CURATED BY JOHN BREINER

“Grand Champions Forever, Never Say Die”

Opening Reception Friday, October 23, 7-10pm

Factory Fresh announces the opening of its October Group Exhibition Grand Champions Forever, Never Say Die curated by John Breiner. This marks the third presentation of the ongoing Grand Champions curatorial project, having been envisioned and presented in 2003 as Grand Champions Forever, then again in 2004 as Grand Champions Forever and Ever.

Whether through fine art, photography, design or curation each of the original Grand Champions have developed into guiding lights and influential forces in their respective practice.

It is with great pleasure and excitement that once again the Grand Champs have been reunited to celebrate tradition and the vibrant mélange of current work that has blossomed from this talented collection.

The Grand Champions are…Maylis Atkins, James Blagden, John Breiner, Rich Browd, Andreis Costa, Denise Despirto, Brendan Donnelly, Mickey Duzyj, J.Elias, Eric Elms, Michael Farmer, Gary Fogelson, Sam Friedman, Ellis Gallagher, Matt Holister, Psychotropic Horizons, Taras Hrabowsky, Stephen Key, Mr. Kiji, Jordan Kleinman, Cat Lauigan, Sakura Maku, Josh Matta, Louie Guy Metzner, Soner On, Peter Paquin, John Francis Peters, Patrick Rocha, Graham Shimberg, Jessica Smith, Joe Whiteley

Show runs from October 23 through November 7, 2009

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