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Johansson Projects

Johansson Projects

2300 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612 | (510) 444-9140

Johansson Projects is a small contemporary art gallery in Oakland’s Uptown arts area, on a busy stretch that is easy to pair with other nearby galleries, cafes, and bars. The space is straightforward and uncluttered, usually focused on a single exhibition or a tight two person show. Most of what is on view is painting and works on paper, with sculpture popping up depending on the show.

Lighting is simple and clean, and there is usually one main room with work facing the street plus additional pieces tucked slightly further back. It is a quiet spot, so you can take your time looking without feeling rushed.

The gallery keeps limited public hours, currently Thursday through Saturday in the afternoon, so it rewards checking the calendar and planning around a specific exhibition. Recent and upcoming shows include two person projects like "In Your Own Time" with Leyla Pekmen and Julien Laporte, and solo painting exhibitions from artists such as Andrew Catanese and Gregory Rick. The program leans into contemporary work that riffs on history, place, and personal narrative, and the staff tends to let visitors browse at their own pace, stepping in if you have questions.

Johansson Projects opened in 2007 and has since developed a reputation for pairing established and emerging artists and for participating in regional art fairs. For someone dropping in for an event, it feels like a focused gallery visit rather than a large institutional outing. Expect a manageable amount of work to see, clear exhibition texts, and a low key environment where the main activity is simply spending time with the art on the walls and, when present, on a few pedestals or stands.

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