installation view of ‘the extras’ by mika tajima, 2009 at X initiative new york, ny
courtesy the artist, elizabeth dee, new york, and X initiative

while most art galleries are permanent fixtures, X is a new not-for-profit organization that will exist for only
one year and present exhibitions in four phases. located in new york city, X opened on march 7th, as a way
to challenge the traditional notions of experiencing and creating contemporary art. in each of X’s four phases
programming will include durational artist interventions, site-specific projects, historical in-depth exhibitions,
one-night performances, lectures and weekly events. because of X’s temporary nature, they are able to respond
quickly to major philosophical and economic shifts impacting culture and contemporary art. the project is free
to the public and its opening lineup includes an installation by mika tajima titled ‘the extras’, a survey of work
by british filmmaker derek jarman and the rooftop installation ‘light chamber (part 2)’ by christian holstad.
in addition a site-specific light installation by dan flavin will be located in the building’s stairwell for the
duration of x. the building façade will also feature a site-specific work during each exhibition phase, marking
the transition into a new kind of art center.

http://x-initiative.org


installation view of ‘the extras’ by mika tajima, 2009 at X initiative new york, ny
courtesy the artist, elizabeth dee, new york, and X initiative


stills from ‘sloan square’ by derek jarman, 1976 (super-8 (transfer to dvd), color and black and white, 10 minutes)
courtesy of james mackay, london and elizabeth dee, new york


stills from ‘sloan square’ by derek jarman, 1976 (super-8 (transfer to dvd), color and black and white, 10 minutes)
courtesy of james mackay, london and elizabeth dee, new york