Ron English’s Abraham Obama

Scheduled to open coming Sautrday on the 27th of February will be Jonathan LeVine Gallery’s Five year anniversary group exhibition. Featuring many of our favorite artists the likes of Blek le Rat, AJ Fosik, Mark Dean Veca, Ron English, WK amongst many others.  Over the past five years, Johnathan LeVine Gallery has had a strong emphasis on a street influenced genre of art, and has played an integral role in helping many emerging artists  by providing them with an environment where they can further develop their work. Their DIY approach has really allowed many of the exhibiting artists, free reign for their creative expression in the gallery space, encouraging artistic exploration. Congratulations to the Johnathan LeVine Gallery! Stay Tuned for more info and coverage of this show. via SLAMXHYPE

Jonathan LeVine Gallery 5th Anniversary Exhibition
February 27th, 2010
529 West 20th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY

Ron English invites you to join him in celebrating the Royal Flush Festival Premiere of director, Kevin Chapados’ film, Abraham Obama, a humorous and provocative examination of an unprecedented political art movement. Street artist Ron English gathers a crew of professional pranksters and hits the road on a grassroots campaign to make public art and promote Obama’s campaign for the Presidency. Abraham Obama takes us on an unforgettable ride as Ron English’s story unfolds alongside those of musicians and artists such as Shepard Fairey, Jack Medicine, David Choe, Sam Flores, Will.I.Am, Morgan Spurlock and many others. The screening is part of the fifth annual Royal Flush Festival
and will screen exclusively at The Anthology Film Archive (32 Second Avenue at the corner of Second Street in Manhattan, NY 10003) on Oct 16th at 7:45
Both Director Kevin Chapados and Ron English will be in attendance for Q & A immediately following the film. Advance tickets are available here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/79709?prod_id=15849
We look forward to seeing you all there!