The Deutsche Bank collection is now one of the most significant corporate collections in the world and is on display at over 900 international locations. Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

New York, USA and Frankfurt, Germany - May 03, 2012

Deutsche Bank is continuing to expand its global commitment to contemporary art and is partner to the first Frieze Art Fair to take place in New York (May 4-7, 2012).

Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

This makes Deutsche Bank the main sponsor of all three Frieze Art Fairs on both sides of the Atlantic.

Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

It has supported the Frieze Art Fair in London since 2004.

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The fair is held in October and this year is being expanded to include the Frieze Art Masters.

Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

Pierre de Weck, Member of the Group Executive Committee of Deutsche Bank and Chairman of the bank’s Global Art Advisory Council:
“The Frieze Art Fair London is one of today’s most internationally significant cultural events. Our involvement has the aim of creating access to contemporary art. This is why we are also supporting the Frieze Art Fair in New York. We are convinced that it will rapidly develop into one of the leading art fairs on the American continent.”

Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

At Randall’s Island Park, where over 180 of the world’s leading galleries are presenting their work, pieces of artwork from the corporate collection will be on display in the Deutsche Bank lounge.

Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

Under the title “The sight of sound”, artworks will be featured that have a focus on music.

Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

The selection includes works from artists such as Gerhard Richter, Hanne Darboven, Christian Marcaly and Jennie C. Jones.

Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

Deutsche Bank has set new benchmarks around the world with its commitment to contemporary art and has long maintained a presence at selected art fairs at key international locations.

Pisciarsi in bocca Carla Accardi Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

In addition to the Frieze Art Fair, these include ART HK in Hong Kong, TEFAF in Maastricht and the Tokyo Art Fair in Japan.

MORE Doug Aitken Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

With its own art collection as well as through international exhibitions and cooperation projects such as the current sponsorship of the Whitney Biennale in New York, Deutsche Bank has been making contemporary art accessible around the world under the motto “Art Works” for more than 30 years.

Untitled Ed Atkins Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

The Deutsche Bank collection is now one of the most significant corporate collections in the world and is on display at over 900 international locations.

Death Mask III Ed Atkins HD Video, 34 minutes 46 seconds Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

In addition, with its “Artist of the Year” award, Deutsche Bank honours and supports current artists who explore societal topics in an individual way and who have already created an extraordinary piece of art involving work on paper or photography.

Alien Awe, II Edgar Arceneaux Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

To date, the Slovakian artist Roman Ondák (2012), the Moroccan artist Yto Barrada (2011) and the Kenyan artist Wangechi Mutu (2010) have all been named Deutsche Bank’s Artist of the Year.

Heterotopia Hüseyin Bahri Alptekin Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

For further information, please contact:

Deutsche Bank AG

Press and Media Relations
Dr. Klaus Winker
Tel: +49 (0) 69 / 910 32249
E-mail: klaus.winker@db.com  

Corporate Citizenship Art
Britta Färber
Tel: +49 (0) 69 / 910 35960
E-mail: britta.faerber@db.com  

Low Rider-Belly Dancer Nevin Aladag Video, Stereo, 00:03:30 Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

Balcony Ricci Albenda Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

Blue Time (black) Saâdane Afif Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

Orient Expressionism Vahap Avsar Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

Ruyi Weiwei Ai Courtesy of Frieze Art Fair New York 2012

About Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a substantial private clients franchise.
Its businesses are mutually reinforcing.

A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets.

Deutsche Bank headquarters Frankfurt am Main, Germany Courtesy of Deutsche Bank

With more than 100,000 employees in 72 countries, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services throughout the world.

The bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions, creating lasting value for its clients, shareholders, people and the communities in which it operates.

www.db.com  


About Corporate Citizenship at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank regards Corporate Citizenship as an investment in society and therefore also in its own future.
With a total investment in 2011 of more than €83 million, Deutsche Bank and its foundations were once again among the world’s most active corporate citizens.

This social commitment is focused on specific support programmes in the fields of education, social investments, art and music.
Under the motto “pass on your passion”, employees of Deutsche Bank also take part in numerous projects around the world as corporate volunteers, showing what passion to perform can achieve when it is passed on.

www.db.com/csr  


Source: Deutsche Bank AG

http://www.deutsche-bank.de/medien/index_e.htm  



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Frieze Art Fair NYC

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