STAGES - A Global Art Exhibition

A term carries great weight in 2 fields, the word STAGES is defined as winning a cycling race. A progression of challenges one must overcome to wear that definitive Maillot Jaune.  Then there is a definition of grim nature, the advancement of one’s cancer. Seeing the collation between art and philanthropy, Armstrong, along with long-time friend Mark Parker, the CEO of Nike, announced a new global initiative to raise public awareness on the battle against cancer.  Since STAGES was a term prominent in Lance Armstrong’s life, it is only fitting to named this special event STAGES.

Invitations were send out to 2-dozen artists, each of whom has won accolades for their creavity and signature aesthetics.  More importantly is their understanding of art as a medium to convey messages to the viewing public.  Drawn from Armstrong’s own personal struggle with the disease as well as those they know personally, the artist created in their own capacity a message of hope and determination, a message to never give up.  STAGES isn’t only just an exhibition to raise awareness however.  It also will part take an active role in the process.  After its global tour, all of the artwork will be sole through a special auction.  And similar to the LIVESTRONG product collection by Nike, 100% of the proceeds from that auction will go to the LIVESTRONG effort.

STAGES – A Global Art Exhibition To Raise Funds and Awareness for the Fight Against Cancer will make its debut tomorrow, July 17th, at Parisian gallery of Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin.

Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin
76 rue de Tureene | Map
75003 Paris France
www.galerieperrotin.com

Exhibition Date: July 17th, 2009 – August 8th 2009