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The LA Vader Project Press Release - Auction Comes To PA

Posted by Paul | May 23, 2010 at 04:40 PM ET

We have just received a great new press release on the June LA Vader Project. If you recall, this is when some of the best artists in the galaxy come together to customize Vader helmets and put them on display. Click through for the complete press release and spread the word if you know someone who needs to show off some of their talents!

The Vader Project

For Immediate Release

May 10, 2010

Los Angeles, CA

Press Contact: Angelique Groh

E:[email protected]

The 100 Helmets of THE VADER PROJECT

Freeman’s Los Angeles Auction Preview Exhibition
Opening Reception: Friday, June 11, 2010  6-10pm
Los Angeles Exhibition On View: June 12 – 20, 2010  Noon-6pm
6812 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, California
www.thevaderproject.com

The Vader Project Catalog Signing – Los Angeles
Featuring 20 Participating Artists
 Saturday, June 12, 2010  2pm

Freeman’s Philadelphia Auction Showing
On View: July 5-9, 2010

Freeman’s Philadelphia Auction
July 10, 2010
Freeman’s Auction House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
www.freemansauction.com

 
This summer, The Vader Project launches the final chapter of its four-year art odyssey. The iconic collection features 100 Darth Vader Helmets re-imagined by today’s most notable artists. Completing its epic world tour, The Vader Project returns to Los Angeles in June for a special ten-day exhibition in Hollywood as a preview to the upcoming Freeman’s Auction in Philadelphia.
 
The Los Angeles Preview Exhibition is free to the public with an opening reception on June 11 from 6-10pm. The show will also feature a 200-plus page, full-color, limited edition catalog that is being produced for the auction and is available for pre-order now at www.thevaderproject.com. On June 12, the space will present a catalog signing event with over 20 participating artists in attendance beginning at 2pm on June 12. The Los Angeles Preview Exhibition will be open June 12-20 daily from Noon to 6pm.
 
In July, The Vader Project travels to Freeman’s Auctioneers and Appraisers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the final opportunity to view the helmets in person before they are sold at auction. “The result is astounding” said Simeon Lipman, Pop Culture Specialist at Freeman’s. “The sale will give members of the public the chance to purchase unique artworks made from these iconic symbols of the movie industry by a number of well known artists including Shag, Marc Ecko, Tim Biskup, Frank Kozik and many more.” The Freeman’s Auction will take place July 10, 2010 at Freeman’s Auction House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania preceded by a 5-day exhibition there July 5-9. www.freemansauction.com
 
Collectors and art connoisseurs worldwide will have the opportunity to bid online at Freeman’s website, www.freemansauction.com. Most bidding will begin at $1,500. For more information about how to participate in the auction, please visit “How to Buy at Auction” at www.freemansauction.com/buying.asp.
 
Curated and produced by Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks of DKE Toys, The Vader Project features 100 of the best underground artists and designers working today. “From a simple idea in 2005 to a record-setting exhibition in 2009, it’s time for our child to venture forth into the world,” Kelemer and Marks said. “We are pleased to have partnered with Freeman’s to make these fine pieces of art available to the public for the first time.”
 
For this unique project, each artist customized a 1:1 scale authentic prop replica of the actual Darth Vader helmet featured in the STAR WARS™ films. Notable artists involved with the project include: Shag, Peter Kuper, Jermaine Rogers, Gary Baseman, BXH, Tim Biskup, The Pizz, Dalek, Paul Frank, Ron English, Jeff Soto, Michelle Valigura, Frank Kozik, Plasticgod, Simone Legno - Tokidoki, Bill McMullen, Secret Base, Joe Ledbetter, Alex Pardee, Suckadelic, Cameron Tiede, Mister Cartoon, Marc Ecko, and Amanda Visell.
 
Since its premiere in 2007, The Vader Project has toured the world. The collection launched in May 2007 at the Star Wars Celebration IV event in Los Angeles, and travelled internationally to Europe in July 2007 and Japan in July 2008. Most recently The Vader Project was on display from February 13 - May 3, 2009 at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 
This auction is not sponsored or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., and has no relationship with Lucasfilm. Star Wars and all related intellectual property is © or ® 2010 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved.

Hi-res images available upon request.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vader-Project/79133235168?ref=ts
Twitter: twitter.com/SarahJo
 
The Vader Project Press and Media Inquiries            
Angelique Groh | Charm School
[email protected]

 
Freeman’s Los Angeles Auction Preview Exhibition
6812 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, California
Open Daily from Noon to 6pm
www.thevaderproject.com
 
Freeman’s Auctioneers & Appraisers
1808 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
www.freemansauction.com

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