Fountain House Gallery
Fountain House Gallery Presents “BIFF! BAM! POW!”
Exhibition Showcases Contemporary Works in Tribute to Comic Books and Comic Book Art
On view: January 9 – February 19, 2025
Reception: January 9, 6-8pm
Curated by Marina Marchand
Fountain House Gallery – the premier venue in New York City representing artists living with mental illness – announces BIFF! BAM! POW!, an exhibition showcasing contemporary works made in tribute to comic books and comic book art.
BIFF! BAM! POW! is curated by Fountain House Gallery artist Marina Marchand, who said, “lllustration for storytelling purposes can be traced back to cave paintings made more than 50,000 years ago, but comic books and comic strips are often not considered ‘serious’ art. With the advent of modern printing techniques, the work of talented artists and storytellers has appeared in newspapers and comic books featuring characters and subjects ranging from superheroes and pulp heroes to romance and humor. This exhibition was conceived as a tribute to the medium and to groundbreaking artists and their genres, ranging from the likes of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Chester Gould, Bob Kane and Bill Finger, to Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Frank Miller, Bruce Timm and Alan Moore, and other comic masters who have shaped these worldwide art forms.”
This program is funded, in part, by generous support from the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, and the Renate, Hans and Maria Hofmann Trust.
About Fountain House Gallery & Studio: Fountain House Gallery & Studio supports the careers and creative visions of contemporary artists living with mental illness. Founded by Fountain House in 2000, the Manhattan-based Gallery sells original artworks and collaborates with a wide network of artists, curators and cultural institutions. The Studio, located in Long Island City, is a collaborative workspace that furthers the professional practice of our artists. Embracing artists who are emerging or established, trained or self-taught, Fountain House Gallery cultivates artistic growth, makes a vital contribution to the New York arts community, and challenges the stigma surrounding mental illness.
