EXHIBITIONS

I’d like to thank Diego Escobar for inviting me to show my work, organizing the event and spinning a MAD good DJ set; Roberto, the owner of the Outback Cafè, for his hospitality; Jelena, for all the help with setting up the show; my dad, Alfredo Sabbatini (aka Daddy), for the awesome video capture and editing; and of course all my friends for all their constant moral support. YOU’RE THE BEST!

Sabbatimkon 3 brought people and art together from all around the globe. Having experienced the first two exhibitions, people traveled to Charlottesville (VA) from Los Angeles (CA), Milano (Italy), Pittsburgh (PA), New York (NY) just to see what Sabbatimkon 3 could possibly offer. We didn’t dissappoint – again. This installment included an additional ‘happening’: the transformation of a Bed, Bath & Beyond superstore into a modern art gallery.

See below for an image gallery from the event. The Bed, Bath & Beyond video is coming soon..



Here’s the invitation:

Did you think that Sabbatimkon was over with?

 Join us for the third rendition of the Sabbatimkon gallery.
We’ve got a two part show lined up.



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pART 1: The Bed, Bath, & Beyond Gallery



This is a long awaited project that Konstantin and Chris have been discussing since their days back at UVa. Have you ever walked into that store and noticed the endless corridors of repeated images, colors… and thought: “Well, shit, this looks like a Pop Art collection.”

Well, we want to give this pillar of capitalism and consumerism the tribute it deserves by entering it as though it actually IS a gallery of Pop.



At 6:00PM we will gather at the entrance of the ‘Gallery’, dressed appropriately (look as nice as you can/want). Bring a wine glass which we will fill with cranberry juice (we ARE in America, wouldn’t want to get arrested for drinking in public). At least one platter of cheese and crackers will also be available. 



Once gathered, we will walk through the store, marveling at all the beautiful compositions, discussing and critiquing as long as they will let us. 

All of this will be captured on film – no matter what the outcome.



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pART 2: The Sasha Theroux Gallery



After the Bed, Bath, & Beyond Gallery please join us to view and discuss some fantastic art by people you actually KNOW.



The apartment has been emptied and turned into a gallery, complete with a screening room.



Here is the lineup:



- PRINTS by Sasha Theroux

- PRINTS and INSTALLATIONS by Patrick Costello

- PAINTINGS by Ksusha Brazhnik

- PAINTINGS by Tiffany Robinette
- PHOTOGRAPHS by Chris Sabbatini

- PAINTINGS by Maria Degtiarenko



FILM SCREENINGS BY:



- Konstantin
- Sasha Theroux
- Ashley Chipman

- Andrew Mausert-Mooney

- Chris Sabbatini

First imagined in November 2005 by Amalia Pizzardi, who decided to broaden the horizons of her contemporary art gallery through the institution of an international photography competition. Founded more than ten years ago in Mexico City, channeled through Milan and most recently Richmond, Virginia, The Gallery Art & Design (www.the-gallery.it), closely tied to the conceptual movement, operates as a gathering point for young talented American and international artists.

Structured and planned during 2006, COLORS OF LIFE attracted the participation of skilled artists from around the world, celebrating its culmination with the concluding gala evening on February 21, 2007 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Combining stunning visual art with the active participation of the photographers, renowned musicians and highly respected advocates of the international scientific and medical communities, proceeds from the evening went to support the Transitional Care Unit at Richmond Children’s Hospital.

The evolution and expansion of COLORS OF LIFE commenced one morning in February 2007 to welcome and engage challenging new trains of thought, transforming itself to assume the shape of a wider-ranging philanthropic project. COLORS OF LIFE is aimed at creating through its website a community that is not only virtual, but also tangible, composed of people united from their many differing backgrounds through the common passion to promote, without any profitable interest, art and philanthropy to improve and inspire. These innovative ideas and plans would be too confined if relegated only to the activities of The Gallery Art & Design, which continues to exist as an independent entity but leads a parallel path in supporting these ideas of arts and philanthropy as the vehicles inspiring this ambitious plan. The work of the participants selected by THE GALLERY ART & DESIGN will be submitted to a jury of leading international gallery owners, academics and artists and a collective exhibition of 50 selected finalist photographs in the Competition will be held at:

• Capital One Corporate Gallery, Richmond VA, July-August 2009
• Artspace, Richmond VA, October 2009
• Kkien Atelier, Milan, Italy, November-December 2009

In addition, the five prize-winning images will be on display during the 2010 MIART, International Contemporary Art Fair, Milan, Italy. Two of Chris Sabbatini’s photographs have been selected in the 50 finalists and will go on tour. Click here for details on the competition.



Watch the video of the Milan opening of the Colors of Life international photo contest exhibition at the Kkien Atelier!



View photos from the exhibition at Artspace in Richmond, VA.

On Wednesday, May 13th, 2009, Sake Bar Kushi Restaurant and Bistrot reinvigorates its appointment with creativity and the art world by holding the event “Japanese & Art Aperitif”. The various rooms of Sake Bar Kushi will host a selection of photographs by Christopher Sabbatini, an emerging Milanese artist.

All prints exhibited printed by the MaisonSabbatini Fine Art Print Dept.

A varied sushi, sashimi, and traditional Japanese cuisine buffet will be served throughout the evening, garnished by carefully selected and unusual side dishes, lounge music, and fantastic International and Japanese cocktails.

Hitoshi Murata, the Director of Sake Bar Kushi, explains: “Sake Bar Kushi is always interested in developing collaborations with emerging realities that wish to expose themselves and their creations. Our Bistrot offers young artists the possibility to display their work in a cosmopolitan and International context”.

Via Morosini 19, Milano.
Free Valet parking service available.
We suggest groups of 10 or more make a reservation.
For additional information:
Mobile. 3394603720 / 3338565947 / 3936058906
Email. info@fragolandia.com

Although the skepticism of the community allowed for a guest list comprised entirely of students to the first Sabbatimkon exhibit, its incredible success enabled Sabbatimkon 2 to see University of Virginia faculty, parents, and community members walk in to see what all the hype was about.

Everyone was once again pleasantly surprised at the quality of work displayed, which included photographs, paintings, mixed media art, interactive video art, a musical composition, film, and drawings – and particularly enjoyed the environment they found themselves in – surrounded by others like them interested in discussing art, meeting new people, and of course, having a few drinks and having fun.

Sabbatimkon 2 solidified the ‘Sabbatimkon’ name – this show will go on…

Below you can see the photo gallery from the event.

One feature of Sabbatimkon 2 was that there were dry-erase boards covering an entire wall of the gallery, which allowed everyone who attended to create their own form of ‘live art’. Below you will see all their creations. If you attended the show and drew on our wall, you’ll see your creation here!