John Giorno's debut art exhibition at Nicole Klagsbrun features twisted truisms and concrete poetry

At the Nicole Klagsbrun gallery, John Giorno unveils his inaugural art exhibition, showcasing striking text-based pieces that intertwine concrete poetry with visual artistry. The 70-year-old poet, celebrated for his avant-garde poetry performances and his role in Andy Warhol's 1963 film "Sleeper," presents his work in two formats. Bold stenciled phrases such as "Life is a Killer" and "Thanx 4 Nothing" adorn silver walls, while smaller black and white paintings of various sizes accompany these larger works. Giorno's unique style evolved from his groundbreaking "Electronic Sensory Poetry Environments," inspired by Robert Rauschenberg. The exhibition features haikus like "Millions of stars come into my head welcome home" and found text snippets like "Just say no to family values," running until June 12 at 526 West 26th Street, New York City.