January 1st, 1999
The Choice, is an exhibition that identifies unknown and emerging artists through the viewpoint of leading contemporary artists.
Exit Art has organized this show: 24 artists, most of them novices to the scene, were picked by 13 artists. The international selectors included Damien Hirst, Sam Taylor-Wood, Nari Ward, Gottfried Helnwein, Ronald Jones, Cindy Sherman and Kiki Smith. Among what's notable are Iris Andraschek's creepy fish-tank concoctions, picked by Gottfried Helnwein...

The New York Times

Art in ReviewMichael Kimmelman18. December 1998

"CHOICE", Exit Art, New York

14. November 1998 - 02. January 1999

The Choice, is an exhibition that identifies unknown and emerging artists through the viewpoint of leading contemporary artists.

Exit Art invites an international group of artists to engage their own curatorial ideas. In the role of curator, these artists present the work of young artists they have followed or whose work has affected them in a personal way.Curators: Damien Hirst, Cindy Sherman, Antony Gormley, Kiki Smith, Laurie Simmons, Gottfried Helnwein, Robert Gober...

Curator/Artists

Ida Applebroog: Jane Higgins, Saeri Kiritani, Lisa Petsu LagunesNicole Eisenman: Alison Kelly, Maria E. Piñeres, Suzanne WrightRobert Gober: Jonathon HexnerAntony Gormley: Ignassi Aballi, John Patrick ClaymanGottfried Helnwein: Iris Andraschek, Danielle KraayDamien Hirst: Rachel HowardCindy Sherman: Charles Clough, Susan Jennings, David Krueger, Gail Le BoffLaurie Simmons: Helen Rousakis, Pedro BarbeitoKiki Smith: Joey KöttingSam Taylor-Wood: Georgie Hopton

"CHOICE", Exit Art, New York, 1999