And Introducing Ryan McNamara in the Aarons Collection

“Hello,

Recently collectors Shelley Fox Aarons and Philip E. Aarons asked me to stage my piece And Introducing Ryan McNamara at collectorspace. On January 17th, 18th, and 20th, I will be in the project space, equipped with photos, videos, and memorabilia dating from my birth to April 2010, waiting to familiarize others with my early years.

I’ll give you a tour, talk about things that matter (or have mattered) to me; hopefully, if all goes as planned, you’ll reciprocate. This meeting will be customized to fit your availability. You can call Collectorspace to schedule a time, but walk-ins are welcome.

See you soon,

Ryan”

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Ryan McNamara is an artist based in New York. McNamara’s practice, with a focus on video and performance, intertwines the art community, social networks, and technology. He worked in temporary and collaborative projects in various biennial exhibitions, museum benefits, and one-night performances. Exhibitions and performances include Greater New York, MoMA PS1, the 2009 Athens Biennial, The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Kitchen, The Artist’s Institute, Performa 09 at X Initiative, and MoMA, New York.

Shelley Fox Aarons and Philip E. Aarons are collectors and devoted supporters of contemporary art.  They have loaned works from their collection to numerous exhibitions in Museums and alternative arts spaces worldwide, and have supported the publication of many exhibition catalogs and artists publications.  The Aarons are actively involved in many nonprofit art organizations in New York City, including MoMA PS1, the New Museum, Printed Matter, the High Line Art Program,  and Creative Time, among others. The Aarons also have a book collection that consists of over 10,000 publications with a focus on zines and independent books by artists from 1965 onward.

Image: Courtesy of the artist and Elizabeth Dee, New York.