Giordan Rubio: Good and Evil

Taglialatella Galleries presents Good and Evil by Giordan Rubio, the artist’s debut solo exhibition in NYC.          

Living and working in Nice, it’s impossible for Giordan Rubio to ignore the rich tradition of art history in the South of France. Rubio’s journey into visual art is a navigation through the countless influences who lived and worked in the area, including Picasso, Matisse, Marc Chagall, Niki de Saint Phalle, Yves Klein, and many more. If even by osmosis, Rubio’s imagery seems to pull from the subject matter that these legends of the region often visited and revisited; from common themes like morality and impermanence, to more artistic challenges of a craftsman. Rubio’s paintings play with negative space, high contrast in minimal composition, and the study of ancient masters juxtaposed by contemporary symbolism.

Admirers often gravitate toward Rubio’s ability to blend pop culture iconography and historical references seamlessly, which is reminiscent of the style that made neo-expressionist Jean-Michel Basquiat a household name. Despite his youth, the unquestionable depth of Good and Evil solidifies this collection as Rubio’s most developed body of work to-date.

If even by osmosis, Rubio’s imagery seems to pull from the subject matter that these legends of the region often visited and revisited; from common themes like morality and impermanence, to more artistic challenges of a craftsman. Rubio’s paintings play with negative space, high contrast in minimal composition, and the study of ancient masters juxtaposed by contemporary symbolism.

“I hope this exhibition serves as a catalyst for meaningful conversations about morality and ethics in today's complex world. It encourages visitors to question their own beliefs, biases, and judgments, fostering empathy and understanding.”

 Giordan Rubio-

The opening reception was held on Thursday, October 19th at 229 10th Avenue, New York, NY from 6-9pm. As a welcome to his loyal fans and collectors, as well as the newly acquainted, the artist gifted limited edition prints to the first fifty guests of Good and Evil.

The exhibition will be open to the public daily, Monday-Saturday, 10-6pm until November 6th. For additional details or to request more infomation, please send an email to info@djtfa.com.