Monday, January 19th, 2009
15 Years of New Image Art
On Saturday, Jan. 24, New Image Art will celebrate a decade and a half of service to the arts with the opening of 15 Years of New Image Art, a retrospective show/party featuring a truly spectacular roster of contributing artists who have come together to pay tribute. Since 1994, New Image Art has been at the forefront of the increasingly popular art movement to arise from the street, graffiti, and skateboard cultures. Anyone arguing the imprint Beautiful Losers has left on popular culture, and the footing Aaron Rose has established as the personality behind the phenomenon, should enthusiastically acknowledge New Image Art and its founder, Marsea Goldberg.
In fact, this will not be the first exhibit to honor the gallery. Almost four years ago (Feb 4 – March 1, 2005), RVCA hosted The New Image Art Show at RVCA. Taken from the show’s catalog, here’s what a few notable individuals have said about Marsea and New Image:
“Marsea is a whirlwind of big talk and outlandish thoughts.” Under the facade lies the sweetest woman you could ever meet. She champions the underdog. and act as a pied piper of soon to be well known artists. I can’t think of a more unavailable level in this world than the rare one she offers…” – Ed Templeton
“The New Image Art Show at RVCA is much more than a shout out. It should be considered more of a tribute. A tribute to every artist showing here and to Marsea Goldberg and her tireless dedication to supporting artists…” – Aaron Rose
“Marsea Goldberg is a crazy bad ass. She gives artists she beleives in a chance…she is constantly taking risks…which often put her reputation and her livelyhood in the line of fire. But she is so passionate about the art, and so dedicated to the artists she works with, that she has created something really special in her gallery…” – Pat Tenore – RVCA
“She has done LA a great service by simply being open…She has helped hundreds of very talented individuals to have an opportunity when none else existed…Marsea has a generous, warm, caring spirit underneath that east coast shell, and I’ve personally seen her do some very kind and extremely beautiful acts in the name of support and for the sake of helping art(ists).” – Rich Jacobs
As if the commemorative show isn’t enough, Rich Jacobs will present a special edition of his ongoing Move group exhibits. Jacobs and Goldberg met at his first Move show, and shortly after New Image began hosting the ongoing series. Billed as a “show within a show, Move #18 will replicate the original 10 x 10 New Image gallery space and feature works by Jordin Isip, Melinda Beck, Thomas Campbell, Phil Frost, Barry McGee and many more.
15 Years of New Image Art
Saturday, Jan. 24, 7-11pm
7910 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Special Live Performance by No Age
Participating artists:
Ed Templeton, Barry McGee, Clare Rojas, Deanna Templeton, Jo Jackson, Chris Johanson, Thomas Campbell, Judith Supine, Eddie Martinez, The Uncomfortable Jams, Rich Jacobs and Move, Tauba Auerbach, Chris Lindig, Shepard Fairey, Cleon Peterson, Cheryl Dunn, Geoff McFetridge, Jim Houser, Rebecca Westcott, Jeff Soto, Matt Leines, Swoon, Faile, David Ellis, Bast, Aiko, Date Farmers, Leigh LeDare, Os Gemeos, Neckface, Kelsey Brookes, Megan Whitmarsh, Misaki Kawai, Taylor McKimens, Anthony Lister, Skullphone, Caroline Hwang, Suzannah Sinclair, Clayton Brothers, Christopher Garrett, Sean Cassidy, Liz Young, Cody Hudson, Karen Finley, Johanna Went, Various and Gold, Shay Nowick, Antonio Diaz, Christopher Garrett, Tony Cox and Rich Jacobs.
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February 12th, 2009 at 11:46 am
the art collectors » Rich Jacobs’ Minor Threat Billboard said:
[…] humble efforts, including zines, a record label, and his curated series of Move group shows (which recently celebrated its 18th installment alongside New Image Art’s 15 year anniversary). The focal point of the exhibit is a […]