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Dennis Osadebe | Ly: "Neo Luv"

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2

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$2000 to
$10000
Date: 
Friday, 15 May 2020
Opening: 
Friday, 15 May 2020 - 3:30pm

What: GR gallery is pleased to announce "Neo Luv" a duo exhibition showcasing new works by internationally known artists from Nigeria and Japan:Dennis Osadebe and LY painter.Dubbed after Ly's main character "Luv" and Dennis own definition of his art as "Neo African", the show will present 20 fresh paintingson canvas, and two individualprints.Their workinvestigates and advance the discourse around the traditional cultural heritage, by decontextualizing, reinventing and mixing the old customs withnewand cutting edge elements,pushing beyond the boundaries the figurativeimagery in today’s art scene.  

When: Opening reception: Friday May 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm(Exhibition Dates: May 15 – June 7, 2020).Members of the press can contact GR galleryin advance to schedule a private viewing and/or an interview with the artists. 

Where:  GR gallery, 255 Bowery (btw Houston & Stanton) New York, NY 10002

Who:Dennis Osadebe(Nigerian, 1991), LY(Japanese)

Why: “Neo Luv”aims to exhibit the creativeoutput of these exceptionally gifted artists that, through a shared passion forimaginary characters, specific aspects of nowadays society, a unique colorpaletteand a hint of melancholy, reinterpret thetraditional culture in two singularways. This exhibition,esthetically characterized by Dennis vibrant, brightand alluring style,and LY’s more somber, contemplative and immersed approach,starts a discussion around contemporary topics such as cultural integration, economic exploitation and psychological conflicts.

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2124732900
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255 Bowery, New York, 10002, NY

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