James Oliver Gallery

James Oliver Gallery Philadelphia-based Contemporary Art Gallery 723 Chestnut Street

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The Year of No - Bonnie Brenda Scott

February 7th, 2015 - March, 21st 2015

Can't wait to see you all at the opening of such a talented artist! Opening Reception: Feb 6th, 2015 6-10 PM Refreshments will be served!

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James Oliver Gallery (723 Chestnut Street, 4th Floor) presents: Convenient Vanities and Political Fancies, a solo show featuring Cheryl Harper. Opening Saturday, November 15th, 2014 and running through January 15th, 2015. Reception November 15th, 6-9 PM, Refreshments will be served! Visit our website for more information @ www.JamesOliverGallery.co. Cheryl Harper, an artist and curator, finds her inspiration in American culture and politics. Her upcoming show at James Oliver Gallery will accentuate the threads of history that run through her work. Her newest body of furniture­-scaled mixed media installations is a play on the tradition of vanitas, in which the viewer is reminded that time on earth is finite. She calls these works, “Convenient Vanities." These symbolic pieces convey a modern day still life, based around a lifestyle that's far from still and the small tokens of convenience that may doubly shorten our lives. Her politically driven works will also be featured in this show, commenting on the ironic states of administrative affairs in the 21st century. As a female artist, Harper finds a unique way of connecting to the perspective of the female experience in the presidential environment through her symbolic ceramic sculptures. Please join us next Saturday!

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Come out on Saturday night! 

Eat some food from Morimoto have a drink and take in some art! 

ArtNUDE also is for a great cause so come out and support it! 

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                                            Artist Talk Tonight!                                             Artist Talk Tonight!                                             Artist Talk Tonight!

October 8th Breakdown David Meyer & Thomas Paul Raggio 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (723 Chestnut St) Artists David Meyer and Thomas Paul Raggio will be talking about their work that is currently hanging, & refreshment will be served. Come and listen and get some great insight from some talented people!  

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Saturday's Opening of Breakdown went really well! Thank you all who came out on such a muggy night. We all had fun discussing the work of Thomas Paul Raggio and David Meyer with all that came out.

For all those who could not make the opening for Breakdown this past Saturday, the show is up until October 11th. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 5-8 PM and Saturday 12-8 PM. We would love to get some of your feedback and thoughts on show! Come by and check out Breakdown while it is up!

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Sneak Peak for tonight!

Breakdown Thomas Paul Raggio David Meyer

Opening Reception starts at 6 PM!

Featuring a new collection by BOMBita Jewelry Designs

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We're here installing for Breakdown's Opening Reception featuring work by David Meyer + Thomas Paul Raggio -- Be here this Saturday, 6:00pm to 10:00pm to marvel over these fantastic pieces! Make sure you keep updated on the event on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/events/456833141125248/

For the Opening Reception we will also have a new collection by BOMBita Jewelry Designs -- We love Carly's work! Make sure to check out her work as well!

Can't wait to see you all this Saturday, Sept 6, at 6 pm!

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Coming next Saturday, James Oliver Gallery presents BREAKDOWN featuring the works of Thomas Paul Raggio and David Meyer. The opening reception starts September 6th at 6 to 10 PM. Can't wait to see you all there for the opening reception of this awesome show!

723 Chestnut Street 4th Floor Philadelphia PA, 19106

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Come by and celebrate with us for the launch of the new James Oliver Gallery website. www.JamesOliverGallery.co

Saturday August 23rd, 2014, 7 to 11 PM.

Hope to see you there!

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Coming Soon to James Oliver Gallery!

Breakdown 

Thomas Paul Raggio & David Meyer

Sept. 6 - Oct. 11, 2014

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   August 2nd was technically the last day of the #IAMHEREPHILLY show.

JOG was lucky enough to exhibit the works of infamous Philadelphia street artists: Darryl "Cornbread" McCray, Isaiah Zagar, Jessie Hemmons aka IshKnits, Joe Buruchow, Kid Hazo, and Conrad Benner aka Streets Dept with guest curation by Sara McCorriston of Paradigm Gallery + Studio. Thank you all for stopping by the show and all to helping to create such an awesome show.

      Updates on what is next at James Oliver Gallery to come soon!

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Art about extravagance or wasteful hoax?

Photographer Tyler Shields’ newest work involves the documentation of his girlfriend and Clint eastwood’s daughter, francesca eastwood destroying a red crocodile Hermes Birkin bag…with a chainsaw and lighter fluid.

If you dont know about Hermes, Birkin bags are probably the most exclusive product ever, demanding a waiting list and prices up to $100,000!

While the debate on whether or not the bag was real continues, so does the buzz.

The initial reaction from many was anger, and disgust and even a few death threats!

Tyler Shields has offered to donate $100,000 (£62,500) to a family in need after sparking controversy by snapping girlfriend and muse Francesca Eastwood setting fire to a Hermes Birkin bag.-link

Not only are the photos attractive and sexy, dangerous and already going viral, the concept behind the work makes us chuckle in a good way. Obviously questioning the roles of consumers and prodding at the notion of paying 1hundred grand for a purse, and what makes 1 hundred grand worth it? it’s a bit damien hirst but we like the spirit of it.  You must understand artists spend money on their work anyway and it obviously is gaining him international recognition. 

if the bag is not real the merit of the photos is EVEN GREATER for causing such a stir and inducing death threats over a ploy. well done tyler sheilds

other work by tyler includes destroying a famed pair of red soled louboutin stilettos and some adorable emma roberts vs barbie doll photos, deborah ann woll, evan peters and more @ TYLER SHIELDS.com

what do you all think? art or waste?

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Josh Fairbanks, “Drag Artwork Here” (2011), oil on canvas, 4’x4’

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Art Rx (June 7, 2012)

Awesome things to do in New York this week

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some of Charlette's sketches from last wednesday's nude figure drawing class! come sketch it out with us every week for only $10 ! 

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new work by one of our designers, charlette F hove of FakingFashion.com

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Pink Eternal by Jessica Nissen

now on exhibit as part of ANIMAL ISSUE at James Oliver Gallery, 723 Chestnut street, philadelphia 19106 , through june 23!  :The show features extended summer gallery hours from 3PM-8PM Wednesday- Friday and Saturday 12PM-8PM.