Credit Suisse ''Art & Entrepreneurship'' Exhibition Unveiled in New York

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Credit Suisse international “Art & Entrepreneurship” exhibition will be on display at the Chelsea Art Museum from June 23 to 29. The exhibition features a new generation of 19 successful artists from around the globe and contains unique pieces of art, all based on the theme of entrepreneurship; a spirit which has fuelled important breakthroughs in science, business and culture.

“The Art & Entrepreneurship tour unites Credit Suisse’s entrepreneurial spirit, its long-standing tradition to innovate and its commitment to the arts. It has been fascinating to witness the number of parallels that exist between a new generation of artists and entrepreneurs, such as the ability to recognise potential or the irrepressible drive to see a vision realized,” said Walter B. Kielholz, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Throughout the exhibition, Credit Suisse showcases more than 40 works of 19 artists* from 16 countries, who were tasked with translating the fundamentals of entrepreneurship into works of art. Participating artists focused on five core values of entrepreneurship, based on a Credit Suisse client survey: – Vision, Knowledge, Network, Family and Social Responsibility – to influence their pieces. The results, which range from video installations to sculpture, mixed media art projects, oil paintings, watercolours and photography, highlight the risks and rewards of today’s contemporary art undertakings, and the confluence of art and entrepreneurship on a global scale.

New York is the second major city to house the exhibition. The tour began in Dubai as part of Art Dubai in mid-March. After New York, the exhibition will move on to Berlin, Moscow, Geneva and London. The exhibited pieces have been exclusively created for this tour and form an inspiring environment. Credit Suisse is especially proud to continue with exhibitions in several reputable museums and galleries, including not only the Chelsea Art Museum (New York), but also the Phillips de Pury Auction House (London) and the ewerk (Berlin).**

During the exhibition tour, art enthusiasts are invited to place silent bids on their favorite pieces. On November 24, 2008, the tour will conclude in London with the auctioning of the featured artworks at the renowned Phillips de Pury & Company. The silent bids will be recognized at this auction. Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to the artists; the other half will be donated to "Room to Read,” a non-profit charitable organization that provides access to education in developing countries.

*Contributing Artists

Allora & Calzadilla, Anonymous, Michael Bauer, Heman Chong, Plamen Dejanoff, Latifa Echakhch, Cao Fei, Nicola Gobbetto, Gonzalez & Russom, Fabian Marti, Tzu Nyen Ho, Mamiko Otsubo, Ester Partegàs, Pavel Pepperstein, Mai-Thu Perret, André Pretorius, David Benjamin Sherry, Matthew Smith, Thukral & Tagra, Miessen & Ploughfields

**Art & Entrepreneurship Tour Schedule 2008

Dubai (March 19-21), New York (June 23-29), Berlin (September 4-6), Moscow (September 17-18), Geneva (October 9-12), Milan (October 22-23), London (November 20-23) and Auction in London (November 24)

Information

Kristine Duckett, Credit Suisse, telephone 212 325 6830, kristine.duckett@credit-suisse.com

Nicollette Ramirez, Chelsea Art Museum, 212 255 0719 x 108, nicollette@chelseaartmuseum.org

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As one of the world's leading banks, Credit Suisse provides its clients with private banking, investment banking and asset management services worldwide. Credit Suisse offers advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients globally, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. Credit Suisse is active in over 50 countries and employs approximately 49,000 people. Credit Suisse's parent company, Credit Suisse Group, is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Zurich. Credit Suisse Group's registered shares (CSGN) are listed in Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CS), in New York. Further information about Credit Suisse can be found at www.credit-suisse.com.

Cultural Sponsorship Credit Suisse

An important focus for Credit Suisse is its continued commitment to the local communities in which it operates throughout the world, particularly through supporting arts and cultural organizations. Cultural sponsorship has a long tradition at Credit Suisse and is of prime importance as an integral part of the Bank's corporate philosophy. In the world of arts, Credit Suisse focuses on fine art, classical music and jazz, and regularly enters into partnerships with leading cultural institutions. Credit Suisse has been supporting reputable museums in Switzerland for more than 20 years and has enjoyed partnerships with international museums such as the Shanghai Museum, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, and the Singapore Art Museum.

Room to Read

Room to Read is a leader in providing educational opportunities to children throughout the developing world. In its first eight years of operation (through 2007), Room to Read has distributed over three million books, built over 440 schools, established over 5,100 libraries and over 100 computer labs, and put over 4,000 girls on long-term scholarships. To date, the organization has helped over 1.7 million children have access to enhanced educational infrastructure and resources. Room to Read has established operations in Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Zambia. For more information about Room to Read and how you can get involved to help us reach millions of underprivileged children, please visit www.roomtoread.org.