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It’s a romantic idea, an artist born on a Mediterranean island who makes his work with found objects from the sea. Gilles Cenazandotti is such an artist. Shells are not his interest, however, and while his sculptures and collages are certainly easy on the eye, his latest works, available through Contessa Gallery, carry a powerful and useful message. 

Datuna: Portrait of America, a documentary about the life of Contemporary Artist David Datuna, recently won Best Film at the 23rd Raindance Film Festival in London. Directed by Brian Bayerl, the film was screened at the festival alongside 90 feature length films and 200 shorts, which were represented by 48 countries around the world.

Cinematic, sexy and mysterious are a few words to describe David Drebin’s portfolio of landscapes and femme fatales. His distinct photographic style eludes yet entices viewers to step into a world beyond their own. Drebin’s new book Chasing Paradise will debut with a tour launching in Cleveland on October 2 at Contessa Gallery. It is only appropriate that with Contessa Gallery’s long standing reputation for dealing the highest quality of artwork from the world’s most talented artists, that Drebin should inaugurate his global tour with a show at the prestigious gallery.

Please join us for an opening reception on Friday, October 2 from 6 – 8PM, as well as Saturday, October 3 from 1 – 4PM. Drebin will be there, along with copies of Chasing Paradise available for purchase. Attendees will also be able to see Drebin’s latest works, which will be on exhibition at Contessa Gallery until Sunday, November 7.

David Drebin (B. 1970 - )

Blowing Away, 2015

Digital C Print

Contessa Gallery to exhibit at Art Southampton, July 9 - 13

Contessa Gallery to exhibit at Art Miami New York, May 14 - 17

Contessa Gallery to exhibit at Art Miami, December 2 - 7, 2014. 

In an unprecedented move, Contessa Gallery will be exhibiting in two booths at Art Miami (December 2 - 7, 2014), with one booth dedicated exclusively to a special presentation of the work of Mr. Brainwash. 

Contessa Gallery will be premiering David Datuna's homage to Andy Warhol's iconic serial celebrity series, Ten Marilyns, on the main wall of their Art Miami booth, December 2 - 7, 2014.

Contessa Gallery featuring new works and new media by notable Contemporary artist, David Drebin, at Art Miami (December 2 - 7, 2014).

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