MATTHEW SWARTS Two versions of the George Eastman Museum logo: one with white text on a black background, and one with black text on white. Both feature the museum name in uppercase, reflecting its role as a hub for contemporary photographer Matthew Swarts.

Matthew Swarts + George Eastman Museum (Permanent Collection Museum Purchases)

2017, alternatives, eastman museum, Kopeikin Gallery, lisa hostetler, Los Angeles, matthew swarts, museum purchase, new york, Paul Kopeikin, permanent collection, rochester

I am completely honored to announce that the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York has acquired two prints from The Alternatives for the museum’s permanent collection. The museum purchased Untitled, 2015, and Untitled, 2016 (pictured below). Special thanks to Lisa Hostetler, Curator-In-Charge, who organized A Matter of Memory, the exhibition which featured these works,…

MATTHEW SWARTS Black-and-white image of two hands gripping a rope, appearing to pull it from opposite sides, with a city skyline behind—a striking visual inviting art lovers to The Photography Show, March 30-April 2, 2017, Pier 94, New York City.

Matthew Swarts + Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles @ AIPAD “The Photography Show” at Pier 94 New York March 30th to April 2nd 2017

2017, AIPAD, Kaycee Olsen, Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles, matthew swarts, new york, new york city, Paul Kopeikin, The Photography Show

Completely thrilled that “Carnations, 2017” will be on view at Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles’ booth at AIPAD’s “The Photography Show” at Pier 94 in New York, New York from March 30th till April 2nd 2017! My most sincere thanks to Paul Kopeikin and Kaycee Olsen for organizing this exhibition of my work.

MATTHEW SWARTS A person with wet hair is shown from the shoulders up against a pale background. Their face is obscured by colorful, pixelated digital glitches, creating a striking visual blend of technology and human form in the style of Matthew Swarts’ art.

Matthew Swarts + CPAC (Denver): The Relationship Show

Uncategorized, 2017, allison l. wade, Beth, Colorado, CPAC, Denver, laura beth reese, Los Angeles, Patti Hallock, Paul Kopeikin, portraits, portraiture, the alternatives

I am deeply honored to have work from both BETH and The Alternatives in “The Relationship Show” at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center (Denver)! Special thanks to Patti Hallock and Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles for making this exciting exhibition happen! From the exhibition catalog: ŸMAUREEN DRENNAN • LAURA BETH REESE • MATTHEW SWARTS • ALLISON…

MATTHEW SWARTS A promotional banner for ARTIST Matthew Swarts: The Alternatives, 2015 at Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles for Pulse Miami Beach. It features three abstract, digitally altered portraits in red, gray, and green tones. Event details are listed.

Matthew Swarts + Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles @ PULSE MIAMI BEACH/Art Basel Miami Beach 2015

2015, art basel miami beach, florida, Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles, matthew swarts, miami, Paul Kopeikin, PULSE MIAMI BEACH 2015, the alternatives

I am truly delighted to announce my participation in Kopeikin Gallery’s installation at Pulse Miami Beach in conjunction with Art Basel Miami Beach 2015. With kindest thanks to Paul Kopeikin, whose steadfast belief in my work this past year has been truly transformative and nurturing. 12/1-12/5 2015 Indian Beach Park 4601 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, Florida…

MATTHEW SWARTS Lenscratch logo on a teal background, with the words LENSCRATCH in large white letters and FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY DAILY in smaller text underneath, celebrating VISUAL ART and ARTIST creativity.

Matthew Swarts + LENSCRATCH

2015, aline smithson, Beth, feature, Kopeikin Gallery, lenscratch, Los Angeles, matthew swarts, the alternatives

It is an incredible honor (and a delight!) to be featured on Lenscratch today! My sincere and special thanks to the ever-incredible Aline Smithson! http://lenscratch.com/2015/04/matthew-swarts-beth-and-the-alternatives/ “Matthew Swarts has a current exhibition at the Kopeikin Gallery in Los Angeles that runs through April 18th featuring two projects, Beth and Alternatives. With both projects, Matthew reconsiders photographic…

MATTHEW SWARTS Exhibition poster with distorted pixel art portraits, bold text reading PHOTOGRAPHER MATTHEW SWARTS PROCESSING, and event details for Kopekin Gallery in Los Angeles, March 7–April 18, 2015.

Matthew Swarts: PROCESSING @ Kopeikin Gallery (Los Angeles)

2015, alternatives, Beth, California, exhibition, installation view, Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles, matthew swarts, Paul Kopeikin, processing, the alternatives

I am thrilled to announce my first exhibition with Kopeikin Gallery (Los Angeles): Matthew Swarts: PROCESSING (Beth and the Alternatives), March 7th through April 18th, 2015. My most sincere thanks to Paul Kopeikin, whose collaboration and support for this work have made all things newly possible! Friends and followers near Los Angeles, please join me at Kopeikin…