The La MaMa gallery is reopening after a 2 year renovation.  While the gallery building once stood alone on the block it is now surrounded by the one of the largest redevelopment programs in New York City’s history.  The improved appearance of this block gives a new vitality to an already dynamic neighborhood and provides new audiences for the artists we exhibit.  La MaMa’s La Galleria (a not-for-profit gallery) was opened in the late 1980’s.  The Gallery’s mission is an extension of the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club’s mission to exhibit as many artists and art forms as possible. We exhibit a wide variety of artists at various stages of their careers. The gallery is a place where artistic experimentation is nurtured. 

tainted love
Curated by Steven Lam & Virginia Solomon for Visual AIDS.

June 4 - 28 , 2009
Opening reception: Friday, June 5 6– 9PM

Tuesday, June 9 8PM $15
THE HEAT IS ON! benefit for Tainted Love
Hosted by Mike Albo with John Oliver, Seth Bedford, The Gay Agenda, and Justin Bond
The Club - La Mama 74A East 4th Street

Sunday, June 14 4-6PM
Reading: Gregg Bordowitz, Raquel Gutierrez, & Lynne Tillman
La Galleria 6 East 1st Street - FREE

Sunday, June 21 3-5PM
Panel Discussion: Doug Ashford, Sharon Hayes, José Muñoz, with curators Steven Lam & Virginia Solomon
La Galleria 6 East 1st Street - FREE

Tainted Love offers a view of activist art that questions the idea that direct action is the only effective form of politics.  The exhibition takes its inspiration from political activity surrounding cultural production within the moment of AIDS activism, although the works represented are not strictly tied to AIDS. 

Tainted Love is presented by Visual AIDS, New York’s premier non-profit organization working between art and AIDS. Visual AIDS utilizes contemporary art to promote the message that “AIDS IS NOT OVER” through exhibitions, publications and events, and collaborations with artists, museums, schools, and activist organizations. We provide support for visual artists living with HIV and maintain a visual record of their contributions.  www.visualAIDS.org

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