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John Paul Morabito "Immortal" show curated by Patricia Sweetow on view through March 28, 2026 John Paul Morabito "Immortal" show curated by Patricia Sweetow on view through March 28, 2026 John Paul Morabito "Immortal" show curated by Patricia Sweetow on view through March 28, 2026 John Paul Morabito "Immortal" show curated by Patricia Sweetow on view through March 28, 2026 John Paul Morabito "Immortal" show curated by Patricia Sweetow on view through March 28, 2026

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Nancy Toomey Fine Art is pleased to announce an ex Nancy Toomey Fine Art is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by John Paul Morabito titled "Immortal," curated by Patricia Sweetow, on view from February 18 to March 28, 2026. The gallery is located inside San Francisco’s Minnesota Street Project, 1275 Minnesota Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12pm to 4pm, and by appointment–please contact nancy@nancytoomeyfineart.com or 415-307-9038.

The public is invited to meet artist John Paul Morabito at the gallery on Saturday, March 14, from 5pm to 7pm.

John Paul Morabito’s exhibition, curated by Patricia Sweetow at Nancy Toomey Fine Art, is a collection of dazzling woven, beaded tapestries. "Immortal" is an homage to Sylvester, the iconic Queen of Disco whose haunting falsetto, electronic rhythms, lyrics, and gender-fluid persona transformed devotion into dance anthems of queer liberation. This was at a time when sexual energy pulsed in clubs throughout urban centers where seduction, drag, sparkle, protest, coming out, and demands for equal rights and decriminalization began ripping through the hetero-normative walls of the United States. "Immortal" takes its name from the posthumous collection released after Sylvester died of AIDS related complications in 1988, which highlighted his activism and the legacy of his work. It is a reminder that the queer dance floor has always been a site of joy, protest, and survival... More: https://tinyurl.com/m8ujzcxe

Images:

1.
John Paul Morabito
"Untitled (you make me feel, mighty real)," 2024
Linen, wool, gold leaf thread, glass beads
93 x 47 inches

2.
John Paul Morabito
"Untitled (fever)," 2024
Linen, wool, gold leaf thread, glass beads
98 x 47 inches

3.
Detail view

4.
John Paul Morabito

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Fun meetup at the gallery of artist Michael Russel Fun meetup at the gallery of artist Michael Russell--visiting his work in the group show “Obsessive Compulsive”--and renowned musician (and art aficionado) Gina Schock from The Go-Go’s! 

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Closed in solidarity, Friday, January 30 Please n Closed in solidarity, Friday, January 30

Please note, Nancy Toomey Fine Art will be closed on Friday, January 30, as part of the nationwide shutdown and general strike, standing in solidarity and protest against brutality, oppression, and authoritarianism.

We join calls for justice, accountability, safety, and care for all.

The gallery will reopen on Saturday, January 31.

Artwork: Eric Butcher, "G/R. 1110," 2025, recycled paint fragments: acrylic, graphite, tin + acrylic gel on paper, 15  x 11 inches

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Nancy Toomey Fine Art is a venue for established and emerging artists whose work exemplifies the innovation of contemporary art while advancing the standards of its quality.

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