17 Oct Scratching the surface, a group show
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Jonathan LeVine Projects and Dorothy Circus Gallery proudly
present Scratching the surface, a group show co-curated by Alexandra Mazzanti and Jonathan LeVine.
The show will be on view at Ki Smith Gallery, in New York City’s Lower East Side, from October 19, 2024
until November 24, 2024.
What began as a friendly conversation between two gallerists—each with distinct backgrounds, but united
by a shared passion—has blossomed into a unique and exciting collaboration. Both Alexandra and
Jonathan have dedicated their careers to discovering and promoting the most fascinating and innovative
contemporary art, and they are renowned for constantly seeking out the unconventional and
groundbreaking. Alexandra and Jonathan have collaborated on numerous projects in the past, including
the Stories from Wonderland series in 2007 and the museum exhibition and catalog Pop surrealism:
what a wonderfool world in 2010.
This group exhibition will present a stimulating selection of new discoveries and artists represented by
both Dorothy Circus Gallery and Jonathan LeVine Projects. Among the standout artists for this inaugural
event, which aims to become a recurring fixture, are names dear to both gallerists. Notably, South
Florida-based artist Francesco Lo Castro, known for his vibrant, kaleidoscopic paintings and sculptures
brimming with movement, returns with an entirely new artistic approach.
Jonathan Viner, master of cinematic painting, draws inspiration from art history with echoes of Vilhelm
Hammershøi and Carl Holsøe, while also reflecting 1980s American culture and its icons, along with
contemporary interiors and futuristic visions. Kumkum Fernando, a star in the Jonathan Levine Projects
lineup, brings a cosmic flair to the exhibition with his mixed-media creations that fuse sculpture and
futuristic design. Italian street artist Millo, who recently completed one of his signature large-scale murals
in Manhattan, inspired by the topic of urban ecosystem restoration and the importance of green spaces,
adds his unmistakable poetic touch to the show with a message of sustainability and love blooming from
his painting, Your story.
The works of Matthew Grabelsky, Yokoteen, Valdo Manullang, and Clémentine Bal will travel to New
York for this occasion, where they can be appreciated in all their glory by local collectors. Joining us for
the first time are artists such as Tubagus Salamudin Alamin, Ray Arcadio, Geoffrey Bouillot, Doras,
Kanako Ozawa, Vanessa Powers, and Yusuke Toda.
In a market often driven by fleeting trends, Scratching the surface instead dives into the contemporary
landscape in search of what might “leave a mark” now and for years to come, presenting a collection of
works that will undoubtedly resonate with discerning collectors and art lovers alike.
We invite you to join us on October 19, from 6:00 until 9:00 PM EDT, for the opening reception at Ki Smith
Gallery, 170 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002, USA. Both Jonathan, Alexandra, and many of the artists
will be present.
Jonathan Levine Projects is committed to new and cutting-edge art. Its roots date back to 1995 when
LeVine’s life-long participation in punk and underground music grew into a curatorial experiment with the
visual culture that surrounded him. In 2005, he opened Jonathan LeVine Gallery in the Chelsea district of
New York City and had great success nurturing the careers of many celebrated artists. In 2017, the
gallery relocated to Jersey City with a newfound focus on community and collaboration. The renamed
Jonathan LeVine Projects aims to create engaging programs and interesting partnerships beyond the
traditional gallery space. With an eye towards honoring and connecting with the history and context of
Post War art, Jonathan LeVine Projects explores the terrain of the high, the low and everything in
between. In 2019, Jonathan LeVine Projects transitioned from a brick-and-mortar gallery to a virtual
exhibition platform, spearheading a digital marketplace for fine art.
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