Jamian Juliano-Villani Opens O'Flaherty's, a 2,000-Sqm Gallery in East Village
On September 8, Jamian Juliano-Villani, a Newark, New Jersey native born in 1987, will unveil O'Flaherty's, a 2,000-square-meter gallery located at 55 Avenue C in Manhattan's East Village. Drawing inspiration from Irish pubs, this venue aims to explore the market dynamics impacting artists. The gallery will showcase works from both emerging talents and established friends, including Anthea Hamilton and Ashley Bickerton, kicking off with a solo exhibition by Kim Dingle, who was born in Pomona, California, in 1951. Collaborating with Billy Grant, Ruby Zarsky, and Lola Kramer, the gallery will also feature a merchandise shop, private events, and monthly raves. Juliano-Villani, who resides in Brooklyn, is represented by Massimo De Carlo and has sold artworks exceeding $400,000 at auction.
Key facts
- Jamian Juliano-Villani opens O'Flaherty's gallery at 55 Avenue C, East Village, Manhattan.
- Gallery measures 2,000 square meters and opens September 8.
- Named after Irish pubs; conceived as a performance to analyze market dynamics.
- No fixed roster; exhibitions are one-shot, featuring emerging and established artists.
- First show is a solo exhibition of Kim Dingle, featuring her works with scary dolls.
- Partners include Billy Grant, Ruby Zarsky, and Lola Kramer.
- Gallery will host merchandise shop, private parties, and monthly raves.
- Juliano-Villani's works have sold for over $400,000 at auction.
Entities
Artists
- Jamian Juliano-Villani
- Kim Dingle
- Anthea Hamilton
- Ashley Bickerton
- Billy Grant
- Ruby Zarsky
- Lola Kramer
- Chuck Jones
- Marcell Jankovics
- Robert Crumb
- Samuel Beckett
- Gordon Lish
- Stephen King
- Raymond Carver
- David Everitt Howe
Institutions
- O'Flaherty's
- Massimo De Carlo
- Sperone Westwater
- Andrew Kreps Gallery
- Frieze
- Artribune
Locations
- Newark
- New Jersey
- New York
- Manhattan
- East Village
- 55 Avenue C
- Pomona
- California
- Los Angeles
- Brooklyn