January 2012
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'Film por Vida' Salt Lake City
‘Film por Vida’ SLC Show SLC Photo Collective 200 561 Street West, Salt Lake City, Utah opens Friday Jan. 21. until March 10, 2012 Over 1500 pieces of mail will be exhibited along with 26 framed photographs by: Joe Brook, Tobin Yelland, Sam Milianta, Jeff Griffin, Matt Winskowski, Sean Winskowski,Adam Dorobiala, Tim Irwin, Dave Schubert Dan Boulton, Takeshi Abe, Brandon...
Jan 19th
December 2011
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Imminent Twilight
Imminent Twilight Space Womb Contemporary Art Gallery 22-48 Jackson Ave. Long Island City, Ny 11101 opening reception December 16th, 6pm-8pm Brandon Fonville Joe Strasser JongWang Lee Joseph O’Neal Jun Park shalom Neuman Rosa Naparstek We are very pleased to have a strong bluetan presence at Space Womb’s annual group show Imminent Twilight. From Space Womb: “As the end...
Dec 15th
Sunday in Soho exhibition photos
Photos of Joe Strasser and Joseph O’Neal’s recent exhibition in Basel, Switzerland up now. Interview with telebasel and exhibition walkthrough. Once again, big thanks to Hans-Ueli and Margrit Götz for making the exhibition possible.
Dec 2nd
November 2011
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EVERYTHING// MUST GO!!
Brandon has some photographs hanging in EVERYTHING// MUST GO!!, a group show curated by Matt Dobbs opening Friday:
Nov 7th
September 2011
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Dog House!
New Dog House! zine by Jason Waters available in the bluetan store. Long time friend of bluetan and Charlotte, NC legend Jason Waters comes through with a gem in his new Dog House! zine. A perfect balance of playful scribbles, and drawings against more conceptual questions. A fit for any zine library. 5.5” x 8.5” laser printed *Hand Screened cover 12 pages, stapled...
Sep 25th
Thank You Basel!
Thank you Switzerland! Basel is a beautiful city full of wonderful people. We can’t thank all of you enough! Exhibition photos coming soon.
Sep 19th
August 2011
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Joe Strasser and Joseph O'Neal in Basel,...
A Sunday in Soho Fabrikreal Glanzmann Generalunternehmung AG Grabenackerstrasse 4 4142 Münchenstein Switzerland opening reception September, 1st, 2011 Joe Strasser Joseph O’Neal We are extremely excited to announce A Sunday in Soho, opening September 1st at Fabrikreal Glanzmann Generalunternehmung AG in Basel, Switzerland. A Sunday in Soho is a two-person show featuring more than 60...
Aug 10th
July 2011
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new zines in the bluetan shop
New zines from Joseph O’Neal and Brandon Fonville for sale in the bluetan online shop. Both are only $5.00 and limited to an edition of 50  Mona Lisa and other notes is a collection of collages, drawings and photographs found in Joseph’s studio The Last Day of Autumn is Brandon’s lonely portrait of the Autumn Bowl just before it was bulldozed last fall
Jul 29th
June 2011
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Suspect your Elders photos
We posted a few photos of the Suspect your Elders installation. Many thanks to Dave at Bluetile and all the guys and girls that showed us a good time in Columbia and Charlotte.
Jun 17th
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Film por Vida goes to London
JAI TANJU’S FILM POR VIDA - A PRINT EXCHANGE PROGRAM WAYWARD GALLERY 47 Mowlen Street Bethnal Green London UK Opening Thursday 16th June - 7pm until Midnight Exhibition extends through 27th June The group photography show from members of Jai Tanju’s Film por Vida print exchange program is traveling to London this summer. After a successful run at New York’s FUSE...
Jun 6th
May 2011
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suspect your elders
bluetan and Bluetile present suspect your elders Bluetile Skateshop 621 Harden St. Columbia, South Carolina opening reception June 4, 8-11pm Steve Chellis Geoff Henshall Joe Strasser Brandon Fonville Joseph O’Neal Bluetan is coming to South Carolina with our latest collection, suspect your elders, opening June 4th at Bluetile Skateshop in downtown Columbia. more info at...
May 31st
April 2011
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Geoff Henshall records now avaialable
Geoff Henshall’s work consists of mixed media, with elements of collage, and shows vulnerability backed by emotional chords commonly found in life. He tends to work in layers often placing subjects defiant to their surroundings. Henshall strives to show restraint and discipline while progressing his work further as an artist and observer. Geoff has been working on records for over...
Apr 26th
March 2011
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Michael Polomik guest artist and ltd. print
We have always been a fan of Polomik’s work here at bluetan. So we try and keep him on our radar as much as possible. His newest work that simultaneously explores nature and electronic maps and boards have us yet again realizing why we love this guy. Check out his guest gallery for more work. Spanning numerous media, Polomik’s work traces visual and mental systems. Paths in which...
Mar 9th
February 2011
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Imaginary Arms // exhibition photos
Photographs of the Imaginary Arms exhibition are now up. Big thanks to the guys at Arch collective, and everyone who came out and supported the exhibition!
Feb 24th
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SLIDELUCK Bushwick at 3rd Ward
this should be a fun evening… The SLIDELUCK POTSHOW is setting up at 3rd Ward in Brooklyn to show photography from greater Bushwick-area artists on the big screen. SLIDELUCK Bushwick at 3rd Ward Saturday, February 26, 2011 7:30 pm Chili & Beers // 9 pm Slideshow 195 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY $10 at the Door includes Chili, Beer & Slideshow 10:30 Afterparty at...
Feb 23rd
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Bushwick Beat Nite // limited prints now available
Please join us tonight from 6-10pm for the Bushwick Beat Nite gallery crawl and stop on by Arch Collective NYC for Imaginary Arms. Bluetan Store is now up with limited prints from Joseph O’Neal and Brandon Fonville: navré is a 4 color hand screened print on high quality 8.5” x 11” card stock edition of 25 by Joseph O’Neal (signed and numbered). navré was...
Feb 18th
January 2011
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SSERPRESS London
SSERPRESS a group photography show at London’s Wayward Gallery curated by Kingsley Ifill featuring the works of James Edson, Ben Rayner, Jared Ritz, Chris Shonting, Simon Wellington, Kingsley Ifill, Maggie Lee, Ray Potes, Sam Milianta, Jack Symes, Megan Cullen, Thomas Richardson, Greg Hunt, Brandon Fonville and Jai Tanju. To coincide with the show, there will also be a limited edition...
Jan 31st
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Imaginary Arms opens Feb.5th
We are extremely excited about the Imaginary Arms opening Feb.5th at Arch Collective NYC. The show features bluetan members Joseph O’Neal and recent addition Joe Strasser, Along with Clark Russell, Grover Watts and Jeremy McDaniel. There is also talk of a secret installation from the avant-garde pirate Alex Chaplin. So this is not one to miss. See you there! Map and Directions
Jan 24th
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Joe Strasser is a made man
After 3 years of working with Joe on various projects and shows. We all decided putting him in the fold was a no-brainer. Lots of exciting things to come from Joe in 2011. According Strasser: “ It has taken me over 20 years to completely paint what I want. My work is mostly about using found material and placing it in a new context and giving it new life. This creates a certain kind of...
Jan 24th
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Instant Gratification Book Release
ISM is hosting a book release party for Still Developing: A Story of Instant Gratification which features polaroids from bluetanner Joseph O’Neal, as well as Jai Tanju, C.R. Stecyk, andy many more! Polaroid Party + Book Release In its original incarnation, Instant Gratification was a celebratory tribute to instant film. The opening at Hibbleton Gallery was set to coincide with the...
Jan 13th
December 2010
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new work from Geoff Henshall and Steve Cobra...
Steve Cobra Chellis Geoff Henshall
Dec 10th
October 2010
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Jai Tanju's Film Por Vida: a Print Exchange...
Film Por Vida: A Print Exchange Program will exhibit a collection of over 1,400 photographs Jai Tanju received though the mail during a 5 year period from hundreds of photographers, artists and film lovers. They will be presented in plastic slips and attached to the wall via string so that the viewer can turn the image over to see both sides at his or her leisure. Also on display will be 15...
Oct 19th
September 2010
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Capture Brooklyn at powerHouse arena.
Brandon’s photograph Emerson Pl. near Park Ave. was chosen for Capture Brooklyn, a juried exhibition at powerHouse Arena as part of the DUMBO Arts Festival. The opening reception is September 24 and the show runs through October 15, 2010.
Sep 16th
Thank You
Big thanks to everyone who came out to the Umbilical Poetry opening reception last Saturday. Lots and lots of fun! Photos coming soon. The exhibition runs until September 15th for those of you who were unable to attend the opening.
Sep 3rd
August 2010
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Umbilical Poetry
Umbilical Poetry Opening Reception: Saturday August 28th 6:00pm - 9:00pm On View: August 28th - September 15th Space Womb Contemporary Gallery | 22-48 Jackson Ave #1 L.I.C., New York Jongwang Lee Joseph O’Neal Joe Strasser Sungmin Lee We are more than happy to have Joseph O’Neal, and regular ally Joe Strasser involved in Space Womb’s newest exhibition...
Aug 26th
July 2010
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Let the Good Times Roll
Black Sheep is back at it. This time teaming up with Gallery Twenty-Two, and we are more than happy to be part of the event. Black Sheep always does it right, so you don’t want to miss this. Brandon Fonville , Spray View Ave. near Beach 33rd St. (Far Rockaway) Joseph O’Neal , Untitled (portrait of a Charles Foster Kane) Steve Chellis , Sled
Jul 30th
June 2010
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drinks at Niagara
Join us for art and drinks this Thursday in the gallery at Niagara Bar, Avenue A & 7th Street curated by Michelle Halabura with Brandon Fonville, Joseph O’Neal, Joe Strasser, Eric Rosner and Mari Meyer Thursday July 1, 2010 9pm -12:30am 112 Avenue A New York, NY
Jun 28th
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bfonz
There is a great write up on bluetanner Brandon Fonville over at Viceland.com. Cheers.
Jun 4th
May 2010
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PUSH images
Head over to our exhibitions page for images from our small towns burn a little slower show, on view through June 15 at PUSH
May 27th
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Viscera
Spice Factory | 71 Washington Ave. Brooklyn, Ny opening reception May 22, 6-10pm Michelle Frick Geoff Henshall JongWang Lee Veronica Torres More information and directions: Spice Factory
May 18th
April 2010
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small towns burn a little slower
small towns burn a little slower PUSH | 25 Patton Ave. Asheville, NC opening reception April 30, 7-10pm on view April 30 - May 28th, 2010 Steve Chellis Geoff Henshall Brandon Fonville Joseph O’Neal . directions and more info: http://bluetan.com/push.html http://bluetan.com http://pushtoyproject.com
Apr 12th
March 2010
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beginnings
Spice Factory Gallery
Mar 26th
January 2010
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black sheep
Jan 21st
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Mythed Connections in Bushwick
One night only! At Lawton Basement. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 7:30pm 28 Lawton St #1 Brooklyn, NY One night art show featuring 17+ artists and music performances by Soft Spot, Reed Rosenberg and Richard Kamerman, and additional bands TBA! Mythed Connection will feature work by: Marc Alain Marta Barensfeld Derrick Benson Kyle Cook Patrick Dyer Molly Gottschalk Morgan Silver...
Jan 21st
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Skate and Create at Columbia Museum of Art
Bluetanner Steve Chellis will be showing as a featured artist at the Skate and Create exhibition, Columbia Museum of Art from 1/27 - 3/21. Go see some amazing work and support a good cause. Big thanks to Bluetile Skateshop and POUR IT NOW for making things happen.
Jan 13th
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blk shp X bluetan
We have always respected and admired what the guys at Black Sheep are all about. And they have been down for bluetan since day one (we did our first show at Black Sheep). So we are more than happy to have teamed up with them for this latest project. Coming sooner than later. esse quam videri, bluetan.
Jan 11th
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Instant Gratification: Los Angeles
Instant Gratification: Los Angeles opens Saturday night at the Copro Gallery In Santa Monica, CA. If you can make it to this one you certainly should. There is a long list of impressive artists for the exhibition including bluetan’s own Joseph O’Neal and regular ally Jai Tanju. Cheers.
Jan 5th
December 2009
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onassis
A few new paintings from Joseph O’Neal now up.
Dec 18th
November 2009
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Art Basel Miami
We will be with Stash Gallery during Art Basel Miami. All four of us will be down for the event, so come on by have a drink and see the new work. Hope to see you there! Cheers, bluetan
Nov 18th
October 2009
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Polaroids
Joseph O’Neal has some new polaroids up!
Oct 21st
September 2009
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Emulsion Stew: the book
curator Jai Tanju just released a book with some of the best images from the Emulsion Stew photography show at Empire Seven Gallery in San Jose, CA. The book features bluetan’s Brandon Fonville and a hearty stew of other photographers from the show like Joe Brook, Sam Milianta, Dave Schubert, Ross Rogers, Ray Potes, Aaron Frisby, Jared Siegel, Tobin Yelland, Dennis McGrath, Taro...
Sep 17th
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Skate and Create Show Columbia, SC
If you are anywhere near Columbia do yourself a favor and go support a good cause. Bluetans’ own Brandon Fonville, Joseph O’Neal, and Steve Chellis will have a deck in the show. Cheers.
Sep 3rd
August 2009
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instant gratification
Opening reception photos from instant gratification: a polaroid party.
Aug 18th
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Emulsion Stew Fotos
Emulsion Stew (the photos) from jai tanju on Vimeo. A video documenting the emulsion stew exhibition that Brandon Fonville was in a few days ago. Cheers.
Aug 18th
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Bridgeport Photographs
Brandon brought his holga along and took a few photos of the exhibit. The show runs until September 2nd for those of you who couldn’t make the opening. Thanks for all the smiles Bridgeport. We shall see you soon. Cheers, bluetan.
Aug 14th
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thank you bridgeport
Big thanks to Jeff and Mike at dayone and everyone who came out to you either build it or you dont. We all had a really good time. Photos coming sooner than later. Love, bluetan
Aug 9th
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Tonight!
you either build it or you don’t. is a collection in an array of mediums by bluetan, a Brooklyn-based art collective. The title says it all: you either build it or you don’t. It comes down to the most basic part of any plan: you either follow through or it doesn’t happen! We all have amazing ideas but they often get lost in our day-to-day or month-to-month lives...
Aug 7th
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Emulsion Stew
Brandon Fonville along with our good friend Ross Rogers will have some photographic goodness in Jai’s latest project Emulsion Stew. If you’re near San Jose don’t sleep on August 15th!
Aug 5th
Polaroid Party
If you around Fullerton, California this Friday check out the Polaroid Party at Hibbleton Gallery. Joseph O’Neal will be representing bluetan with a few in the mix. Cheers.
Aug 3rd
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July 2009
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you either build it or you dont.
you either build it or you don’t. is a collection in an array of mediums by bluetan, a Brooklyn-based art collective. The title says it all: you either build it or you don’t. It comes down to the most basic part of any plan: you either follow through or it doesn’t happen! We all have amazing ideas but they often get lost in our day-to-day or month-to-month lives...
Jul 29th