Author: Deborah Colton

Jonas Mekas – 2025 Film Festival

Showroom Cinema at 707 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey
July 17 to July 27, 2025

Salvador Dalí and Jonas Mekas, C. 1964, NYC. Courtesy of Sebastian Mekas.

Jonas Mekas Film Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey will be held at the Showroom Cinema at 707 Cookman Avenue, just one block from the train station. The Film Festival will run from July 17 to July 27, 2025. The Film Festival is in conjunction with OUTPOST NYC DCG. Additionally, Parlor Gallery at 717 Cookman Avenue will be exhibiting Jonas Mekas still-framed photographs and will host a reception on the opening evening of the Film Festival. 

Jonas Mekas (1922–2019) was born in a farming village in Lithuania and moved to New York City in 1949 as a war refugee. A pioneering figure in American avant-garde cinema, he co-founded Film Culture magazine with his brother in 1954 and became a film columnist for The Village Voice in 1958. In the early 1960s, he founded the Film-Makers’ Cooperative and the Film-Makers’ Cinematheque, which evolved into Anthology Film Archives, one of the world’s largest repositories of avant-garde film. He published over thirty books of prose and poetry and taught at institutions such as the New School, Cooper Union, NYU, and MIT. His work influenced generations of filmmakers and artists, such as Jim Jarmusch, John Waters, and Chantal Akerman. His films and installations have been exhibited at major institutions worldwide, including the Venice Biennale, Tate Modern, Serpentine Gallery, Whitney Museum, MoMA, and Centre Pompidou.

A selection of films tracing Jonas Mekas’s lifelong engagement with cinema as a form of personal and poetic expression. This retrospective follows his evolution from Guns of the Trees (1961), a politically charged early work, to Walden (1969), which pioneered his diary filmmaking. Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania (1972) and Lost Lost Lost (1976) reflect on exile and belonging, while his portraits of Andy Warhol and Martin Scorsese offer rare insights into their creative processes. The series concludes with As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000), a nearly five-hour compilation of Mekas’s home movies spanning three decades, described by The New York Times as “a first—the home movie as epic,” and Sleepless Nights Stories (2011), a film of late-night musings and unguarded moments with Yoko Ono, Björk, Marina Abramović, and other longtime friends. Sebastian Mekas, the son of Jonas Mekas, will be in attendance and will give introductory remarks several evenings.  

The programing schedule for the Film Festival is as follows:

Thursday, July 17
Guns of the Trees (1961) – 86 min.

Friday, July 18
Walden (Diaries, Notes, and Sketches) (1968-69) – 180 min.

Saturday, July 19
Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania (1972) – 82 min.

Sunday, July 20
Lost Lost Lost (1976) – 178 min.

Thursday, July 24
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol (1990) – 35 min.
Happy Birthday to John (1996) – 24 min.
Zefiro Torna (1992) – 34 min.

Friday, July 25
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000) – 228 min.

Saturday, July 26
Notes on an American Film Director at Work – Martin Scorsese (2005) – 103 min.

Sunday, July 27
Sleepless Nights Stories (2011) – 114 min.

Showroom Cinema is a small independent theatre that features high-quality first run films, documentaries, Oscar Shorts, classics, and hosts live comedy and musical performances. In a small intimate setting, they are known for providing a variety of entertainment to the art-conscious community. 

OUTPOST NYC DCG was established in 2009 as part of Deborah Colton Gallery (DCG). It aims to show new and newly rediscovered films, video and installation art, photography, painting, performance art and drawing and sculpture. OUTPOST NYC DCG is a platform for developing new experimental programing, often in collaboration with existing art venues and organizations, mainly in New York, but also nationally and internationally.

Since 2009, Parlor Gallery has been the heart of artistic and cultural renaissance and revival in Asbury Park, redefining the gallery experience through diverse and thought-provoking exhibitions which combine contemporary urban art with coastal charm. Featuring both emerging and internationally recognized artists, the gallery fosters artistic growth by providing a platform to educate and inspire, and to also bring art outside to public spaces through their collaborative art initiatives like the Wooden Walls Art Project.

Jonas Mekas Still-Framed artworks will be available during all evenings of the Film Festival and also through www.outpostnycdcg.com

Molly Gochman – UKR|RUS NYC

The Ukrainian Museum, New York, NY
September 26, 2024 to December 31, 2024

Asser Levy Park, Brighton Beach, NY
October 7, 2024 to December 31, 2024

Installation Series: reclaimed wood, concrete, glass, plaster, ground marble

Installation of UKR|RUS at The Ukrainian Museum, New York

Installation of UKR|RUS at Asser Levy Park, Brighton Beach.

UKR|RUS invites us to question the devastating human cost and destruction caused by aggressive imperialism, and to celebrate the resilience of Ukrainians, their rich cultural history, and the future that so many are fighting to defend. Taking the shape of the Ukraine-Russian border as it is defined by Ukraine and recognized by international law, the work draws parallels between physical and metaphorical boundaries, explores the complex dynamics that exist around borders, and provides a space to center and reflect upon the ongoing struggle of Ukraine and its people.

(The decision to use ‘RUS’ in the title “UKR|RUS” is to identify Russia as the aggressor responsible for the war and devastation inflicted upon Ukraine and its people. The title is not to imply any connection or conflation between the two countries but rather to draw a clear line between them, emphasizing Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence. The intention is to acknowledge the Ukrainian people, their country, and their fight against Russian aggression.)

Sharp angles define the sculpture’s linear form, with sections varying in length (from 4 to 10 feet) and height (14 to 28 inches). Constructed using an assemblage of reclaimed wood, rubble, and various types of ground surface materials including marble, UKR|RUS recognizes the scars of conflict while simultaneously suggesting the possibility of rebuilding and healing. In the wake of major geopolitical events and the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Gochman’s sculptures serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict and the suffering of those caught in the crosshairs of imperialism.

UKR|RUS underscores that borders are more than mere cartographic lines; they are tangible divisions that shape communities and lives. In the face of Russian aggression, the Ukrainian border is a manifestation of and container for the unique Ukrainian identity, culture, and history, and a reflection of its sovereignty. By positioning parts of the bench in historically Ukrainian communities across New York City, UKR|RUS will be paired with programming with cultural institutions and organizations that support and exemplify Ukrainian culture.

Amidst the noise that often drowns out the reality of Ukraine’s struggle, UKR|RUS invites pause, reflection, and a deeper engagement with the celebration of Ukrainian identity and culture. Most importantly, it serves as a poignant reminder of the shattered lives and communities left in the wake of territorial aggression, urging viewers to stand in solidarity with those impacted.

Molly Gochman – Dispersed Geographies

Asser Levy Park, Brighton Beach, NY
October 7th – December 31st, 2024
Installation series: cut white vinyl silouehettes adhered to concrete

Courtesy of Molly Gochman. Photographs by Alex Mctigue.

In dialogue with her sculptural series, UKR|RUS, which physically embodies the Ukraine-Russia border using reclaimed materials, Gochman’s Dispersed Geographies offers a contrasting medium. This installation translates the border into a two-dimensional form, cut from white vinyl and placed on sidewalks throughout New York City.

By fragmenting the silhouette of the border into 16-inch wide segments that range from two to five feet long, and situating them primarily in historically Ukrainian neighborhoods like the East Village and Brighton Beach, the work explores interconnectedness across distances and communities. The segments, sometimes mere inches apart, at other times separated by entire blocks, highlight the liminal spaces between places and people. These gaps serve as bridges between the local and global, the individual and the collective.

The sidewalk, a ubiquitous public space that facilitates movement and connection, becomes the canvas for Dispersed Geographies. Transforming this familiar ground into a site of contemplation, the installation prompts viewers to reflect on their own journeys. The border fragments become a shared iconography, points of recognition within the neighborhoods where the white silhouettes reside.

UKR|RUS can be viewed at The Ukrainian Museum from September 26–December 31, 2024; and at Asser Levy Park in Brighton Beach from October 7–December 31, 2024. A series of Programs & Events have been scheduled as a part of these installations. Click here to learn more.

Dispersed Geographies can be viewed at various locations around New York City. For a detailed map of the silhouettes’ locations, a Google Map has been created.

Select Works by Tyler Deauvea

Please contact info@outpostnycdcg.com for more information.

Pichi Pichi Chronicles: #011, 2022, Acrylic Paint, Drawing Pen on Canvas Collage, 24 x 19 inches
Kiss Me Thru The Phone (A Long Distance Ting), 2019, Digital Collage on Archival Paper, Edition of 3, 22 x 17 inches
At Some Point, Late in Bloom, 2020, Digital Collage on Archival Paper, Edition of 3, 22 x 17 inches
Late Nights, Early Mornings, 2020, Digital Collage on Archival Paper, Edition of 3, 22 x 17 inches
Peggy Park (A New Season Begins), 2019, Digital Collage on Archival Paper, Edition of 3, 22 x 17 inches
AAliyah (Pichi Pichi Girls), 2020, Digital Collage on Archival Paper, Edition of 3, 12 x 12 inches
Tiffany (Pichi Pichi Girls), 2020, Digital Collage on Archival Paper, Edition of 3, 12 x 12 inches
Poor Connection (A Long Distance Ting III), 2020, Digital Collage on Archival Paper, Edition of 3, 12 x 12 inches
Kid Zoe VS. The Influences of The World, 2019, Digital Collage on Archival Paper, Edition of 3, 17 x 22 inches

Molly Gochman – Gathering at Governors Island NYC

Gathering
September 7th, 2023
Mixed media installation and performance: canvas, rope, and found objects

Situated at Nolan Park on Governors Island, Gathering is a participatory installation by Molly Gochman that invites us to consider how our actions shape our world. Through public engagement, the work encourages viewers to deepen their connections with each other and with the land on which we all live.

Gathering is composed of more than 200 waxed canvas tarps that appear intricately woven into the grass, outlining the shape of Governors Island before its alteration through excavation and dredging in the early 20th century. Draped in white tarp and fastened with rope, the structure undulates across the landscape, encompassing approximately 13,000 square feet of land. The result is an open environment that encourages participants to engage not only with the work itself, but with each other, through acts of play, collaboration, and even alteration. Throughout the month of September, Gochman will periodically unveil sections of the installation, revealing the mosaics of tarps concealed beneath.

Dancers, knot tyers, meditators, healers, community organizers, and other various participants will also energize the site, extending an invitation to join and collectively enrich our understanding of one another. On these occasions, visitors will be invited to take a tarp with them. As they depart with this canvas, the immense installation’s form will begin to evolve—its outline slowly eroding. The work will take on new meaning through this process, as pieces of it find new homes and purposes. The form of Gathering will eventually disappear, yet the exchanges hosted on the site will generate lasting experiences for all who decide to interact with it, just as the individual tarps that make up the work, distributed among these participants, will move on through the world. It’s a dynamic that reflects Gochman’s long-standing social practice, which focuses on activating spaces to facilitate profound collective experiences.

Jonas Mekas – Frozen Film Frames

Select works available by Jonas Mekas.

Please contact info@outpostnycdcg.com for more information.

John & Yoko BED-IN FOR PEACE, Montreal, May 26, 1969, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Jonas with Hollis and Oona, Wooster Street, Soho, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 14 inches
Provence, 1974 , 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
My Mother, Lithuania, 1971, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Self Portrait, c. 1975, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Jonas, from the train in Avignon, 1966, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 19.5 x 13 inches
Pier Paolo Pasolini, Rome—at his home, June 1967 Flower frame: Assisi, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Kenneth Anger, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
Sam Fuller, 1977, NYC during the filming of MY AMERICAN FRIEND, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
John & Yoko BED-IN FOR PEACE, Montreal, May 26, 1969, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
Salivador Dali, Taylor Mead and Mary Hemingway NYC, 1964, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
Nicolas Ray, 1978, Spring Street, Soho, NYC a few months before his death of cancer, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
Jackie Kennedy in Chinatown, 1971, 2007, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Andy Warhol, 1971, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
Sam Fuller, Nick Ray, Wim Wenders, Dennis Hopper During the filming of MY AMERICAN FRIEND,
2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 14 inches
John & Yoko on a cruise boat up the Hudson River, July 7, 1971, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
John & Yoko during the filming of LEGS, Nov. 9, 1969, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
Baby Jane (Jane Holzer) at Warhol Factory, Dec. 1964, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 12.5 inches
Kyoko daughter of Yoko Ono, c. 1970, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 12 inches
John & Yoko, Posing for a Polaroid to be Delivered to George Maciunas, June 12, 1971, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 12.5 inches
John & Yoko at John’s Birthday Party, Oct. 9, 1970, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
John Lennon on a boat on the Hudson, NY, 1971, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Andy Warhol at Tina Radziwill’s Birthday Party, 1972, Montauk, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
The Film Maker, Central Park, NYC, 1974, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Amy Taubin, Central Park, NYC, 1965, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Downtown New York, Twin Towers, Circa 1980, 2007, Digital C-Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Salvador Dali NYC Street Performance, 1964, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 16.5 x 13 inches
Jonas with Oona, Soho, NYC, 1977, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
Cape Cod Sunset, 1985, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
From my home village, 1971, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Robert Frank, Prince Street, Soho N.Y., October 27, 1975, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 12.5 inches
Peter Bogdanovich, 1960 NYC, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
Douglas Sirk at his retrospective at MOMA, NYC c. 1980, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 18 x 13 inches
Anna Karina, Dec. 27, 1973, NYC, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Selena Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky Central Park, NYC, c. 1990, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
Filmed on Staten Island, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
John Lennon and Andy Warhol at Klein Party, June 12, 1971, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches
Cassis, France, 1966, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13 inches
Shirley Clarke, June 12, 1971, 2013, Archival Photographic Print, Edition of 3 + 2 AP, 20 x 13.5 inches

International POP – Ushio Shinohara

Select works available by Ushio Shinohara.

Please contact info@outpostnycdcg.com for more information.

Mountain Dew, Green on White, 2018, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 71 x 184 inches
Yellow Iris, 2020, Acrylic on Canvas, 60 x 192 inches
Red and Black, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 28 x 34 inches
Blue and Black on White, 2016, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 29 x 29 inches
Magenta, Black and Black on Yellow, 2016, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 40 x 32 inches
Blue on Magenta, 2016, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 34 x 60 inches
White, Red and Green, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 18 x 25 inches
Red and Blue on Gold, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 22 x 28 inches
Red and Green on Yellow, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 24 inches
White and Blue on Violet, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 18 x 24 inches
Red and Green on Gold, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 22 x 28 inches
White, Red and Blue, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 18 x 24 inches
Red and Gold, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 18 inches
White, Red, Green and Gold, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 30 inches
White and Green on Violet, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 30 inches
White on Red, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 30 inches
Untitled, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 29 x 26 inches
Emerald Green and Black on Pastel Pink, 2012, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 24 x 18 inches
Blue on Orange, 2016, Acrylic on Canvas, 19 x 30.5 inches
On Pink, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 28 x 21 inches
Blue on Magenta, 2016, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 22 x 26 inches
Black on Red – October 30, 2012, 2012, Acrylic on Canvas, 38 x 47 inches
Black on Red – October 30, 2012, 2012, Acrylic on Canvas, 32 x 22 inches
Sparrow, 2018, Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 49 inches
Oiran Motorcycle, 2014, Cardboard, Acrylic Paint, Metal, Wire, Polyester Resin, 26 x 16 x 18 inches
Wonder Woman Motorcycle, 2014, Cardboard, Acrylic Paint, Metal, Wire, Polyester Resin, 21 x 14 x 19 inches
Ashura, 2014, Cardboard, Acrylic Paint, Metal, Wire, Polyester Resin, 38 x 38 x 53 inches
Sushi Rolls with a Robot Appearing from a Subway Entrance, 1984, Color Ink, Black Ink, Acrylic Gouache and Collage on Paper, 22.5 x 30 inches
A Checkered Taxi in Soho in the Past, 1981, Mixed Media on Paper, 22 x 30 inches
Untitled, 1981, Mixed Media on Paper, 22 x 30 inches

Select Works by Noriko Shinohara

Select works available by Noriko Shinohara.

Please contact info@outpostnycdcg.com for more information.

The Metamorphosis of Cutie, 2019, Oil on Canvas, 72 x 110 inches
Cutie Learned Loneliness Here in Brooklyn, 2020, Oil on Canvas, 36 x 24 inches
Abduction of Cupita, 2013, Oil on Canvas, 48 x 60 inches
Once, Cutie was so Naïve & Didn’t Know Doubt or Dislike, 2020, Oil on Canvas, 36 x 24 inches
Cutie as Annie Get Your Gun, 2014, Drawing on Paper, 16 x 12 inches
Reversible, 2014, Sumi ink and Watercolor on Paper, 24 x 18 inches
My love, I’ll Make a Magic for You!, 2020, Oil on Canvas, 14 x 18 inches
Cutie and Bullie: Cutie as La Fornarina, 2014, Sumi, Watercolor and White Highlight on Paper, 20 x 14 inches
Cutie and the Strawberry Boxer, 2013, Oil on Canvas, 30 x 40 inches
A Few Secrets & Mysteries of the Magic Island, 2020, Oil on Canvas, 73 x 103 inches

Story of an Artist – Drawings by Daniel Johnston

July 27 to August 27, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 27th from 6-10pm    

Parlor Gallery

717 Cookman Avenue

Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712

Daniel Johnston, Attention Sir All is Ready, 2005, Ink on Paper, 11 x 8.5 inches

Parlor Gallery proudly presents Story of an Artist, an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Daniel Johnston, running from July 27 to August 27, 2024. Located in the vibrant “Arts Bloc” of Asbury Park, this exhibition pays homage to the prolific, enigmatic American singer-songwriter and artist, who would have turned 63 this year.

Johnston, renowned for his self-released music cassettes and comic-book drawings, gained cult popularity and was endorsed by numerous music celebrities, including Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, who famously wore Johnston’s “Hi, How Are You” T-shirt, featuring his iconic artwork “Jeremiah the Innocent.” Johnston also performed with David Bowie and received support from Tom Waits, Sonic Youth, and Sparklehorse, among others.

His artworks have been highly respected, selected for inclusion in the 2006 Whitney Biennial, exhibited in museums, and collected worldwide. The exhibition will feature a combination of the best drawings from two recent national exhibitions of Johnston’s works, I Am A Baby in My Universe and Duck Wars, showcasing his unique characters, dialogue bubbles, and insightful philosophy.

Opening Weekend Activities:

– Special T-shirts, posters, CDs, and books will be available throughout the exhibition.

– The exhibition is in conjunction with OUTPOST NYC DCG, a virtual arts initiative that collaborates with the art estate of Daniel Johnston through his sister, Marjory Johnston. 

– Marjory Johnston will attend activities during the opening weekend, available for questions and to provide information about her brother.

– Deborah Colton, Co-Founder of OUTPOST NYC DCG, will also attend.

Johnston’s characters, especially his ever-present ducks, embody his fun-loving, adventurous spirit and his desire to help the world by challenging the forces of evil. These ducks appear in various forms, from cowboys and ancient warriors to superheroes and space travelers. Notably, the ducks as military personnel reflect Johnston’s admiration for his father, William Johnston, a Flying Tiger pilot in World War II.

The Duck Wars exhibition highlights the military adventures of Johnston’s ducks and resonates with current world events. With quirky humor and thought-provoking insights into the nature of war, Johnston’s drawings address its horrors, origins in greed, and its damage to humanity.

Johnston’s work continues to captivate with its childlike wisdom, winning fans and followers globally. His influence extended to popular culture, featuring in The Cutting Edge MTV special about the Austin music scene and attracting the attention of Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, who invited Johnston to perform at his parties in California.

Join us at Parlor Gallery for a heartfelt celebration of Daniel Johnston’s extraordinary artistry and enduring legacy.

Parlor Gallery, located in the heart of Asbury Park’s vibrant “Arts Bloc,” is dedicated to showcasing contemporary art from emerging and established artists. Since its inception, Parlor Gallery has become a cornerstone of the local art scene, providing a platform for artists to present innovative and thought-provoking works. The gallery’s commitment to fostering creativity and artistic expression has made it a beloved destination for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. With a diverse roster of exhibitions and events, Parlor Gallery continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art, inviting visitors to explore new perspectives and engage with the art community.