17 May 2008

1708 Gallery

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1708 Gallery is a non-profit exhibition and performance space committed to expanding the understanding, development and appreciation of Contemporary Art.

Website: http://1708gallery.blogspot.com/
Location: Richmond, Virginia - USA
Members: 36
Created By: Diego
Latest Activity: 15 May

paul catanese

ARTIST STATEMENT
My work focuses on the creation of hybrid art forms. I view these forms as an extension of the space of theatre; not as a mere spectacle of emotions, but hybrids so far extended they have been separated from the original. These forms retain characteristics of theatre by exploring the notion of language as an incantation, where relationships between disparate elements act to reveal a hidden, imaginary and persistent cosmology. My work functions as a conduit that spans physical and virtual spaces imbued with the intimacy of a Chinese scroll painting – the surface of which is akin to a vast electrified book powered by words, images and sounds.

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Discussion Forum

Commercial or Non-Profit?
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Especially today in this poor economy, it's hard to keep a non-profit going . . . What is the purpose of a non-profit gallery? What do they offer that a commercial gallery dosn't? How do they diff... Continue

Started by Brad Thomas Birchett. Last reply by Brad Thomas Birchett 28 Apr.

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Comment by Wela on 29 April 2008 at 11:31pm: Thank you for the invitation.
all the best, Wela

Comment by marta cali on 29 April 2008 at 3:18am: hi Diego, realy I am thankfull for you invitation.
I´m working in this time, so much. For that i didn´t present any work in art review. By the way I am happy with the future of my projects, you know. Some day, i will tell you.
I wish you all the best. marta

Comment by Heidi Field-Alvarez on 28 April 2008 at 1:32am: Hey Diego, thanks for the invite. I'm enjoying artreview, this way I dont have to go out as much :)