FB Gallery

FB Gallery in proud to collaborate with Underline Gallery to...

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:07:16 -0400

FB Gallery in proud to collaborate with Underline Gallery to present SOUK: And You Shall Find. OPENING: October 17th at Underline Gallery, 238 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011.
More info at http://www.underlinegallery.com/

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Come join us for our grand final party on...

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:46:00 -0400

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Come join us for our grand final party on September 28th, from 9pm to 2am:

BLUE TECHNO, an EXIT Dance Party:

Come dance to the sick sounds of hi-energy techno beats for the EXIT party of FB Gallery:

Music by three acclaimed DJs:

Dave Ruff (NYC)
http://soundcloud.com/soundbender

Silicon Syndicate (Icarus Creation, NYC)
http://soundcloud.com/siliconsyndicate

Phylum (NYC)
http://soundcloud.com/phylumnyc

Suggested donation of $15 at door (to cover bar and other expenses)

TAPES by Miljan Suknovic OPENING: Thursday, September 27th,...

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:09:00 -0400

TAPES by Miljan Suknovic

OPENING: Thursday, September 27th, 7 pm

On view until Sunday, September 30th

FB Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of new works by New York based artist Miljan Suknovic. On view will be a range of new works on paper and canvas in which Suknovic continues to translate color and line into luminous and flawlessly calibrated abstractions. Suknovic’s technique is straightforward— by using a brush and masking tape he moves color around in controlled areas. Sometimes the tape has been previously painted and used to create other art works. It then returns to blank paper and creates a new original pictorial concept. Suknovic creates a spectacle of great beauty, in which the painting alternately offers resistance to the eye or pulls the viewer into glowing fields of brilliant depth.

Miljan Suknovic studied art and architecture in Belgrade, Prague, Florence (graduated 2005), Hamburg (DAAD Scholarship for Artist) and New York. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in galleries in Italy, France, Serbia, Greece, Germany and the US. His first solo show in America was held at the Union Gallery New York in 2008. He has also created large scale mural paintings in Florence and Bologna. He currently lives and works in New York.

3 days / 3 events at FB GalleryTo celebrate the impending end...

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:36:00 -0400

3 days / 3 events at FB Gallery

To celebrate the impending end of FB Gallery at its current location in Tribeca, we are organizing three last events:

1. SARAVAH, Umbanda in multimedia.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 9:15pm
The Saravah exhibit is an experience of fascinating Afro-Brazilian Umbanda rituals as seen by three acclaimed Brazilian photographers. The images are projected onto inflatable structures especially created for the event.
Umbanda is a unique Brazilian syncretic religion born in Rio de Janeiro over a century ago. It absorbed African cults of possessions, Catholic elements, Spiritism of Allan Kardec, Indian traditions, Hinduism, Buddhism and Kabbalah. Mel Alexenberg in his ‘Educating artists for the future’ concludes, ‘Umbanda reveals isomorphisms and similarities between so many cultures that it can be seen as exemplar of coexistence.’
The exhibition is organized by Ticún Brasil/תיקון ברזיל in collaboration with FB Gallery and the Brazilian Endowment for the Arts.

UMBANDA PHOTOGRAPHY BY:

Marcello Vitorino, Santo André, SP
Daniel Protzner, Belo Horizonte
A pandilla, photo collective from Rio de Janeiro

LIVE PERFORMANCE by Café da Silva (Umbanda percussion).
Edson Aparecido da Silva, aka Café, played with Mick Jagger, David Byrne and Harry Belafonte, among many others. His dedication to the drums began at the age of 8 when he became fascinated by the Afro-Brazilian rhythms he heard and felt at the Umbanda meetings which he attended with his parents.

2. TAPES, a solo show of new works by Miljan Suknovic
Thursday, Sept. 27, 7pm (Works on view until Sept.30)
FB Gallery in collaboration with Slag Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of new works by New York based artist Miljan Suknovic. On view will be a range of new works on paper and canvas in which Suknovic continues to translate color and line into luminous and flawlessly calibrated abstractions. Suknovic’s technique is straightforward— by using a brush and masking tape he moves color around in controlled areas. Sometimes the tape has been previously painted and used to create other art works. It

then returns to blank paper and creates a new original pictorial concept. Suknovic creates a spectacle of great beauty, in which the painting alternately offers resistance to the eye or pulls the viewer into glowing fields of brilliant depth.

and last but not least:

3. BLUE TECHNO - - - - -> EXIT Dance Party

Friday, Sept. 28, 9pm

Come dance to the sick sounds of hi-energy techno beats for the EXIT party of FB Gallery. Music by three acclaimed DJs:

Dave Ruff (NYC):
http://soundcloud.com/soundbender

Silicon Syndicate (Icarus Creation, NYC):
http://soundcloud.com/siliconsyndicate

Phylum (NYC):
http://soundcloud.com/phylumnyc

Suggested donation of $15 at door (to cover bar and other expenses)

Saravah Opening September 26th, 9pm at FB Gallery (368...

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:25:00 -0400

Saravah

Opening September 26^th, 9pm at FB Gallery (368 Broadway, Manhattan)

Saravah exhibit features fascinating Umbanda rituals as seen by acclaimed Brazilian artists: Antonio Bokel (paintings), Marcello Vitorino, Daniel Protzner and A Pandilla collective (photography).

Multimedia presentation will be projected to inflatable structures transforming space and creating immersible environments.

Umbanda is the unique Brazilian syncretic religion born in Rio de Janeiro over a century ago. Emerging from African cults of possessions it absorbed Spiritism of Allan Kardec, Catholic elements, Indian traditions, Hinduism, Buddhism and Kabbalah. Umbanda influenced daily life and culture of Brazilians in music, art, religion and cuisine.

American scholar Mel Alexenberg in his ‘Educating artists for the future’ concludes, ‘Umbanda reveals isomorphisms and similarities between so many cultures that it can be seen as exemplar of coexistence.’

The exhibit is presented by Ticún Brasil, a Jewish volunteering guide to Brazil: ticunbrasil.com

NYC in Orb, a photo installation by Conceição Praun Opening:...

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:27:07 -0400

NYC in Orb, a photo installation by Conceição Praun

Opening: Tuesday, September 18 @ 7pm

When coming to New York for the first time last April, Conceição Praun, a photographer and filmmaker passionate about environmental issues, decided to focus her attention on NYC’s environment and document her observations through a series of original black and white photographs.

Ms. Praun is recognized internationally for her persistence in travelling the world to document the environment. Those trips and meetings have opened her eyes to various environmental issues and has contributed greatly towards Praun’s attitude of questioning the human’s values on the 21st century.

“I would like to express just how difficult it has been for me to encourage people here in New York City to recognize the importance of their awareness to our environment. Often I have felt frustrated by the seeming lack of interest displayed by many. I have found myself to be a pioneer, touching lives with these very real issues that are crucial for our survival. I have come to recognize that the senses of the masses appear dulled and have nurtured extreme passive attitudes towards our social dilemmas that we should responsibly address. We are all part of a great family called the human race living on planet Earth. Take care of the environment — it’s not only our collective responsibility, but is also our right to do so without obstruction. To this, I remain committed.” - Conceição Praun

About the Artist

Conceição Praun was born in Olinda, Pernambuco in the north east of Brazil. Ms. Praun developed an interest in the “camera obscura” and learned the principles of this optical device while living in London where she had her first showcase. Ms. Praun then moved to Paris where she met George Fèvre (1930-2007), a master of photo development who was an apprentice to Henri Cartier-Bresson. This relationship encouraged Ms Praun’s deep appreciation on his theory of “l’instant décisif”. Fèvre became Ms. Praun’s mentor and exercised a great influence on her career, she promised him that she would focus on the metaphysical contrasts of black and white. Her photographs favor spontaneity over prose and composition. Praun travels the world seeking to highlight the conditions of social and environmental circumstances in order to create awareness on society’s behaviors. “Take care of our environment — it’s a duty which transcends cultural, socioeconomic and all kind of boundaries.” – Conceição

Video of Axel Dörner & Phil Minton AMAZING performance at...

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:46:46 -0400

Video of Axel Dörner & Phil Minton AMAZING performance at the intimate FB Gallery last night. Thanks to Kevin Reilly for filming.

“Phil Minton’s light cooing and imputed engagement with both the core and periphery of language blend

ed with Dörner’s faintly audible hisses and escapes of air - a sense of leaky valves and drifting vessels. Minton’s clusters of coughs, sniffs, and faint whistles, his rasps and passages of air and almost-found words were the prelude to a spellbinding silence near the close of their duet.” - Geoff Winston (londonjazz.blogspot.com)

Last night Experimental Jazz concert at FB gallery with Axel...

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:14:08 -0400

Last night Experimental Jazz concert at FB gallery with Axel Dorner, Phil Minton, Okkyung Lee and C Spencer Yeh. Photo by Alexander Ra.

Mainland at FB Gallery, Sept 15th, 8pm. More info...

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 23:37:00 -0400

Mainland at FB Gallery, Sept 15th, 8pm. More info soon!

http://mainlandmusic.tumblr.com/
http://www.facebook.com/mainlandband

Experimental Jazz concert at FB Gallery, Sunday, Sept. 9 at...

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 09:54:38 -0400

Experimental Jazz concert at FB Gallery, Sunday, Sept. 9 at 8pm:

British jazz/free-improvising vocalist Phil Minton’s only performance in New York!
Minton began playing in jazz bands in the late ’50s. Late his specialty became literary texts: he has sung lyrics by Daniil Kharms and Joseph Brodsky and James Joyce among others.
He is perhaps best known, however, for his completely free-form work, which involves “extended techniques” that are extremely unsettling. His vocals often include the sounds of retching, burping, screaming, and gasping, as well as childlike muttering, whining, crying and humming; he also has an ability to distort his vocal cords to produce two notes at once.
As an improviser, Minton has toured throughout the world, working with a great many creative musicians, including Peter Brötzmann, Fred Frith, John Butcher, and Derek Bailey’s Company

watch: http://youtu.be/Z3PFIYka1dU
read: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/phil-minton-mn0000845323

Rare appearance in US by German trumpeter Axel Dörner who developed one of the most unique voices in free improvisation.
He established a completely different language for the trumpet in the late ‘90s, starting anew by focusing on the sound of his breath. With enough amplification, the most microscopic gestures sound like electronic flurries.

watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TleICJlQTqg
read: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/axel-d%C3%B6rner-mn0000043644

A native of Korea, Okkyung Lee has been developing her own voice in a contemporary cello performance, improvisation and composition.
With her solid classical training as a foundation, she incorporates jazz, sounds, korean traditional music, and noise with extended techniques to create her unique blend of music.
Since 2000, she has performed and recorded with numerous artists such as Laurie Anderson, Carla Bozulich, Evan Parker and John Zorn to name a few.

watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmU7eesu_NM
read: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/05/qa_okkyung_lee.php

C. (Chih-Fu) Spencer Yeh was born in Taipei, Taiwan and is now based out of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Yeh is active both as a solo and ensemble artist, as well as with his primary ‘organized sound’ project, Burning Star Core. As an improviser, Yeh has focused on developing a personal vocabulary using violin, voice, and electronics. As a sound organizer/composer, Yeh works with all aspects available surrounding a work, aurally and physically, as elements key to the cumulative experience. He is concerned not only with the sensual aspects of sound, but the gestural qualities as well. Yeh has performed alongside and collaborated with a deep and ever-growing list of artists and groups including Tony Conrad, Evan Parker, Thurston Moore and many others, and has performed across the U.S.A. and Europe in a variety of settings and festivals.

watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQiDeJGA448
read: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/09/c_spencer_yeh_burning_star_core_interview.php

Presented by Extended Techniques, Contemporary music podcast, reviews and events guide in NYC.

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Come listen to Okkyung Lee this Sunday, Sept 9 at 8pm at FB...

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:08:14 -0400

Come listen to Okkyung Lee this Sunday, Sept 9 at 8pm at FB Gallery. More info tk soon!

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/05/qa_okkyung_lee.php

do you think art still has the capacity to be controversial or shocking in an age where the viewer already expects controversy?

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:09:42 -0400

not really….

Nova Mitologia by Antonio Bokel, 2011 Own four rare woodcut...

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:39:00 -0400

Nova Mitologia by Antonio Bokel, 2011

Own four rare woodcut prints by Brazilian artist Antonio Bokel from his series Nova Mitologia. Inspired by the Brazilian religion Umbanda, Nova Mitologia consist of nine unique black and red woodcut prints on cotton paper (12” x 9” each; 1/10 edition). For a limited time we offer these four beautiful woodcut prints together for $1400 (each piece is worth $450 on its own.) Email FB Gallery at fbgallery@yahoo.com for more info or visit our online store at http://goodsie.com/store/fbgallery/antonio-bokel

For more info on Umbanda: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbanda

An ideal venue in the heart of downtown Manhattan (in TriBeCa),...

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:27:28 -0400

An ideal venue in the heart of downtown Manhattan (in TriBeCa), FB Gallery has a history of great art exhibits and would love to accommodate your event!

Charming and unique, FB Gallery consists of 700 square feet of open space with 15 feet high ceilings, and stairs leading up to a quaint loft. This space works for many different types of events: fundraisers, art shows, cocktail events, photo-shoots, filming location, performance space, and all kinds of social gatherings. The space is available for hourly, daily, weekly or monthly events. Contact us for details at fbgallery@yahoo.com.

Two Brothers, by Demian Jacob, 2011. Available...

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:21:30 -0400

Two Brothers, by Demian Jacob, 2011. Available at http://goodsie.com/store/fbgallery/demian-jacob

Come celebrate the impending end of FB Gallery at its present...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:19:40 -0400

Come celebrate the impending end of FB Gallery at its present location in Tribeca, we’re throwing a party to reminisce and dance!

Moustache Productions Presents GBFB, a dance party to celebrate one year of great shows, art, parties at FB Gallery on Broadway. Hosted by Shervin’s World, music by Joey Trotto Jr. of Youngbrokenfamous, performances by Phylum, Sweater Beats & AnimalHouse.

All good things come to an end… To celebrate the...

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:03:00 -0400

All good things come to an end…

To celebrate the impending end of FB Gallery at its present location in Tribeca, we’re throwing a party to reminisce and dance!

MOUSTACHE PRESENTS(EXCLUSIVE):
GBFB (Goodbye FB gallery) PARTY

hosted by: SHERVIN’S WORLD
THURSDAY 8/30/2012

9pm-1am / $15

368 BROADWAY #209

New York, NY 10013

SWEATER BEATS
http://soundcloud.com/sweaters
ANIMALHOUSE
http://soundcloud.com/animalhousebk
JOEY TROTTO JR.
http://soundcloud.com/joeyxtrotto
PHYLUM

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: SHERVINS WORLD
http://shervinnassi.blogspot.com/

PS: All proceeds from the party will go to (life)support the gallery! Have fun!

Untitled, 2012 by Denis Rauter. Find more of Denis Rauter...

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:29:00 -0400

Untitled, 2012 by Denis Rauter. Find more of Denis Rauter beautifully composed New York images on our webstore. Click the pic for more info.

Untitled, 2012 by Denis Rauter. Find more of Denis Rauter...

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 01:09:00 -0400

Untitled, 2012 by Denis Rauter. Find more of Denis Rauter beautifully composed New York images on our webstore. Click the pic for more info.

Letter Racer show at FB Gallery, Friday August 17th at 9pm...

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:38:53 -0400

Letter Racer show at FB Gallery, Friday August 17th at 9pm http://www.facebook.com/events/167998589991428/