Like the SpiceGallery

Williamsburg, Brooklyn · 2006–2012

Like the Spice exhibitions, 2006–2012

Exhibitions at 224 Roebling Street

Every exhibition documented at Like the Spice Gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, from Baltimore meets Brooklyn in June 2006 to 224: A Group Exhibition in June 2012: 57 shows in the gallery, plus off-site curations and art fairs. Marisa Sage's own count is “over 65 exhibitions between 2006 and 2012”.[source]

Dates are as the gallery published them on its Past Exhibitions page. Where sources disagree the date is marked approx. rather than guessed.

2006 4 exhibitions

ExhibitionArtistsDatesSource
Baltimore meets Brooklyn
The first exhibition.
Group exhibitionJune 30 – July 30, 2006source
The Reality of FantasyGroup exhibitionAug 11 – Oct 1, 2006source
Para.ska.vede.ka.tria.pho.biaGroup exhibitionOct 13 – Nov 24, 2006source
Assemblage, Bricolage, and CollageGroup exhibitionDec 1, 2006 – Jan 14, 2007source

2007 10 exhibitions

ExhibitionArtistsDatesSource
Instant Gratification: A group show of digital art
Artists as listed on the gallery's postcard.
Andrea Ackerman, Anna Druzcz, Danielle Ezzo, Jordan Kleinman, Brian LaRossa, Chadwick WhiteheadJan 12 – Feb 17, 2007source
Between You and Me (images from the I & Thou archive)Johnna MacArthurFeb 23 – Mar 24, 2007source
Organized ReligionGroup exhibitionApr 6 – May 5, 2007source
Without MemoryGaby SteinerMay 25 – June 10, 2007source
Most Triumphant
Sources give three different opening dates.
Liz BrownSummer 2007 (about June – Aug 5) approx.source
Drawn & QuarteredGroup exhibitionAug 11 – Sep 2, 2007source
Endemic ConstructionsAnna DruzczSep 14 – Oct 7, 2007source
The Variegated LandscapeGroup exhibitionOct 12 – Nov 11, 2007source
Fleshpot
Paired with the third Artist Dinner.
Jason BryantNov 16 – Dec 14, 2007source
Deer Art: Animal Imagery in Contemporary ArtGroup exhibitionDec 15, 2007 – Feb 3, 2008source
Like the Spice postcard for Instant Gratification, a group show of digital art, January 12 to February 17, 2007, listing Andrea Ackerman, Anna Druzcz, Danielle Ezzo, Jordan Kleinman, Brian LaRossa and Chadwick Whitehead, with the address 224 Roebling Street
Like the Spice announcement card for Instant Gratification, 2007 (cropped). Card artwork by one of the exhibiting artists, from the gallery's archived website.

2008 9 exhibitions

ExhibitionArtistsDatesSource
Flip
The gallery's list gives a later closing date (Apr 30).
Rachel Beach, Nora HertingFeb 8 – about Mar 30, 2008 approx.source
There ThereGroup exhibitionApr 11 – May 11, 2008source
Force Against Force
The show page says it ran to June 15.
Eric LoPrestiMay 16 – about June 8, 2008 approx.source
After Everything: Gay Directions in New Art
Curated by Dylan Peet.
Joseph Heidecker, Clarke Jackson, Sean M. Johnson, Darren Lee Miller, Ian O'Phelan, Jesse Finley Reed, Christopher Schulz, Steed TaylorJune 20 – July 6, 2008source
Forming Lines: Translations Between Drawing and SculptureRachel Beach, Seth Cohen, Beka Goedde, Dean Goelz, Abby Goodman, Barry Hazard, Allie Rex, Marc André Robinson, Rodger Stevens, Kathleen VanceJuly 25 – Aug 31, 2008source
MigrationsDean GoelzSep 12 – Oct 5, 2008source
SynasthesiaNicki StagerOct 10 – Nov 9, 2008source
OMGWTFLiz BrownNov 14 – Dec 7, 2008source
It's A Small WorldRachel Beach, Liz Brown, Allison Edge, Sean Flannigan, Abby Goodman, Barry Hazard, Brian LaRossa, Marcus Morales, Andrew Neyer, Ross Racine, Masha Ryskin, Nicki Stager, Steven Tabbutt, Mike Turzanski, Jon Vermilyea, Chadwick Whitehead and othersDec 12, 2008 – Jan 4, 2009source
Dean Goelz sculpture from Migrations: three figures with human heads on goose-like bodies standing on a plinth
Dean Goelz, from Migrations, 2008. Courtesy of the artist, from the gallery's archived website.

2009 10 exhibitions

ExhibitionArtistsDatesSource
Abrasions
Jenny Morgan's first solo show at LTS.
Jenny MorganJan 9 – Feb 8, 2009source
Dubai Underground (with Mezze)Hind Mezaina, Sheikha Bin Daher, Jalal Abu Thina, John Hollingsworth, Mohamed Somji, Khalid Mezaina, Reem Al GhaithFeb 13 – Mar 1, 2009source
Towers & Portals
Exact run not documented.
Rachel BeachMarch 2009 (announced to open March 7) approx.source
Crystal DaysAllison EdgeApr 18 – May 17, 2009source
Dirty Dirty Love
Extended from June 21.
Reuben NegrónMay 22 – July 12, 2009source
Off the Clock: The Artist's Assistant ShowRachel Beach, Jason Bryant, Allison Edge, Charlie Ledbetter, Jenny Morgan, David Mramor, Reuben NegrónJuly 17 – Sep 5, 2009source
Fade
Eric LoPresti's second LTS solo show; the show page says Oct 11.
Eric LoPrestiSep 11 – about Oct 4, 2009 approx.source
The Beaded CurtainDean GoelzOct 9 – Nov 8, 2009source
Civil UnionJenny Morgan, David MramorNov 13 – Dec 13, 2009source
ExposureMichelle Hinebrook, Nicki StagerDec 18, 2009 – Jan 17, 2010source
Rachel Beach wall sculpture from Towers & Portals: a pink cloud-shaped panel framed by a row of yellow scrolls
Rachel Beach, from Towers & Portals, 2009. Courtesy of the artist, from the gallery's archived website.

2010 9 exhibitions

ExhibitionArtistsDatesSource
Climate UntamedBennett MorrisJan 22 – Feb 28, 2010source
The World We Live In, The Worlds We CreateGroup exhibitionMar 12 – Apr 11, 2010source
The Homeless Boys Social Club
179 new pieces; extended.
Greg HabernyApr 16 – June 6, 2010source
Marked: A Show of Figure
Six artists; Brendan Lott is the one named in the press.
Brendan LottJune 11 – Aug 8, 2010source
Drifting Away
The fourth annual Summer Sampler.
Gallery artistsAug 13 – Sep 5, 2010source
ShardsTreasure FreySep 10 – Oct 3, 2010source
Pregnancy PactChino AmobiOct 8 – Nov 14, 2010source
Formal: A Dirty Word?Kinga Czerska, Sean Micka, David E. Peterson, Allie Rex, Thomas Spoerndle, Andrew Havenhand, Nicki StagerNov 19 – Dec 30, 2010source
Wonderwall
Opening given as Dec 12 (blog) or Dec 20 (site).
Allison EdgeDecember 2010 – Feb 6, 2011 approx.source
Bennett Morris painting from Climate Untamed: a smoky, storm-lit landscape in red, pink and blue
Bennett Morris, from Climate Untamed, 2010. Courtesy of the artist, from the gallery's archived website.
Treasure Frey work from Shards: many striped strips of colour arranged into a spiralling tunnel
Treasure Frey, from Shards, 2010. Courtesy of the artist, from the gallery's archived website.
Chino Amobi painting from Pregnancy Pact: a dense, day-glo scene in yellow, red and green with bunting across the top
Chino Amobi, from Pregnancy Pact, 2010. Courtesy of the artist, from the gallery's archived website.

2011 11 exhibitions

ExhibitionArtistsDatesSource
You Make Me Warm: A Photography ExhibitionGroup exhibitionJan 14 – Feb 8, 2011source
Elder Kinder
His first solo show.
Jason Bard YarmoskyFeb 11 – Mar 7, 2011source
Love's Labor LostJason BryantMar 11 – Apr 3, 2011source
Different CountryEric LoPrestiApr 8 – May 8, 2011source
One and the ManyJenny MorganMay 13 – June 19, 2011source
TectonicsMatt StoneJune 24 – July 31, 2011source
5 for 5 on 5
The fifth-anniversary show; the blog announced it as “Never gonna let you down”.
Past LTS artists, one piece eachAug 5 – 14, 2011source
This House of GlassReuben NegrónSep 9 – Oct 9, 2011source
Re/Deconstructing HistoryGroup exhibitionOct 14 – Nov 6, 2011source
1 + 1 = 11Brian LaRossa, Allie RexNov 11 – Dec 4, 2011source
Layer Current (Curate NYC 2011)
The Curate NYC 2011 live exhibition for Brooklyn.
Wayne Adams, Mira Alibek, Joe Banish, Ian Addison Hall, Nicholas Horman, Tamiko Kawata, Rachel Kohn, Keira Kotler, MaryKate Maher, Lael Marshall, Christina Massey, Dana McClure, Hannah Mishin, Jay Paavonpera, Erik Sommer, Rosemary Taylor, Vadis TurnerDec 8 – 18, 2011source
Eric LoPresti, Halo (Nez Perce): a pale, washed landscape seen from above with a thin diamond outline drawn over it
Eric LoPresti, Halo (Nez Perce), shown in Different Country, 2011. Courtesy of the artist, from the gallery's archived website.
Matt Stone, Beacon: a tall, thin steel sculpture rising from a white base
Matt Stone, Beacon, shown in Tectonics, 2011. Courtesy of the artist, from the gallery's archived website.

2012 4 exhibitions

ExhibitionArtistsDatesSource
SuturedJoseph Heidecker, Robert Raphael, Vadis Turner, Richard Saja, Zoe Sheehan SaldanaFebruary 2012 (opening about Feb 10) approx.source
Arts Not FairLTS artistsMar 9 – Apr 1, 2012source
Cross-ReferenceHans + GievesApr 20 – May 27, 2012source
224: A Group Exhibition
The final show. “As of June 22nd, the physical gallery space will be closed to the public.”
Jenny Morgan, Eric LoPresti, Allison Edge, Brian LaRossa, Allie Rex, Reuben Negrón, Treasure Frey, Gieves Anderson, Jessica Stoller, Chino Amobi, Jason Bryant, Joseph Heidecker, Matt Stone, Hans + Gieves, Dean GoelzJune 8 – 22, 2012source
Hans + Gieves, Cross-Reference: dark diagonal strokes painted across a pale photographic print
Hans + Gieves, Cross-Reference (oil on C-print), 2012. Courtesy of the artists, from the gallery's archived website.

Off-site curations and other projects

Art fairs

Fountain Miami (2007) · Bridge (2008, 2009) · Affordable Art Fair (2009, 2010) · NEXT Chicago (2010) · Scope Miami (2010, booth D-08; 2011, booth C06) · Scope New York (2011) · artMRKT San Francisco (2011, 2012) · artMRKT Hamptons (2011)

Programs

The Monthly Artist Dinner Series; Williamsburg Second Fridays (“Williamsburg Every Second”); a First Fridays new-artist silent auction; Like the Spice Editions and the Spring Collector's Edition Set; a podcast; and the blog, Like the Spice Gallery Events.[source]