CURATOR: The hotel lobby, nudes, and... more nudes. On tricycles.

Our weekly selection of Philly's must-see gallery exhibits. This week: hotel-lobby art, nudes, and... more nudes. On tricycles.

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CURATOR: The hotel lobby, nudes, and... more nudes. On tricycles.

POSTED: Friday, April 6, 2012, 3:50 PM

Filed Under: Arts The Curator

“Bam Margera and Friends” at James Oliver Gallery

When JOG opened in 2008, I really hoped it would make it. Since its opening, the contemporary art gallery in Old City has continued to put up edgy, original shows. What I really love about it is that it is a very traditional gallery space that often shows non-traditional works. The curators at JOG aren’t afraid to look outside of the box when it comes to fine art, and they manage to do so quite tastefully. This month’s show, opening tonight, is no exception.

In a flurried mix of quirky staged portrait photography and loud paintings reminiscent of the German Expressionists, the group show “Bam Margera and Friends” is a funky tribute to pop culture. The exhibition is the first public showing for Jackasses-cum-artists Bam Margera, Ryan Gee, and Geoff Blake, and says it “explores edgy, satirical and contemporary punk imagery on topics such as social reform, sex, religion and law.” Subject choices are surprising and might catch you off-guard, but in a good way. An almost-naked man on a tricycle wearing a gas mask? You’ve got my attention. Put some Sex Pistols on your iPod and take a walk around.

Opening April 7, through April 21, free, James Oliver Gallery, 723 Chestnut St., fourth floor, 267-918-7432, jamesolivergallery.com

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