most popular events.  Expect lines outside the door on Saturday morning!

The Preview Party will be held on Friday, January 3. Admission includes two raffle tickets for the chance to win first choice of any postcard that evening. The party will also include a silent auction of art and VIP passes allowing the highest bidder to bypass the line on Saturday morning. The Preview Party is the only chance to see the entire exhibition.  No sales.

About Visual AIDS

Visual AIDS utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists, and preserving a legacy, because AIDS is not over. Visual AIDS is the only contemporary arts organization fully committed to HIV prevention and AIDS awareness through producing and presenting visual art projects, while assisting artists living with HIV/AIDS.  Visual AIDS is committed to preserving and honoring the work of artists with HIV/AIDS and the artistic contributions of the AIDS movement.  For additional information on Visual AIDS, please visit www.VisualAIDS.org