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The (e)merge art fair

The first (e)merge art fair will take place Sept. 22-25 at the Capitol Skyline Hotel, featuring artists from 15 countries. Take a look at some of the emerging artists who will be featured in the show.

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Performance artists from the Copycat Theatre Troupe of Baltimore prepare to perform their living theater piece titled “The Queens Game” during the (e)merge art fair. The inaugural (e)merge art fair features more than 80 exhibitors in two platforms on display at the Capitol Skyline Hotel in Southwest Washington.

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Art fair-goers walk down the second floor corridor, where art exhibits were displayed in hotel rooms.

Art fair-goers walk down the second floor corridor, where art exhibits were displayed in hotel rooms.

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“Near Distant Past,” by artist Kyan Bishop, is a series of 20 fish tanks with iconic D.C. landmarks as backdrops.

“Near Distant Past,” by artist Kyan Bishop, is a series of 20 fish tanks with iconic D.C. landmarks as backdrops.

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An abstract painting titled “Weft” by local artist Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann.

An abstract painting titled “Weft” by local artist Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann.

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Mera Rubell, left, enjoys a moment with D.C. artist Sheldon Scott during the fair’s opening-night reception.

Mera Rubell, left, enjoys a moment with D.C. artist Sheldon Scott during the fair’s opening-night reception.

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“Epiphany” by artist Maskull Lasserre.

“Epiphany” by artist Maskull Lasserre.

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Graphite on paper portraits by artist Michael Mulvihill.

Graphite on paper portraits by artist Michael Mulvihill.

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Art fair-goers check out several works of art in the garage level of the hotel.

Art fair-goers check out several works of art in the garage level of the hotel.

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Brooklyn artist Sean Noyce poses for a portrait by his 'Cloud Watching' series of works.

Brooklyn artist Sean Noyce poses for a portrait by his "Cloud Watching" series of works.

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“Hunger, Philadelphia — Hungry,” by J.J. McCracken. McCracken is an artist from Mount Rainier. The installation includes clay, cast vegetables, construction materials, living models, soundscapes and the aroma of baking bread.

“Hunger, Philadelphia — Hungry,” by J.J. McCracken. McCracken is an artist from Mount Rainier. The installation includes clay, cast vegetables, construction materials, living models, soundscapes and the aroma of baking bread.

J.J. McCracken

“Artists Throwing Rocks (Mike Iacovone),” 2011, by Kendall Nordin.

“Artists Throwing Rocks (Mike Iacovone),” 2011, by Kendall Nordin.

Kendall Nordin

“House of Cards,” 2008, by Ben Grasso. Grasso’s work will be exhibited by Jerome Zodo Contemporary from Milan.

“House of Cards,” 2008, by Ben Grasso. Grasso’s work will be exhibited by Jerome Zodo Contemporary from Milan.

Jerome Zodo Contemporary

“Unstructured Complications (Detail),” 2011, by Adam Lister. Lister is an artist from Centreville, Va.

“Unstructured Complications (Detail),” 2011, by Adam Lister. Lister is an artist from Centreville, Va.

Adam Lister

“Untitled, from the series ‘Ici on crève, 2006-10’” by Aimé Mpane. Mpane’s work will be exhibited by the Nomad Gallery of Brussels.

“Untitled, from the series ‘Ici on crève, 2006-10’” by Aimé Mpane. Mpane’s work will be exhibited by the Nomad Gallery of Brussels.

Nomad Gallery

“Self Doubt,” 2010, by artist Maskull Lasserre, represented by Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain of Montreal.

“Self Doubt,” 2010, by artist Maskull Lasserre, represented by Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain of Montreal.

Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain

“Untitled (Still #2) from Study for Bandage,” 2011, by Wilmer Wilson IV of Richmond, Va.

“Untitled (Still #2) from Study for Bandage,” 2011, by Wilmer Wilson IV of Richmond, Va.

Wilmer Wilson IV

”Drip and Stroke,” 2010, Kendell Carter. Carter will be exhibited by the Monique Meloche Gallery of Chicago.

”Drip and Stroke,” 2010, Kendell Carter. Carter will be exhibited by the Monique Meloche Gallery of Chicago.

Kendell Carter and Monique Meloche Gallery

“Red Swoop,” 2010, by D.C.-area artist Holly Bass.

“Red Swoop,” 2010, by D.C.-area artist Holly Bass.

Holly Bass

“Did-I,” 2005, by Jose Ruiz. Ruiz is represented by local gallery G Fine Art.

“Did-I,” 2005, by Jose Ruiz. Ruiz is represented by local gallery G Fine Art.

G Fine Art

“Calcite,” 2011, by local artist Katherine Mann. Mann’s work uses acrylic, sumi ink, and woodcut on paper.

“Calcite,” 2011, by local artist Katherine Mann. Mann’s work uses acrylic, sumi ink, and woodcut on paper.

Katherine Mann

“Three Land and Go Along Soon,” 2011, a mixed media work by Chicago artist Becky Alprin.

“Three Land and Go Along Soon,” 2011, a mixed media work by Chicago artist Becky Alprin.

Becky Alprin

“Hello How Are You?” 2009, by Oliver Bragg. Bragg is represented by Galerie E.P.G of Paris.

“Hello How Are You?” 2009, by Oliver Bragg. Bragg is represented by Galerie E.P.G of Paris.

Galerie E.G.P.

“Tower,” 2009, by New York artist David B. Smith.

“Tower,” 2009, by New York artist David B. Smith.

David B. Smith

“Pink Steps,” 2011, by Liliana Porter and Ana Tiscornia. Porter and Tiscornia are represented by Baltimore gallery Goya Contemporary.

“Pink Steps,” 2011, by Liliana Porter and Ana Tiscornia. Porter and Tiscornia are represented by Baltimore gallery Goya Contemporary.

Goya Contemporary and Goya-Girl Press

“Young Bling Cole with a Merry Canary,” 2011, by Katie Miller.

“Young Bling Cole with a Merry Canary,” 2011, by Katie Miller.

Conner Contemporary Art

“Near Distant Past,” 2008, by Kayan Bishop.

“Near Distant Past,” 2008, by Kayan Bishop.

The Washington Project for the Arts

“Autobahn,” 2010, by Fawad Kahn, represented by New York’s Lu Magnus Gallery.

“Autobahn,” 2010, by Fawad Kahn, represented by New York’s Lu Magnus Gallery.

Lu Magnus Gallery

“Its Own Mirror/Nocturnal Opposite/Solar Void/Concrete Absence (curtain),” 2011, by Brooklyn artist Zach Rockhill.

“Its Own Mirror/Nocturnal Opposite/Solar Void/Concrete Absence (curtain),” 2011, by Brooklyn artist Zach Rockhill.

Zach Rockhill

“Futures,” 2010, by Jeremy Dean. Dean is represented by Aureus Contemporary, an exhibitor from Basel, Switzerland.

“Futures,” 2010, by Jeremy Dean. Dean is represented by Aureus Contemporary, an exhibitor from Basel, Switzerland.

Aureas Gallery

“Lychee Fruit,” 2011, by Agnier Snoep. Snoep’s work will be exhibited by the Amstel Gallery of Amsterdam.

“Lychee Fruit,” 2011, by Agnier Snoep. Snoep’s work will be exhibited by the Amstel Gallery of Amsterdam.

Amstel Gallery

“Eric in a Ghillie Suit (Flowers),” 2011, by Jeremy Chandler. Chandler is represented by the Mindy Solomon Gallery of St. Petersburg, Fla.

“Eric in a Ghillie Suit (Flowers),” 2011, by Jeremy Chandler. Chandler is represented by the Mindy Solomon Gallery of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Mindy Solomon Gallery

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