Press Release

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8 SEPTEMBER 2008, Amsterdam

"X Marks The Spot", a special exhibition of nine individuals.

On October the 4^th 2008, the members of the art collective Xstreets will put Amsterdam in a creative daylight. Amsterdam will be surprised when the streets are filled with unique works of art created by artists worldwide.

From 15:30, the international road show UmbrellART will take place, we'll walk through the centre of Amsterdam with forty hand designed umbrellas made by artists such as American graffiti king Zimad, street philosopher Laser 3.14, clothing designer Merel Boers, Italian artist Mr. Wany, Italian doll maker Maoma, cartoonist WZL and stencil artist IVES.one. Walk with us on this trip and bring the art back to the street where it is accessible by everyone. The road show begins at 15:30 on the Nieuwmarkt and ends at 18:00 in the CHIELLERIE on the Raamgracht 58.

At 18:30, the first edition of "X Marks The Spot" will be spectacularly opened by a inspiring fashion show by ILL_Design from Basel, Swizterland. The work shown in the gallery by the members of Xstreets Collective is not only original but also very contemporary. The gallery show has a unique sponsorship. European umbrella distributor Impliva will, with the support of a (professional) jury choose the artist with the most beautiful umbrella and award it with a one-of-a-kind production of his or her design.

The day ends with an official after party at the OT301 on the Overtoom. From 21:00 until 03:00 you can get your groove on with the musical support of Die Schallplattenpolizei, Dj 4Way, Dj Koldun (Funky Junkie), DRT MC, MC and MC SistaLin Pyro. Be tantalized by a special performance by the break dancers of Soulwarriors which will show off there old skool dance techniques.

The works of Xstreets Collective can be seen till the 9^th of October, in the CHIELLERIE. Developments on the show can be followed on follow umbrellart.blogspot.com and xstreets.blogspot.com.

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Xstreets Collective consists of IVES.one (NL), BUSTart (CH), MLSS (NL), Karma (UK), OEI! (NL), Zaira (CH), Fons (NL), Skate (UK) and Robe (NL).

UmbrellART did shows at Amsterdam Museumn8 2007, FOAM Photography Museum Amsterdam, Solar Festival in 2008, an exhibition at skateshop Rollbar in Basel, Switzerland and Studioshop in Amsterdam.

Artists UmbrellART 2007: Robe, Noya, Koos F., Maoma, Specs, Strafe, Blakkbyrd, BUSTart, Zaira, Mia, OEI!, Dads, Recale, Laser 3.14, Zimad, Baboon, Lordh, Pressone, Cern, Lil'shy, Byou, IVES.one, Hanazuki, Spice, Lisa, Studioshop, Ishk, MLSS, TI, Set, Frenone, Vik and Bushit.

Artists UmbrellART 2008: Sonsione, Discodip, Mr.. Chox, Skate, Merel Boers, Karma, Mrmr, Lady Shril, Mr.. Wany, Su (e), Pone, Handiedan, Misu2020, Liisa, Sexer, Zimad, Pharo, Marko Zubak, WZL, and Mr. Head.

Note to editors: For more info rmation about this press release and guest list requests please contact Melissa Scholten, Communications and Public Relations Xstreets Collective, +316 - 16 66 46 70 or umbrellart@gmail.com.

For high resolution images, interviews, guest list or more information about this press release you can contact Melissa Scholten.

Image Publication photo attachment: Alfons Scholing, Studio Weltevree

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Melissa Scholten
Communications & Public Relations
UmbrellART
Xstreets Collective

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