Atlanta, GA February 18 – Philadelphia-based artist Danny Simmons will exhibit his new series, Intertwined, at Town + Culture Gallery at 200A Chattahoochee Row, Atlanta, GA 30318. The artist will be present for the Opening Reception on February 18th and Artist Talk on February 19th. Created during the global pandemic, the work centers on themes of connection and isolation. Intertwined oil and fabric in the paintings and works on paper offer a view of his inner world. Simmons will grace us with an excerpt of his spoken word poetry at the reception. The work will be on view through March 18th.
On Danny Simmons: The New York Times, in reviewing one of his art exhibitions, stated that Simmons “injects freshness” into his abstracts, and that they are “meticulously rendered and decoratively impressive.”
Danny Simmons is a Neo-African abstract expressionist painter, a published author, poet, and philanthropist. He is the older brother of hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons and Joseph Simmons (Rev. Run of Run–D.M.C.). Danny is the co-founder and Chairman of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, which provides urban youth with art access and education. Along with Russell, he established Def Poetry Jam which enjoyed long-running success on HBO.
His work appears in prominent locales around the globe, including Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Museum, Chase Manhattan Bank, Deutsche Bank, Schomburg Center for Black Culture, The Smithsonian, and the United Nations. In 2021, he exhibited at the Mariposa Museum (Oak Bluffs, MA) and the Houston Museum of African American Art. In 2022 he is Artist in Residence with an exhibit at the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) and exhibiting at the Hudson Guild Gallery (Chelsea, NY), August Wilson African American Cultural Center (Pittsburg, PA), and Town + Culture Gallery (Atlanta, GA).
When it became apparent we couldn’t hold the exhibit in 2020 as originally intended, we created a series of virtual panels titled Chain Letters. The series of four live talks with Danny Simmons, T. Bankolé, and Denise Jackson featured guests Russell Simmons, artist Derrick Adams, Fine Art Publisher Mike Warlow, High Museum CFO Rhonda Matheison, and artist Kevin Cole. They were broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube and found with #chainletters. After additional postponements, we will finally hold the long-awaited art exhibit, opening reception, spoken word poetry excerpt, and artist talk with Danny Simmons in Atlanta.
The mission of Town + Culture is to engage a broad audience with the arts. Art, film, and culture bring us together, show our commonality and provide inspiration. We’re passionate about creating well-attended art exhibits, film screenings, and cultural events in unique venues to engage people on a deeper level.
Curator Denise Jackson has created more than 100 art events, exhibitions regional, national and international artists. She had a gallery in Castleberry Hill (Atlanta)and curated for other galleries and venues. Notable projects: Film event with Quebec artist and filmmaker Marc Seguin at the Woodruff Arts Center. Exhibits with Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes and Martin Frias from Barcelona with Rock Iconic at the W Hotel and Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC).
Presented with the generous support of The Works Upper Westside ATL and Platinum Sponsor FilmHedge, a FinTech company that uses data to improve financing in TV and Film. FilmHedge Founder Jon Gosier says: “We are more than proud to sponsor this event and exhibit. The only medium that has changed the world more than Cinema is Art. So we feel honored to make this contribution in support of all artists who seek to change minds and inspire.”
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Contact: Niesha Kennedy-Robinson
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Phone: 215-515-5871
