USA Artist to Exhibit Work in Italy

Galleries in Florence, Lecce, and Trapani, Italy have expressed interest in artist JohnMichael and have extended invitations to exhibit his new work in their galleries.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) September 28, 2006 -- Award-winning artist JohnMichael has been invited to display his new work in 3 different locations in Italy.

Lecce, Italy:
JohnMichael has been invited to participate in the 'Genius & Madness' art exhibit at the fabulous Primo Piano Livingallery, Lecce, Italy.

From the Gallery Administrator: 'On the presupposed one that the terms "genius" and "madness" refer both to two various ways of human expression, and therefore understandings like different ways of artistic expression, can be allegated that the art as concept does not exist, in how much is not other that a various way to express the own sensibility. The terms brilliant or crowds can therefore be of the synonyms in order simply to identify individuals to which it comes attributed one particular sensibility, beyond that difficultly found behaviors, personalities and "productions" in the average. The artists, the poets live a condition of GENIUS and MADNESS that often coincide.'

The show is scheduled to open mid October, 2006, and currently Johnmichael is looking for some additional support to help offset the costs for shipping several large canvases.

This should prove to be a very interesting and exciting exhibit.

Trapani, Italy:
Online gallery ArtProcess.com has arranged to have a very contemporary art exhibit in Trapani, IT, and JohnMichael has been invited to participate.

The Trapani 2007 exhibit will feature contemporary artists from all over the world. Leading-edge art will be the hallmark of the exhibit and that is why JohnMichael was invited to participate.

Trapani is a beautiful Mediterranean seaport backed by Erice, a mountain-top town, and fronted by the Egadi Islands. It has particularly rich cultural influences from many ancient civilizations: Trojan, Phoenician, Roman and Arabic.

The city offers many excellent venues for exhibiting visual art, and in recent years has seen a rekindling of interest in hosting international artistic and sporting events.

The actual show date in 2007 has yet to be finalized.

Florence, Italy:
JohnMichael has been invited to participate in the prestigious Biennale Internazionale Deii 'Arte' Contemporanea held in Florence Italy.

The sixth edition of the Florence Biennale will take place from 1 to 9 December 2007 in the historical Fortezza da Basso. In 2001 The United Nations recognized the Florence Biennale as an official partner in the program “Dialogue Among Nations”. The artists of the Biennale, despite their differences of language and faith, found a common language in art to communicate their cultural values, illustrating Kofi Annan's statement: "Art opens new doors for learning, understanding, and peace among people and nations".

The sixth edition of the Biennale of Contemporary Art will take place at the historic location of the Fortezza da Basso from 1-9 December 2007. The 2005 edition, closed with a large public attendance and a happy presence of 768 artists worldwide. Christo and Jeanne-Claude and Richard Anuskiewicz who were awarded with the maximum recognition, the Lorenzo il Magnifico award for the career, were protagonists of unforgettable days, with conferences that attracted an impressive number of enthusiasts, artists and visitors.

Please note: JohnMichael is currently looking for some aid to help him participate in this awesome exhibition, please consider sponsoring the artist. Any and all participation will be appreciated by the artist and will bring value and international exposure to you and your company.

From the exhibit organizers : "We will dedicate a page in the catalogue to thank the sponsors naming each one of them, consider that we print lots of catalogues, aprox. 3000 that go all over the world. There will be a page dedicated to the sponsors on the website with their logos and will stay there for at least two years."

About JohnMichael
JohnMichael is an emerging artist with clients throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Collectors and art enthusiasts have given the artist rave reviews of his work.

His innovative and inventive art is pushing the envelop of canvas based art. His work is deeply passionate and a new genre is beginning to take shape.

JohnMichael majored in Architecture in college. He has also studied the New York School / abstract expressionism. He admires the work of Franz Kline, Jasper Johns, and Larry Rivers among others. He has also studied the work of artists from the Far East. As a result, you may see elements of abstract expressionism, minimalism, the Orient, calligraphy, and architecture in his provocative abstract paintings.

JohnMichael is listed in the 2005 Contemporary Artists Directory for Arizona. He is a member of the Arizona Artists Guild and his work can be seen in many significant online art galleries.

Contact information regarding the artist's work or arranging for possible shows or representation:

JohnMichael Kearney
Arizona Studio
6024 S 22nd Dr
Phoenix AZ 85041

(602)276-8378

Current work by JohnMichael can be viewed at
http://www.artneversleeps.com

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