QUEER isolation Celebrates Pride with TAG Artist K Ryan Henisey featuring Twenty LGBTQIA Artists

QUEER isolation collects works from LGBTQIA artists reflecting on the global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The salon-style display debuted at TAG Gallery in August 2020 and continues through September physically in K Ryan Henisey Artist Studio A, and virtually online at K Ryan Henisey’s website.

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Queer Art often touches on subjects that question the authority and status quo of the macro (or majority) culture at large. Selected by TAG Member Artist K Ryan Henisey, these LGBTQIA fine art works respond to a variety of emotions: from anguish and boredom to desire and relief. All works are united in their critical reflection of the times—be it of politics, belief, or the desire to reconnect with each other.

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Queer isolation features artists Ruben Acosta, Miss Brightside, Adam Brown, Rachel Finkelstein, Floyd Frazier, Dwora Fried, Brian Harwick, Hovvrad, Jeff Iorillo, Kirk Kain, Peter Kalisch, Cornelia Kurtew, Joseph Moreno, Nelson Munares, Michael Osborne, Steven Rahbany, Marval A Rex, Christina Uebelein, John Waiblinger.

Experience Queer Isolation…

New TAG Artist Interviews on YouTube

New episodes of TAG Bytes are live on YouTube—and we improved our sound quality! Gianna Vargas, Garo Ourfalian, and Michael Burnham exhibit at TAG through September 5, 2020. 

TAG BYTES Episode 6: Garo Ourfalian

TAG Artist Garo Ourfalian joins president K Ryan Henisey for a conversation on Garo's solos exhibition "0—1." Garo shares his personal and philosophical perspective and how they influence his art. See Garo's paintings >

TAG Artist Garo Ourfalian joins president K Ryan Henisey for a conversation on Garo's solos exhibition "0—1." Garo shares his personal and philosophical perspective and how they influence his art. See Garo's paintings >

TAG BYTES Episode 7: Gianna Vargas

Gianna Vargas shares the stories and inspiration behind her collection "Shelter at Home," on display at TAG. Gianna's art supports A Sense of Home (asenseofhome.org) and foster youth. View fine art from Gianna Vargas > 

Gianna Vargas shares the stories and inspiration behind her collection "Shelter at Home," on display at TAG. Gianna's art supports A Sense of Home (asenseofhome.org) and foster youth. View fine art from Gianna Vargas >

TAG BYTES Episode 8: Michael Burnham

Join TAG artist Michael Burnham for a discussion on his solo show, “Life is too Important to be Taken Seriously.” Deeply influenced by surrealism and dadaism, Michael revisions the secluded landscapes of our day. See Michael's Photogr…

Join TAG artist Michael Burnham for a discussion on his solo show, “Life is too Important to be Taken Seriously.” Deeply influenced by surrealism and dadaism, Michael revisions the secluded landscapes of our day. See Michael's Photographs >

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Keep up with our TAG Bytes interviews and other arts related videos by staying connected to our YouTube channel. See all our YouTube videos and subscribe >

David Stewart Klein LA Art Documents Video, LAAA Exalted One TAG Artists, Gianna Vargas With A Sense of Home

TAG Artist David Stewart Klein shines in an LA Art Documents video now playing on Youtube. Congratulations to our TAG artists featured in LA Art Association's Exalted One. Give the gift of art through Gianna Vargas' partnership with A Sense of Home.

Featuring David Stewart Klein 

“I have spent years building an art practice that leaves the final product feeling raw," explains artist David Stewart Klein in a new LA Art Documents video featuring his TAG solo show, Welcome to the New World: As it's Always Been. "The purpose of this art is to bring the viewer into a raw expression of emotion and experience." Watch the video on LA Art Documents > 

Congratulations to our TAG Artists

TAG Member Artists are showing art in Exalted One, a new exhibition with the Los Angeles Art Association. Check out works from our artists: Judy ZimbertElyse WymanBetzi SteinSusan PriceDavid Stewart KleinSunhee JooKaren Hochman BrownK Ryan HeniseyPam Douglas.

Gifts of Elegance for Foster Youth

All of the artist proceeds from Gianna Vargas' solo exhibition, Shelter at Home, will be donated to A Sense of Hope, supporting foster youth as they transition into adult housing. Learn more about ASOH >

Shelter at Home with TAG artists Michael Burnham, Garo Ourfalian, Gianna Vargas

Fine art from TAG artists Michael Burnham, Garo Ourfalian, and Gianna Vargas exhibit through September 5. Email or call for viewing appointments. 

Gianna Vargas

Shelter at Home

Gianna Vargas
Geode I & Geode II
Acrylic on Canvas
60 x 48 each

100% of the artists net proceeds will be donated to A Sense of Home, supporting foster youth.

Garo Ourfalian

0—1

Garo Ourfalian
#12
Oil on Canvas
30 x 48

Michael Burnham

Life is too Important to be Taken Seriously

Michael Burnham
Killing from the Inside
Archival Pigment on Museum Rag
18 x 24

TAG Gallery

Member Open Summer 2020

Art Speaks For Itself – TAG Member Open Summer 2020 Group Exhibition

The art speaks for itself in our Member Open Summer 2020 Group Exhibition, showcasing works by TAG artists in the Loft and South galleries.

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In addition to three fantastic solo shows by Gianna Vargas, Garo Ourfalian, and Michael Burnham, TAG Member Artists take over the Loft and South galleries for an unthemed Member Open show for the final summer months of 2020.

This eclectic mix of fine art includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, digital, sculpture, mixed media, and more. The variety of size, texture, and essence in this group show highlights a dynamic range of creativity in our artist collective.

View The Exhibition…