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Barber and Castiglia at Last Rites
Shawn Barber and Vincent Castiglia will be exhibiting together at New York's Last Rites Gallery from the 13th of December, 2008 until the 22nd of January, 2009. The show, titled 'Anathema' will open on the 13th of December, 7pm – 11pm. Shawn Barber will be signing his book 'Forever and Ever' during the opening.
Shawn Barber (above right,) well known for his portraits of tattooed artists, will be showcasing his first series of erotic work. Also on show will be the blood paintings of Vincent Castiglia (below right,) fresh from his solo exhibition at the H.R. Giger Museum.
The only dark art gallery in New York, Last Rites was founded by legendary painter and tattooist, Paul Booth and is curated by gallery director and artist Genevive Zacconi.
'Anathema' – Shawn Barber and Vincent Castiglia
13th of December – 22nd of January
Opening Reception: 13th of December, 7pm – 11pm
511 W. 33rd St
(between 10th and 11th Avenues, 3 blocks from Penn Station)
3rd Floor
New York, NY
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