DaimlerChrysler Unveils 'On the Edge' Art Collection at the DIA

   - DaimlerChrysler 'On the Edge' Curator onsite to discuss the
     contemporary art collection
  -  DIA only U.S. stop

  WHAT:    DaimlerChrysler will unveil the "On the Edge" art collection at
           the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA).  The art collection is a
           global exhibition of 150 pieces of art by approximately 80
           artists.  The pieces range from classical paintings of the 40s to
           contemporary renowned works by Andy Warhol as well as lesser
           known artists.

           The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, wall objects,
           photography and video art by European and American artists, plus
           a selection of artists from Asia, Africa and Australia.  The
           exhibition runs from Friday, October 24, 2003 through -
           January 18, 2004, at the DIA.

           Dr. Renate Wiehager, the Curator of the collection from Germany,
           will be onsite to discuss some of the contemporary pieces and the
           influence of modern art.

  WHO:     Dr. Renate Wiehager, DaimlerChrysler Curator -- "On the Edge"
           Tom Sidlik, Member -- Board of Management, DaimlerChrysler AG
           Graham Beal, DIA Director

  WHEN:    Friday, October 24, 2003
           9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

  WHERE:   Detroit Institute of Arts
           5200 Woodward Avenue in the University Cultural Center
           Detroit

  DETAILS/OTHER:
           Dr. Renate Wiehager and Graham Beal will take the media on
           a guided tour of the collection.

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PRNewswire -- Oct. 23