Art Basel week in Miami

It's about that time again. Hotel rooms are booked, gallery directors are are stressing out over last minute preparations and parties are planned! If you're planning to check out the endless amount of art fairs taking place in Miami Dec. 3 through Dec. 6, expect to see some familiar work. Both Cara Ober and Rob Tarbell will be exhibiting at Aqua Art. Cara Ober will also be exhibiting at Scope. Both of these fairs are a must see!

New Website Launch!

Gallery Imperato has FINALLY launched a new website. The design is more user-friendly and makes browsing through the artwork much more enjoyable. There is still more to come so check back for updates. We are currently working on an Artwork Search Filter, which will allow visitors to browse by size, genre, color, price range, etc. There will also be a detail image feature allowing for up close looks of your favorite pieces. Check out what we have so far... www.galleryimperato.com

WE'RE MOVING!

Gallery Imperato is currently in the process of relocating. We will be available by appointment only during this transition. Please call us at 443.257.4166 to make arrangements to view artwork.

We look forward to disclosing our new location and the date for a grand re-opening celebration!

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New Exhibit featuring Dana Reifler Amato

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Human Subjects

The City of Greenbelt, Department of Recreation Presents

Human Subjects
Paintings by Sasha Blanton


through October 30, 2009 @ Greenbelt Community Center Art Gallery

15 Cresent Rd. Greenbelt, MD 20770

From Follow @ Die Botschaft 1628

From Follow
Polaroid collages by Matthew Kern
through November 21, 2009

presented at Die Botschaft 1628
courtesy of Gallery Imperato

















Die Botschaft 1628 is a new venue for art and culture in Baltimore's historic Bolton Hill neighborhood. "Botschaft" means "message" and "embassy" (in German), which describes both the architectural space and the cultural mission of this private gallery.

Die Botschaft 1628
1628 Bolton Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
by appointment only

To schedule an appointment, please contact Gallery Imperato at 443.257.4166.

SMOKE RINGS: New works by Rob Tarbell

Gallery Imperato is pleased to announce Smoke Rings, a solo exhibition of new work by Rob Tarbell from his series, Smokes. Comprised of smoke-marked works on paper that depict performing animals, the work intends to balance accident with control and give permanence to the ephemeral. The parallel between the artist’s subjects and unconventional process makes for a thought-provoking exhibition. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to animal rescue organizations.

The idea for Smokes stemmed from a self-help technique in which sentimental objects are burned to remove their emotional burden. Tarbell took the technique a step further by mounting paper to the ceiling in a Michelangelo-like fashion in order to capture the resulting smoke. Credit cards, photos and slides of his artwork are frequently sacrificed. In the process of being destroyed, the burning objects emit smoke upwards onto the paper thus capturing and containing the memory of what was. The finished pieces depict almost ghost-like images of galloping horses, dancing bears and trickster elephants.

Modifying the behavior of the animals for use in entertainment requires knowledge of their specific natures and how they would respond to different stimuli. The same is true for the use of smoke as an instrument for creating art. The properties must be known and used appropriately or the desired result will not ensue. Attempting to control and direct smoke onto paper is much like taming a wild animal. It is unpredictable and unnatural, yet the result is often breathtaking. The images are kinetic, powerful, haunting and beautiful. They seem to have a life of their own, a spirit, a memory.

Smoke Rings will run from September 18 - October 31, 2009.
Please join us for an opening reception on Friday, September 18th from 7-10pm.