Joey Tepedino

Untitled, colorful, abstract portrait, symbols

2021

Oil Painting by Luis Frangella done in 1984. This painting is on a 24x34" canvas, of a figure cut off at the knees and a reclining head. Defined with pa...

Figurative work, depicting a torso from the back in slightly 3/4 view and cut off at the knees, defined with painterly brush strokes in an earthy palette of browns, greens, and oranges. Luis Frangella (1944-1990) was a figurative, postmodern painter and sculptor. He earned a masters in architecture at the University of Buenos Aires in 1972 and then attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1973. In 1976, he moved to New York City where he painted huge “street” murals on construction site wall, abandoned Hudson River piers and in the nightclubs of the East Village and Tribeca. Situated in these nontraditional spaces, he began working with subversive artists like Wojnarowicz. Luis was a sort of father figure to many younger artists, becoming an influential member of the East Village art scene. Known as a good cook, he fostered a sense of community and caring, often serving impromptu meals in his loft after the late-night club scene...

This multi-panel work by Russian artist Natalya Nesterova depicts the phrase "I love you so much", spelled out in a secret hand sign language create...

Original piece by Koco Toribio . Showing at The Queer Show Part II.

I feel like there’s something deeper, more endless, and more lasting than the ocean in the way a baby looks when it wakes up in the morning and smiles or laughs because it sees sunli...

Africa Allure portrays the rich cultural, historical, and social contributions of Black individuals and communities throughout history. It encompasses the traditions, values, and ach...

There was a time, I’m asking myself this same question, am I SITTING or WAITING? This life is full of expectations, surprises, and good news, so many prayers yet to be answered, so m...

The piece reminds us that hope is the bedrock of strength; it fuels our determination and ignites our passions. Those who hold onto their hopes with unwavering conviction possess an ...