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Caecilia Tripp 'Mi Curacao', video still



Adam means 'red earth'.

It was the name given to the first man, whose creation, fall and subsequent=
history is detailed in Judeo Christian mythology.

It is the term used in Hebrew for humanity in general.

Adam is a designer drug which has the effect of amphetamines (flooding the =
brain with serotonin).

Adam is an abbreviated form of Amsterdam.



Commissioned artists
Nevin Aladag | Dave Allen | Christian Andersson | Mark Bain | James Beckett=
| Johanna Billing | Ross Birrell | Rossella Biscotti | Phil Collins | Ma=
rco Cops | Yael Davids | Funky Projects | Ni Haifeng | Kendell Geers | Davi=
d Haines | Lise Harlev | San Keller | Daniel Knorr | A.P. Komen/Karen Murph=
y | Job Koelewijn | Dirk van Lieshout | Jill Magid | Adrian Paci | Susan Ph=
ilipsz | Lindsay Seers | Wael Shawky | Caecilia Tripp| Costa Vece | Elin Wi=
kstrom | Siebren Versteeg | Lucy Wood



SMART Project Space reopens to the public on the 3rd September 2005. Having=
purchased the building of the former Pathological Anatomical Laboratories =
on the Wilhelmina Hospital area in the Old West of Amsterdam, SMART Project=
Space appointed Peter Sas Architects to transform the 4000m2 building into=
700m2 exhibition spaces, 5 cinemas, 12 studios, 2 project rooms, a media-l=
ab and production studio, cafe/restaurant and a members club. Having relo=
cating to its 3rd building, the itinerant years are over and SMART Project =
Space is here to stay.



To celebrate this event SMART Project Space launches ADAM - an internationa=
l exhibition of contemporary art, committed to the development and realizat=
ion of 30 new projects that engage with the situational context of everyday=
life. All the artists have been commissioned to appropriate and re-interp=
ret the socio-political conditions of Amsterdam, questioning cultural and s=
ocial identity at a given place and at a particular moment in time. Taking =
the lively and dynamic infrastructure of the city as a starting point, atte=
ntion is drawn to the specificity of the local context and the expression o=
f a multi-faceted city, filled with a wealth of cultures, languages and soc=
ial confrontations. ADAM is an examination of cultural space, addressing is=
sues of location and habitation, questioning ideas about where we live and =
how we live, taking perspectives which are emotional, cultural and symbolic=
. ADAM reflects the moment and takes as its point of departure the dynamics=
of art-as-activity, whereby modes of action lead to new ways of understand=
ing aspects of contemporary artistic production in both the public and priv=
ate space. ADAM harbors the idea of trans-nationality on a local level, tak=
ing into account the very specific history of Amsterdam as a city. Ignacy S=
achs observed that "cities are like people, they belong to the urban specie=
s but they have their unique personality". It is this uniqueness which is c=
onceived; mirroring shared cultural, psychological and spatial structures a=
nd reflecting the wider social and political conditions both locally and gl=
obally. For further information on ADAM visit http://www.adamsterdam.net



Inaugural Weekend
Saturday, 3rd September
The exhibition is open from 14:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs.
14:00 hrs: Official opening of ADAM International Exhibition of Contemporar=
y Art - Projects Throughout The City. Thomas Peutz, the director of SMART P=
roject Space, will welcome visitors, introduce ADAM and briefly present SPS=
's plans for the future. Guests have an opportunity to see the building bef=
ore renovation work begins.

15:00 hrs - 16:00hrs: Performance by Yael Davids: I asked them to walk; Sti=
chting WG Kunst, M.v.B. Bastiaansestraat 28

15.00 hrs - 20.00hrs: Film screening in the Auditorium - Info Point, SMART =
Project Space

16:00 - 17:30 hrs: Pigeon Poetry Republic by Caecilia Tripp; Special boat t=
ours departing from SMART Project Space. Live performances onboard by spoke=
n word artists - hosted by African Hip Hop. Space is limited, please reserv=
e in advance at the info point.

21:00 hrs - 03.00 hrs: Relax at the SPS after-party where ADAM artists take=
their turn to spin the vinyl.

RSVP to info@smartprojectspace.net as space is limited. Max capacity 250 gu=
ests.


Sunday, 4th September
The exhibition is open from 14:00hrs to 20:00hrs.
14.00 hrs - 20.00hrs: Film screening in the Auditorium - Info Point, SMART =
Project Space

15:00 hrs - 16:00 hrs: Performance by Yael Davids: I asked them to walk; St=
ichting WG Kunst, M.v.B. Bastiaansestraat 28

16:00 hrs - 17:30 hrs: Pigeon Poetry Republic by Caecilia Tripp; Special bo=
at tours departing from SMART Project Space. Live performances onboard by s=
poken word artists - hosted by African Hip Hop. Space is limited, please re=
serve at the info point in advance.


Film Programme

Each evening from 18:00 hrs - 20:00 hrs: Running parallel to ADAM is a seri=
es of video and film screenings curated by Sinisa Mitrovic.

Daily screenings from 12:00 hrs- 17:00 hrs: Curators Thomas Peutz and Una H=
enry have put together video works from the participating artists that offe=
r background information on their practices.

All programmes are screened at the Info Point, SMART Project Space, entranc=
e Nicolaas Beetstraat 325.



www.adamsterdam.net

For up-to-date information, locations and documentation of all ADAM project=
s and events visit www.adamsterdam.net



Info Point

An info point at SMART Project Space provides all necessary background info=
rmation on the projects. From here visitors can begin their tour of all loc=
ations.



Info guide

A free info guide can be picked up from the info point. The info guide is a=
n important source of information to the public. The guide provides general=
information about the exhibition including locations, opening hours and a =
map of the city.




ADAM Catalogue

A catalogue will be published during ADAM documenting all works and events.=


Texts by Thomas Peutz, Una Henry, Sinisa Mitrovic.



About SMART Project Space

SMART Project Space was founded in 1994 and since its inception has develop=
ed into a site for cultural production. SMART Project Space supports artist=
s and stimulates new relationships between the artist and the public, at th=
e same providing a context which defines the parameters of cultural product=
ion. Housed in a former Pathological Anatomical Laboratory, SMART Project S=
pace provides the framework for artistic production and creative research, =
drawing together a wide range of approaches that respond to artists' initia=
tives.

For further information visit: www.smartprojectspace.net



For Press information

Contact Deborah Scheffers at SMART Project Space, deborah@smartprojectspace=
.net | phone + 31 20 427 59 51



ADAM is generously supported by

Gemeente Amsterdam, Mondriaan Stichting, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst, Fo=
nds BKVB, VSBfonds, Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, Stichting Dioraphte, Stich=
ting Cultuurfonds van de Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten, Cultuurfonds Stadsdeel=
Oud West, Projectbroedplaats Amsterdam, Netwerk Broedplaatsen Amsterdam, A=
msterdam Partners, City Marketing Amsterdam, Swedish Arts Grants Committee,=
IASPIS, Institut Francais des Pays-Bas / Antenne de La Haye, Danish Arts=
Agency, British Council, LifeGem, Ingenieurs Bureau Amsterdam, Aedes Vastg=
oed, Anything is Possible, Kodak, Amsterdam Glasservice, Stichting Nemo, Bo=
ekman Stichting, MTS Audiovisueel, C-1000 het IJ, S Color, Agentuur99, ECP,=
Digitenne, JXPhoto, RVM Digital Cinema, CD Fabriek bv, Maison Descartes, D=
ienst Infrastructuur Verkeer en Vervoer, Binnenwater Beheer Amsterdam, Dien=
st Waterbeheer en Riolering, The Amsterdam Times, Holland Equipment, Club 1=
1, EFF Amsterdam, Valkieser Capital Images, Cineco BV.

ADAM is part of the campaign I Amsterdam.




SMART Project Space | Arie Biemondstraat 105-113 | NL-1054 PD Amsterdam | p=
hone: +31 20 4275951 | info@smartprojectspace.net






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