Summary:
Deli Gallery, a New York City art gallery known for showcasing emerging talent, is closing after eight years.
The gallery's final show, "Long-Winded", will feature the work of Jose de Jesus Rodriguez and will conclude on September 28th.
Founder Max Marshall expressed gratitude for the opportunity to support artists and their unique vision, stating the gallery was founded on a commitment to community and highlighting important voices.
Deli Gallery exhibited artists such as Skye Volmar, Alina Perez, and Abigail Lucien, as well as the artist duos Ficus Interfaith and ASMA.
The gallery is known for its focus on bold figurative painting and installations, exploring themes of race, sexuality, and art history through bold colors, surreal proportions, and irreverent insights.
Deli Gallery, a New York City art gallery known for championing emerging artists, is closing its doors after eight years.
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<figcaption>Installation shot of Sergio Miguel's work at Deli Gallery. Courtesy Deli Gallery.</figcaption>
</figure>The gallery announced the closure on Instagram, stating that operations will cease on September 28th after its final show, “Long-Winded”, featuring the work of Jose de Jesus Rodriguez.
Founder Max Marshall expressed gratitude for the opportunity to showcase artists and their unique vision, stating the gallery was founded on a commitment to community and highlighting important voices.
Deli Gallery opened in Long Island City, Queens, in 2016 and relocated to Brooklyn in 2018. It later moved to Tribeca, Manhattan, in 2021, and launched a Mexico City outpost in 2022. Throughout its run, the gallery exhibited artists such as Skye Volmar, Alina Perez, and Abigail Lucien, as well as the artist duos Ficus Interfaith and ASMA.
Known for showcasing bold figurative painting and installations, Deli Gallery favored works that explored themes of race, sexuality, and art history through bold colors, surreal proportions, and irreverent insights.
While the gallery's statement did not specify what will happen to the artists on its roster or any potential iterations of its operations, Marshall expressed excitement for the future and the belief that they will continue to make a lasting impact through their commitment to art and artists.
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