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ARTS & CULTURE Paris’ Bohemian Gallery bids farewell with final ‘Till We Meet Again’ exhibition
On Friday November 22nd the Paris Bohemian Gallery was celebrating its most recent exhibition ‘Till We Meet Again’ a showcase of amazing vibrant visual artists and marvelous makers The exhibition opened on Jingle Bell Night 2024 and is running until Christmas. Of course, I went down to check out the art because I do my best not to miss a Paris Bohemian get-together and I always enjoy owner and curator Katherine Pickering’s picks!
‘Till We Meet Again’ is, perhaps, my most favourite exhibition I’ve visited at Bohemian Gallery, an incredible array of art and culture happening in every inch, corner and crevice of the space It was a wonderful balance of creations of all kinds I was agog when Katherine Pickering told me that the show’s namesake isn’t just a goodbye to 2024, but that at the end of this year, The Bohemian Gallery will be closing its doors for good. Here's the official statement from The Bohemian Gallery: ‘After sincere thought and consideration, we’ve decided to set our sights on new goals, after six busy and
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Artists in the Till We Meet Again Show, left to right, Rebecca St Pierre, JC Lee, Tina Concetta Revie, Dean Ellis, Jules of Jewel Be Loved, Katherine Pickering, Linny Jones and musician Justin 'Jay' Pitters playing the handpan (on the far right) successful years, we are closing our gallery. To our customers, supporters and fellow artists, THANK YOU! Your belief, trust and support in our gallery have been the driving force behind our every step and success. I am truly grateful to have been a part of local artists, new art enthusiasts and local buyers’ art journey. While this chapter ends, the bonds, positive impacts and memories we created will endure.’
Katherine told me the news, in a whisper, in a colourful corner of the space but reassured me she’s not done with art and creativity in Paris. When I asked about her plans for staying engaged in Paris and Brant in the future, Katherine said, ‘I look forward to continuing my support and initiating collaborative art projects for both youth and artists, by way of events, workshops and pop ups, and encouraging creative tourism growth.’
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