COLONNA CONTEMPORARY
FROM PIGMENT TO PIXEL
Newsworthy
The New, The News and The Alpha in Contemporary and Digital Art
01
Cold Leftovers by Bhare
"Under the blinking warm bulb, a quaint little bed rests on a small broken frame." These aren’t lines from a novel. They’re from Bhare—an artist unafraid to confront the quiet grit of everyday life. On January 9th, Colonna Contemporary is proud to present Bhare’s newest solo show:
🎨 "Battle-Worn" — A Reflection on Past Ideas and Future Potential. This series explores a question that every creative faces:
"Have my best ideas already passed me by, or is there something deeper waiting to be discovered?" Through raw, textured brushstrokes and vivid color, Bhare captures the quiet, unglamorous moments of life:
✨ Dusty carpets
✨ Scratched kitchen floors
✨ Fingerprints on the fridge
But this is more than nostalgia—it’s a confrontation with growth, doubt, and persistence.
02
Meta-scapes by Helio Santos
Save the date people. We're bringing over one of the most interesting generative artists working today. Colonna Contemporary will be hosting the opening of Mexico-based, Helio Santos first U.S. solo show, Meta-scapes.
We've been representing Helio for the last year or so and have been pleasantly surprised at the reaction to his work by traditional art collectors outside of the web3 space.
Generative art is an area where the gallery will be taking a bigger interest on this year as we feel it's to be taken seriously. There are extremely important questions and incredibly interesting themes.
03
Time Compendium
Time Compendium reimagines moments from the past through triptychs of images and layered storytelling. With the assistance of AI LLMs, each drop captures a slice of life where history, culture, and personal experience intersect.
With nuanced observation and emotional resonance, the project invites viewers to rediscover forgotten spaces and the quiet textures of lives once lived. More than just a reflection on history, Time Compendium explores how memory shapes our present and future.
Imagined as a weekly vignette of three works with accompanying short essay, the project is an episodic collectible series.
A weekly drop on the Base L2 blockchain and minted on Transient Labs ERC721 smart contract, TC is an ongoing series.
04
New: Tallmadge Vintage
Tallmadge Vintage is our exciting new venture dedicated to celebrating and preserving the elegance of vintage and mid-century heirlooms. This curated selection focuses on exceptional pieces that embody timeless style and craftsmanship. At Colonna Vintage Curations, we meticulously source and showcase items that tell a story, offering our clients unique opportunities to acquire beautiful, historically significant artifacts. Our goal is to blend the charm of the past with contemporary taste, providing a distinctive collection that enriches any space with a touch of classic sophistication.
Meta-scapes by Helio Santos
2/13. Save the date people. We're bringing over one of the most interesting generative artists working today. Colonna Contemporary will be hosting the opening of Mexico-based, Helio Santos first U.S. solo show, Meta-scapes.
We've been representing Helio for the last year or so and have been pleasantly surprised at the reaction to his work by traditional art collectors outside of the web3 space. A true bridging of the two worlds of traditional and digital art.
Generative art is an area where the gallery will be taking a bigger interest on this year as we feel it's to be taken seriously. There are extremely important questions and incredibly interesting themes that can and should be explored through exhibitions and curations and as a bridge between the two worlds, we're perfectly positioned to bring these voices to our community.
So, mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates.
