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| Exhibit organizers enjoying the fruits of their labor Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
The highly anticipated exhibit, The Art of Immigration: Paintings by Donatus Buongiorno, kicked off Thursday evening at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral Rectory Gallery (263 Mulberry St.) in Nolita, New York City. Featuring a nice selection of paintings from the artist's estate, a looped slideshow will show many of his other works not on display, including the murals at the nearby Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood (113 Baxter St.). On view to May 11, 2019, the space is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 1pm-4pm (except April 20) with several talks scheduled throughout its running (see below). The show is a nice introduction to this little known painter from Solofra, Avellino.
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| Exhibit Producer Bill Russo |
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| Pastor Msgr. Donald Sakano |
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| Exhibit curator, Janice Carapellucci |
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| Guests mingled and admired the art |
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| Art lovers attended the opening reception from far and wide |
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| Attendees were treated to wine and affettati e formaggi |
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| Man in Brown Suit Playing Guitar, circa 1910, oil on canvas, 22x16-1/4 inches |
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| Sleeping Man, 1898, oil on canvas, 30x21 inches |
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| Old Woman with Shawl, circa 1920, oil on canvas, 24x20 inches |
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| Exhibit catalogues are available for purchase |
