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To: PAL who wrote (10971)	6/28/1999 12:11:00 PM
From: Jenne	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 19700

This is looking painful... are we supposed to be falling until Wed at 2:15 ? NEXTMONET.COM LAUNCHES ONLINE ART GALLERY FOR ORIGINAL CONTEMPORARY WORKS CONSUMERS WOULD HAVE TO VISIT HUNDREDS OF GALLERIES TO SEE THIS Much Art PR NEWSWIRE - June 28, 1999 11:41 SAN FRANCISCO, Jun 28, 1999 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- NextMonet.com, an online gallery being launched today, is bringing the fascinating but elusive world of contemporary art to the Internet. Linking artists, galleries, art lovers and patrons into a mutually supportive virtual community, NextMonet.com is set to become the premier online resource for the discussion, exhibition and purchase of original, contemporary fineart. NextMonet.com is designed as a comprehensive online destination for anyone interested in learning about, enjoying, or purchasing original contemporary art. The site provides visitors with interactive tutorials, collecting tips, artist's profiles and feature articles on the events and opinions, trends and controversies that are animating the art world. Encompassing a wide range of established and emerging artists, NextMonet.com offers over 2000original works for sale, including paintings, sculptures and works on paper (drawings, prints, photography and sketches). "People the world over have a natural attraction to art, and millions are ready to graduate from posters. The process of graduating to 'real' art can be intimidating if they lack a fine art background. For them, the art world can seem intimidating and contemporary art puzzling. NextMonet.com was conceived to create an unprecedented understanding, awareness and appreciation of contemporary artists and their work," explained NextMonet.com founder and CEO Myrna Nickelsen. "By using the Internet, our visitors can ask questions and experiment with their preferences without feeling intimidated or pressured, while artists and galleries are exposed to millions of art lovers who might never have dared cross the threshold of a formal art exhibition. Our ultimate goal is to turn everyone who isn't an artist into an art collector -- in other words, into modern day patrons of the visual arts, " added Nickelsen. NextMonet.com Demystifies Art As people become more affluent, they increasingly desire original artfor display in their homes and offices; the mass-produced posters from their college dorms no longer reflect their taste and maturity. Potential art patrons are frustrated, however, by the time and effort they must invest in order to make an informed and satisfying purchase decision. As with so many other significant and lasting purchases, NextMonet.com lets consumers usethe Internet to increase their knowledge and expand their selection so theycan buy with confidence. NextMonet.com demystifies contemporary art by encouraging comment and interaction directly between its visitors and its dedicated, art-savvy staff. Visitors feel free to make any inquiry -- especially those elementary questions they might never feel comfortable asking in-person at a gallery or exhibition opening. NextMonet.com maintains the same high standards of excellence expected of any reputable gallery. All artwork featured on the site is reviewed and selected for its originality and quality by a jury of respected art historians, curators and fine art dealers. Visitors can make theirpurchase with complete confidence, as NextMonet.com offers a money-back guarantee of satisfaction for every work it sells. And then you can send the kids off to college with those posters you once loved. About NextMonet.com Dedicated to providing an informative context for consumers seeking to discover, enjoy and purchase contemporary art, NextMonet.com offers the largest and best selection of original paintings, sculptures, and works on paper anywhere on the Web. The company exploits the interactive power ofthe Internet to create an online community for artists, galleries, educators and consumers, and to foster awareness and appreciation for the visual arts. By demystifying the elusive world of art through the Internet, NextMonet.com will play a dramatic role in expanding the multi-billion dollar worldwide art market. Funded by prominent Internet investor CMGI, NextMonet.com is based in San Francisco, CA. Additional information can be gleaned on its web siteatwww.nextmonet.com.