Apotropaica08.08 2024
I Don’t Believe In Time Anymore
A retrospective of the work of the late, great Daniel Hughes of Philadelphia, “I don’t believe in time anymore” was a quote by the artist texted to friend. When Daniel passed away suddenly in September 2022, he left behind a massive amount of work, a prolific catalogue now frozen in time. With this show, we hope to showcase the work of Daniel Hughes and continue to preserve his legacy.
Join us Friday September 6th from 6-10p at Space 1026 for the opening ceremony.
844 North Broad Street
Philadelphia
08.01 2024
Apotropaica
Apotropaica
Mandy Cano Villalobos & Gina Tibbott
August 2nd – 25th
Opening reception Aug 2nd 6-10pm
Apotropaica – an object, assemblage, or act assigned the purpose of warding off evil.
The desire to ward off misfortune and evil persists in every human culture throughout history. Charms, talismans, sanctified ointments – these apotropaic elements testify to our enduring belief in the unseen forces that shape our lives. Their general grotesquery gives away their purpose: grinning gorgons stand watch over medieval cathedrals; a frightening face decorates ancient pottery. Their ugliness guards against those atrocities we wish to evade.
This practice also appears in assemblages and hordes. Throughout history, hordes of protective objects have served as communal fortresses against malevolent forces. In ancient Greece, devotees offered small terracotta or bronze votives to Asclepius, the god of medicine. Molded legs, breasts and eyes represented afflicted body parts, and functioned as physical prayers for divine healing. Witch bottles, dating to the 17th century, were protective containers filled with various items such as nails, hair, urine, and thorns. Buried under hearths or near doorways, these bottles were believed to capture and neutralize malevolent spells and spirits directed at the household. In the Season 1 Episode 4 of Hoarders, ‘Jake’s Fresh Start’ (2009), a young man collects the hair of a deceased pet as an offering against evil. Hoarding is human. So too, is the assigning of meaning to tangible barriers between ourselves and evil.
The bulk of objects presented here are made from ceramic and plastic – two of humankind’s most environmentally-impactful innovations that share a physical permanence. In this permanence, they embody a collective assertion to control the chaos and unpredictability of life.
04.19 2024
BIKE TOUR of the NAVY YARD. History, Now and Future!
Arts and recreational sports at the Navy Yard. ALL part of a healthy community. Active. Fulla vigah, plus more than a little vim!
That includes, of course, cycling as an integral part of the entire scene. Think Amsterdam. Fewer cars, lots of bicycles!
BIKE TOUR OF THE NAVY YARD THIS SATURDAY!
More details here.
04.16 2024
EXPANDED DIMENSIONS
Opening Reception
Friday, May 3 from 6pm to 10pm
Gallery Hours
Wednesdays-Fridays from 5pm to 7pm
Musical Performances
Friday, May 10 at 7pm
Saturday, May 18 at 7pm
Closing Reception
Friday May 31 from 6pm to 10pm
04.03 2024
CIRCUMAMBIENCE
SPACE 1026 Presents:
CIRCUMAMBIENCE
A Solo Exhibition by Caroline Mills
April 5 – April 27, 2024
Opening Reception: April 5th, 6pm – 10pm
Caroline Mills is a Philadelphia based illustrator and printmaker with a BFA from Tyler School of Art. Her work features imagery coinciding with childhood nostalgia and growing up as a person processing trauma and mental illness. Her pen and marker drawings are inspired by pop culture, music, cartoons, and fashion.
03.08 2024
STOCK Zine Fest
Hang out with your favorite zine & comic artist from around town, plus access to some exclusive collectors collectible collections
Sat. March 30th
FREE
03.08 2024
Alaina Ewins Solo Show
Cats & Chick’s
A retrospective of comics, thoughts, & sketches from 2015 – 2024
March 1st – 30th
Opening First Friday 3.1.24
6-9 pm
12.11 2023
Joe Boruchow – Monster Storm
Opening reception Jan 5th
6-9pm
Joe Boruchow is a Philadelphia based muralist and paper cutout artist whose site- specific work is designed to fit into architectural niches and public spaces. Born and raised in the Washington DC area, he moved to Philadelphia in 1997. The self-taught artist started working in paper cutout in 2003 and has been consistently exploring ways to transcend the traditional medium, translating his designs into large scale murals, graphic novels, fine art prints and metal wall hangings. Inspired by his surroundings, current events and architecture, his black and white installations have become iconic in the Philadelphia region. His work explores themes of race, sexuality, politics, history and art, all through the subtractive art of paper cutout. His designs are all created from a single piece of black paper where all the white sections are excised by hand with an exacto blade and all the black sections must connect to the whole. Often quite small, the original paper cutouts are scaled up to fit their intended space. He was a finalist for Pew Fellowship and has worked on major murals with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. His graphic novel, “Stuffed Animals” was awarded a Xeric Grant for graphic fiction. As a visiting artist, he is often called upon to lecture and instruct at colleges such as The University of the Arts and institutions such as The Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Hi