Last Days Gallery: Just a Song Before I Go

Just a Song Before I Go

A Group Exhibition Curated by Michael De Feo

Last Days Gallery

Upper East Side

Artists: Gina Beavers, Katherine Bradford, Deborah Brown, Michael De Feo, Federico de Francesco, Maureen Dougherty, Erika Ranee, Jane Swavely, Richard Tinkler, Liliane Tomasko, Kevin Umaña

Poem: Joseph Fasano

What to do when rent becomes unbearable? Open a gallery.

Facing consistent rent increases at his Upper East Side studio, artist Michael De Feo has been forced to leave his beloved space. Wanting to “leave on a high note”, the artist has orchestrated a wonderful pivot – he’s transformed his art studio into a new gallery for the final weeks of his lease. In what could have been a somber farewell will now be a celebration of community and resilience.

“My studio, soon-to-be gallery, is a sunny, southern-facing space in a townhouse on East 80th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues that I acquired during the pandemic. Artistically I have had numerous significant advances and breakthroughs here along with some devastating lows. Initially, I was very sad with the looming reality of having to leave this special spot but then began having a growing confidence that the coming change will lead to brighter days ahead. I wanted to use this crossroads as an opportunity to bring my friends together and do something fun and meaningful in a space that’s so special to me.

- Michael De Feo

Just a Song Before I Go

Curated by Michael De Feo

January 22 - February 22, 2025

Reception: January 22, 2025, 6 - 8 pm

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm

(and by appointment)

Last Days Gallery 11 East 80^th Street, 4^th floor, New York, NY 10075

Tel: +1 (212) 933-1716

info@lastdaysgallery.com

www.lastdaysgallery.com

Instagram: @lastdaysgallery

Last Days Gallery was founded by artist Michael De Feo and is located in his former studio.