Michael Massaia photography | Gilman Contemporary

Michael Massaia

Self-taught photographer Michael Massaia is a master of his chosen medium. Born and raised in New Jersey, Massaia’s images capture New York City and New Jersey at times of calm. Shooting between the hours of 2 and 4 am, Massaia’s ongoing series “Deep in a Dream: Central Park” pulls the viewer into each detailed image. Light illuminates the branches, paths, tunnels and ponds creating landscapes within the dense, bustling city. Massaia employs photographic techniques that are based on careful research and experimentation. All of his work demonstrates a deep understanding of traditional photographic aesthetic and process, while evoking a sense of modern isolation. “Deep in a Dream” has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Daily Mail, and the April 2017 issue of Zoom Magazine. His previous work has been featured in a wide variety of media outlets including CNN, The Guardian, The Washington Post, American Photo Magazine, and Slate. He lives and works in New Jersey where he finds inspiration for his dreamlike compositions.

Select Exhibitions

2018- Solo Show-"Time In Between:Central Park"- Gilman Contemporary, Ketchum, Idaho
2018- Solo Show-"Deep In A Dream"- Holden Luntz Gallery, Palm Beach Florida

2017- Musem Exhibition - "Sweet Tooth: The Art Of Desert" - Shelburne Museum, Vermont

2017- Solo Show - "Deep In A Dream" - New York, N.Y. – CalmpArt

2017- Solo Show-“Deep In A Dream: Central Park”- Ketchum, I.D.- Gilman Contemporary

2017 - The Photography Show - AIPAD - New York, N.Y. - ClampArt Booth

2017- Group Show - "Night Fall" - Holden Luntz Gallery, Palm Beach Florida

2016 - The Photography Show - AIPAD - New York, N.Y. - ClampArt Booth

2015 - Group Show - "The 21st Century Handmade Print" Gallery 270 - Englewood, New Jersey

2015 - Solo Show - "Scenes From A Childhood" - Gallery 270 - Englewood, New Jersey

2015 - Art Fair - "Art Hamptons" -Bridgehampton New York - Gallery 270

2014 - Art Fair - "Avenue-Antique,Art&Design Show" - New York, N.Y. - Holden Luntz Gallery

2014 - Group Show - "Sleep In Useless" - J.Cacciola Gallery New York, N.Y.

2014 - Public Exhibition - "Arterial Motives" - Street Road -Western Chester County, Pennsylvania

2013 - Solo Show - "New Jersey Retrospective" - Gallery 270 Englewood, New Jersey

2013 - Art Fair - "Avenue-Antique,Art&Design Show" - New York, N.Y. - Holden Luntz Gallery

2013 - Group Show - "Cone Monochromacy" - J. Cacciola Gallery - New York, N.Y.

2013 - Hearst 8x10 Biennial Show - Hearst Tower - New York, N.Y.

2013 - Solo Show - "A New Jersey Retrospective" - Gallery 270 - Englewood, N.J.

2013 - Group Show - "Illuminators" - OK Harris Work Of Art- New York, N.Y.

2012 - Two Person Show - "Wanderlust" J.Cacciola Gallery - New York, N.Y.

2012 - Solo Exhibition - "Platinum Prints On Baryta Paper" - Gallery 270 - Englewood New Jersey

2012 - Group Show "At Night-Images In The Half Light" - Holden Luntz Gallery, Palm Beach, Florida

2012 - Art Fair - "American International Fine Art Fair" - Park Avenue Armory New York, N.Y - Holden Luntz Gallery

2012 - Group Exhibition - "40th Anniversary Show" Afterimage Gallery - Dallas, Texas

2012 - Art Fair - "Art Toronto" J.Cacciola Gallery

2011 - Solo Exhibition - "Afterlife" OK Harris Work Of Art - New York, N.Y.

2011 - Solo Exhibition - "Large Platinums" - Iris Gallery - Boston, Massachusetts

2011 - Art Fair - "The AIPAD Photography Show" - June Bateman Gallery, New York, N.Y.

2011 - Solo Exhibition - "Deep In A Dream" Afterimage Gallery - Dallas, Texas

2010 - Group Show - Photographers Gallery, Los Angeles, California

Michael Massaia has significant press coverage. Below is a list of just as few. Please contact the gallery for a complete list.

Lenscratch November 2018
Quiet Lunch - 2017
Flavorwire-2017
Slate Behold-2016
La Boite Verte - 2016
The Guardian-2016
The Washington Post

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