DEEP SPACE @ Joseph Nahmad Contemporary

Joseph Nahmad Contemporary, launches DEEP SPACE.

450 West 14th Street New York City

November 9 - December 10, 2012

Roberto Matta (1911 - 2003)

"DEEP SPACE" is a survey of venacular street art.
It heroically explores the remarkable similarities

between the world reknown work of Chilean-born artist Matta,

and that of three New York City artists,

RAMMELLZEE, Futura and Phase 2.

RAMMELLZEE, Dayglow series 2011( Dimensions unavailable)

Enter Deep Space for rare opportunity to view the visual output of

RAMMELLZEE in the context of the work of Matta, Futura and Phase 2.

Futura, Untitled, 2012, spray paint and acrylic on canvass.

Phase 2

Joseph Nahmad presents artists' work in unexpected

contexts and venues.

"To see their work for the first time on display beside a

venerated modern master, we are compelled to consider

the many striking similarities in pictorial space and aesthetic sensibility"

Excerpt from an essay by curator, Nemo Librizzi.

Center view of Matta's,

L'homme descend du signe, 1975, oil on canvass,

13'6" x 27'4"

RAMMELLZEE Dayglow Series.

Futura

Phase 2 

Symbol sculpture, 2012, acrylic and inks on canvass, 92 x 63 inches.

Music by Other Dimensions.

Roy Campbell Jr. Trumpets

www.roycampbellmusic.com

917 572 8689

Bass, William Parker 

Sax and Trumpets, Daniel Carter.

Drums, Charlie Downs.



Filipa, Assistant Manager at Joseph Nahmad Contemporary.

Creative Director of The UNTITLED Magazine, Indira Cesarine and friend Sally.



Matta

Phase 2

Futura

"This latest breed of distinctly urban art flourished in plain sight

of the pedestrian public, and yet it is a sophisticated system of symbols

whose inner meanings are still veiled in as much mystery as the ancient

written language of kings, hieroglyphics. Juxtaposed against Matta's

arcane imagery acts as a Rosetta Stone in this regard"

Nemo Librizzi

A collaboration in progress by Futura, Phase 2 and RAMMELLZEE.

Jessica Rivas and I enjoying the reception.

Editor of The Corsair, Ron Mwangaguhunga.

Futura

Art collector William Gottschalk, in front of Phase 2.

Phase 2 and friend.

Futura

The Editor 

Gulay Semercioglu @ Leila Heller Gallery

Gulay Semercioglu debuted Variations on Line at Leila Heller Gallery.

The exhibition is through October 11 - November 10, 2012

www.leilahellergallery.com

Semercioglu weaves metallic, wire sheets on wood.

The works refract light, glimmering and bending the waves of light.   

Leila Heller 568 West 25th street, NYC.

The end result of the work is cosmological and terrestrial.

The Art of Graham Nash @ ACA Gallery

ACA Gallery debuted The Art of Graham Nash, Thursday, October 11, 2012 

The exhibition is a mixture of classic B&W photos and new mixed media works.
A legendary singer-songwriter, Nash is also an Internationally renowned photographer. The show runs through October 27, 2012.

ACA Gallery, 529 West 20 Street, NYC.

212 206 8080

Neil Young, 1969, 18 x 11 3,4 inches, $1,800.00

Inspired by his father, an amateur photographer, Nash started taking

photos at ten years old. Nash's iconic B&W photos of his friends in 69-70's.

Bob Dylan and Leon Russel, NYC 1970, $1,800.00

David Crosby and Phil Collins, 13 3/8 x 20", $1,800.00

Nash's self portrait Stars Bathroom, LA, 1969.

20 x 121/2 inches, $1,800.00

Many celebrities came out to show support for the artist/musician. 

Susan Sarandon at the reception, October 18, 2012.

Nash and Sarandon, musician Steve Marshall in the background.

Nash and Sarandon are widely known as activists in support of social justice,

peace, environmental stewardship and progressive politics.

Joni Mitchell, 1970, 15 x 15", $1,500.00

Rock photographer Bob Gruen and friends came out to see the work.

Nash's activism is refected in his new and provacative large format

assemblages, in mixed media.

Speak Up, 2012, 15 x 18 inches, NFS

Susan Sarandon and myself.

Jeffery Bregen and friend, his wife Dorian, in the background.

President of ACA Gallery, Jeffery Bergen and myself.

Dorian Bergen and friends.

Currently, Nash is nearing the end of the U.S. leg of Crosby, 
Stills & Nash' 2012 world tour, which concludes in October
with five nights at New York City's Beacon Theatre.
"It kicks off, October 22nd, hey Graham, I need a VIP pass".