The Shooting Gallery is pleased and proud to present once again the majestic work of Van Arno. Van will be showing at next months July 10th opening here at the Shooting Gallery, and his new work is potent and aesthetically pleasurable; a show you definitely do not want to miss!

Van Arno, based out of Los Angeles, California, has progressed throughout the years as a pioneer of the contemporary art scene. Van’s work presents themes of mythology, folklore, self-identity, and pop culture, all of which shine its ways through the sculpted beautiful, often nude, figures he paints. Van’s artwork pushes the envelope of the contemporary art scene, and takes risk by emphasizing that more is always better.

Van’s current paintings present a softer tone, with lighter brush strokes, but still have the “Van Arno” dark and mysterious meaning to them. His works that will be shown are on women in english literature that have dominating themes of strong female identity, transition from dark to light, undying passionate love, and enlightenment. Van’s expertise is evident with his impressive eye catching artwork, imaginative subject matter, and the unique symbolism which characterizes and connects each piece.

Enjoy the sneak peak of photos!

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Van Arno’s website

"Dawn Warms the Cadaver Ophelia"

"Consumption Consumes Camille"

"Charlotte Bronte is Carried to Heaven by Morning Sickness"

"Hester Prynne Pricked"

Thanks to everyone who came out to the first opening at 941Geary. The show, A New Beginning, was a complete success!

The exhibition launched the gallery into full effect showcasing artists from the urban and contemporary art genres. The inaugural show featured works by established and emerging artists such as the Clayton Brothers, Kofie One, Erik Otto, Tim Biskup, Joshua Petker, Cheryl Molnar, Michael Page, David Bayus, David Grant, Lina María Rincón, Oliver Vernon, David Choong Lee, Henry Gunderson, Scott Hove, Robert Minervini, Jon Todd, APEX and Hush. The 3,000 square foot warehouse was packed with art lovers and connoisseurs of all kinds enjoying and absorbing the multifaceted exhibition.

Please visit Gallery 941Geary here!

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Myrtle Alley view of 941Geary

Robert Minervini's VLC (very large chandelier)

Checking out Robert Minervini's piece

Overview of the space

TOMORROW night, White Walls and The Shooting Gallery opens their new space with the debut show – A New Beginning:

Introducing 941 Geary, a pioneer exhibition space dedicated to artists and projects of cultural distinction contributing to the landscape of contemporary art. The 3,000 square foot converted warehouse offers a platform for artists to implement the environment to further enhance their vision and offer viewers a heightened experience of their work.

941 Geary’s debut show, A New Beginning, brings together the work of several emerging, mid-career and established artists working within  urban and contemporary art genres.  The exhibition features works by the Clayton Brothers, Kofie One, Mark Warren Jacques, Erik Otto, Tim Biskup, Joshua Petker, Cheryl Molnar, Michael Page, David Bayus, David Grant, Lina Marie Rincon, Oliver Vernon, David Choong Lee, Henry Gunderson, Scott Hove, Robert Minervini, Jon Todd and Hush.  The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 26th, 2024 from 6-9pm. The exhibit will be on display through July 10th, 2024 and is free and open to the public.

-Hope to see you there!

Fahamu Pecou’s opening reception of “Whirl Trade” at Shooting Gallery was featured in a video clip on Warholian.com. See for yourself!

Fahamu Pecou “Whirl Trade” @ Shooting Gallery

The opening reception of “Whirl Trade” at The Shooting Gallery was great!  Here are some photos:

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DRAW, featured at the Shooting Gallery in April of 2024, is now opening this upcoming Saturday, June 19^th in Mexico City, Mexico at the Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico.  Exploring the drawing as an integral foundation of visual and graphic art, DRAW aims to draw attention to its many facets, styles, and genres.  Curated by Erik Foss and Curse Mackey, DRAW has become a largely successful contemporary drawing exhibition, showing original drawings from over 350 artists that work within a variety of styles – illustration, graffiti, tattoo, literature, design, animation, skateboard, music, and psychedelic, among others.  This upcoming show will be DRAW’s first museum show, and will be on display through August 15^th.  This project continues to grow and develop along its anticipated 15-year track as new work is constantly being added to the collection.  In Mexico City, Miguel Calderon will curate several contemporary artists to be a part of DRAW: Mexico, work that will remain in the show as it continues on its world tour through Tokyo, Paris, Milan, Vienna, Los Angeles, Barcelona, and Berlin.  Check it out!

The Shooting Gallery will be showcasing Fahamu Pecou’s work in the upcoming show “Whirl Trade,” opening Saturday, June 12th from 7 – 11pm.  Pecou spoke with the SF Bay Guardian about his upcoming show, discussing “Whirl Trade” as a theme developed from questioning perceptions of African and African American cultural identity within both Africa and the African diaspora.  Check out the SF Bay Guardian Interview below!

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Join us at the Shooting Gallery this Saturday, June 12th between 7 and 11pm!  Visit “Whirl Trade” to view Pecou’s artistic and performative take of perceptions of hip hop culture across the African diaspora!