RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Octagon Gallery

A Life in Art Roosevelt Island News

At RIVAA’s Octagon Gallery, Sophia Vitko Presents “Fracticality.”

You are welcome to see the solo show “Fractality” by RIVAA artist Sophia Vitko at the Octagon Gallery, 888 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY. Initially drawn to digital and fractal art, Sophia crafts mesmerizing 3D shapes using software and formulas,…

New from Toshiko Kitano Groner: Arrangements at the Octagon Gallery

Arrangements features current paintings by Roosevelt Islander Toshiko Kitano Groner. Groner is a colorist whose works we’ve admired and reported on many times in the past. Often, we’ve appreciated her art at local galleries, but we’ve also seen it in…

Piaskowski’s “Luminous” Now Opening at the Octagon Gallery

As a founding member of Gallery RIVAA, Esther Piaskowski – as an artist, she uses only her last name – took part in countless exhibits. Those include her own as well as pitching to help with others. Now, we get…

Who Is Abstract Expressionist Valeriu Boborelu?

New Show Is Set to Open Saturday, July 30th, at the Octagon Gallery, 888 Main Street, Roosevelt Island. Opening Reception with the artist, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The new show Red, Blue and White Beings is a collection of his…

You’re Invited: Public Opening Reception for Connie Tanner’s “The Roosevelts” at the Octagon Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 21 from 5-8 pm 2021 Venue: Octagon Gallery – 888 Main St. Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 Also from the Roosevelt Island Daily