New York City's Jonathan LeVine Gallery was the place to be for art lovers on March 31st. Not only did the gallery open two highly anticipated solo shows for Dalek (Desperate, Rejected, and Angry, and Mars-1 (Aerodynamics for Psychonauts, LeVine went for the trifecta by simultaneously opening a third show, The 16th Annual Swap Meet, in his recently acquired Project Room. The Swap Meet hosted works from 14 established and emerging artists: Xiaoqing Ding, Ron English, Catalina Estrada, Erik Foss, Andrew Foster, Gibby Haynes, Foi Jimenez, Josh Keyes, Jack Long, Tara McPherson, Nouar, Daniel Peacock, Mark Dean Veca, and Damian Weinkrantz. All three shows are on view through April 28th.

Photos by Dylan Evans

Dalek looking neither desperate, rejected, nor angry.

Dalek 2 detail

Dalek 5 detail

Dalek 8 detail

Fans check out Dalek 7

Dalek 7

Dalek 10

Tradition's Andrew Kline with designer Ce Ce Chin

Columbian artist Catalina Estrada with friend, Leo Espinosa

Dalek and Jonathan LeVine contemplate starring in the sequel to Twins

Thunderdogs Tristan Eaton and Filth, with Thunderpup Filth, Jr.

Brandi, Malena, and Megan make sure the event runs smoothly

Dalek with Toy Tokyo's Lev and Filth

Fecal Face's Manuel Bello and Kasia

Gallery girls Ashley and Laura


Mars-1

Mars-1 "Unlock"

Mars-1 "Psychic Wars detail"

Damon Soule, Mars-1, and Oliver Vernon

Carlo McCormick and Mark Bode

Fans contemplate life inside the landscape

"Double You"

Mars-1 signs stuff and chats with fans

Mars-1 and Mark Dean Veca

Mark Dean Veca with his perverted masterpiece, "Heywood Jablomie"

"Heywood Jablomie" detail

Ron English

"American Depress", by Ron English

The Warlocks' Jenny Fraser, Tara McPherson, and Dr. Lila

"The Idealization of Asymmetrical Thought" by Tara McPherson

Nouar with her "Edible Friends"

Xiaoqing Ding poses in front of "Sister Flower"

Andrew Foster's "Pony Ride"

Damian Weinkrantz with friend Jeanie

Left to Right: Xiaoqing Ding, Nouar, Erik Foss (back), Mars-1, Dalek (back), Mark Dean Veca, Jonathan LeVine (back), and Damian Weinkrantz.

For more information, visit www.jonathanlevinegallery.com, www.dalekart.com, and www.mars-1.com.

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