LANCE ARMSTRONG and NIKE unite to launch STAGES, a global art exhibition to raise fund and awareness for the FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

Catherine Opie

To heighten global awareness of the cancer burden, Lance Armstrong has teamed up with Nike to present “STAGES,” an art show that benefits The Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Engaging the creative community in the fight against cancer, “STAGES” exhibits over twenty original works of art in response to the devastating disease with a distinct focus on the subject of survivorship. The show features some of the world’s most accomplished and promising international artists, including Ed Ruscha, Cai-Guo Qiang, Richard Prince, Catherine Opie, KAWS, Eric White, José Parlá, Christopher Wool, Tom Sachs, Dzine, and Rosson Crow.

Yoshitomo Nara

Aaron Young

The show unites the worlds of art, philanthropy and sport in a unique celebration of human potential inspired by Lance and dedicated to the fight against cancer. “It will project hope, strength and commitment to millions and carry the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Campaign all over the world. I am humbled by the effort and energy given by so many to bring ‘STAGES’ to life,” said Lance Armstrong.

Nike continues to be a long time supporter of both Lance Armstrong and the Lance Armstrong Foundation, creating the yellow wristband in 2004, which gave global visibility to the foundation. To date there are over 70 million bands that have been worn by supporters throughout the world.

“We’re taking the LIVESTRONG message, which is already in the global lexicon, and giving it a different type of energy and voice. At the same time we’re combining the fight against cancer with sports and art to create a larger community that is aware and engaged in the fight against cancer,” said Mark Parker, CEO & President, NIKE, Inc.

The show opens to the public on Friday, July 17th following a preview today for invited guests at the world renowned Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris. It will also travel to the United States this fall. All work is available for purchase with proceeds directly benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Jose Parla

Eric White

Join the fight. LIVESTRONG.
Lance Armstrong x Nike Stages Global Art Exhibition
Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris
July 17, 2009 – August 8, 2009

Photo Credit:
“Vital to the Core”
2009 by ED RUSCHA
© Ed Ruscha, courtesy of the artist and Gagosian Gallery

Geoff McFetridge

Tom Sachs

Dzine
Dzine

Nike與 Lance Armstrong 攜手合辦的STAGES全球藝術巡迴展將於7月17日在巴黎艾曼紐帕洛汀畫廊(Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin)正式展開序幕。STAGES全球藝術巡迴展不但為了提高全球公眾的抗癌意識，並同時為岩士唐基金會(Lance Armstrong Foundation)籌募善款。

是次藝術展共邀請20多位來自全球的知名藝術家參與創作，運用他們充滿個性的創意去表達LIVESTRONG的信息，並為岩士唐基金會(Lance Armstrong Foundation)籌款，以鼓勵和支持癌症病患者積極抗癌。

Ed Ruscha

Shepard Fairey

STAGES不僅只是一項藝術活動，而是被岩士唐的精神所啟發和鼓舞下，一項人類抗衡逆境的特別慶典。這次應邀參與STAGES的知名藝術家包括Shepard Fairey、KAWS、Barry McGee等等，他們全被岩士唐的抗癌精神及事跡所啟發，從而把藝術、慈善和體育緊密連結並融合在他們的作品裡。STAGES藝術巡迴展繼法國巴黎站後，將於今年秋季移師美國，而這些獨一無二的藝術品亦會被公開拍賣，所有收益將全數撥捐岩士唐基金會，為癌症病患者籌款。

一同加入抗癌隊伍，一同LIVESTRONG。

STAGES全球藝術巡迴展 – 巴黎站
地點 : 巴黎艾曼紐帕洛汀畫廊(Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin)
時間 : 2009年7月17日至8月8日

KAWS
Kaws