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Cool, unique and affordable graphic novels, prints, and original fine and outsider art.
Awesome art and exemplary customer service...shop here for all your pop culture Issues.
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Cool, unique and affordable graphic novels, prints, and original fine and outsider art.
Awesome art and exemplary customer service...shop here for all your pop culture Issues.
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sfreedenthal on May 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis artwork is perfect. It’s even better in person than in the listing photo — more vibrant and substantial. Our cats enjoy Fancy Feast, so the image is spot on for them. Plus, it’s cute and pretty!
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Amy-June on Mar 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love my print by this multi-talented artist. I would have left a review sooner because I liked it so much but I have been quite ill (have since recovered). I hope one day to see his work or hear his music in person.
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Kevin on Feb 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI am so fortunate to have been able to purchase this piece. It is captivating, stunning, thought-provoking and a definite conversation starter. Its size is huge, yet the impact of its presence exceeds its dimensions. Love it!
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guineapiglover66 on Jan 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsReally unique & creative! Great addition to my Betty Boop collection. Thanx!
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D on Jan 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFantastic pic! On time and awesome owners! They have my continued business.
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Pretzellove on Jan 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIssa
This was a really awesome revision of a historic piece of art - Manet's Luncheon in the Grass. I really enjoy that the figures have been replaced with traditional American superheroes. Issa was also really helpful in getting this to me quickly. Thank you! -
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Pretzellove on Jan 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSusan
This is a really cool piece of art! I like that she took inspiration from an historic work and made it her own. I also really appreciate how quickly Susan shipped the artwork, especially during a snowstorm! -
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About IssuesGallery
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Issa Ibrahim working on small, detailed painting at his easel.
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Susan Spangenberg at work on a new unstretched canvas painting.
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Issa Ibrahim branching out for large scale work mounted on the wall of his studio.
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Susan Spangenberg in front of her large scale mural painting in Issues Gallery with our cats Schizy and Cray Cray.
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Issa Ibrahim almost done with huge superhero mural hanging on the wall at Issues Gallery.
Issues Gallery: Unique and Affordable Fine and Outsider Art
In 1995 Issa Ibrahim was five years into an indefinite involuntary institutionalization. He painted, he wrote and he sang to pass the time and feel some semblance of freedom. In 1995 Susan Spangenberg found herself in a state hospital following teenage angst that went on a little too long. One week after Valentine’s Day, Susan was haunting the asylum’s activity center and Issa saw her and became intrigued. He followed her into the Library and there began a romance and artistic partnership for the ages. Rebel alumnus of Creedmoor Psychiatric Center’s renown Living Museum, NYC's Fountain House Gallery and ArtLifting, Issa and Susan continue to create and play and love in their own home studio and beyond. They lovingly transformed their rent-subsidized apartment in Queens, N.Y. into a floor to ceiling, life-size storyboard and set piece to their “insanity.” Reclaiming the psychobabble and playfully arranging their names, Iss and Sue, along with their two rescued cats Schizy and Cray Cray, were inspired to form Issues Gallery…a safe space free from locked doors, cages and hatred. “We seek to heal ourselves through the arts and provide hope, while creating a conversation of improvement to mental health concerns worldwide.”
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Issa Ibrahim
Owner, Maker, Curator
Issa's work is a reflection of a bankrupt culture. By creating “what if” scenarios, infusing loving homage with harsh realities and biting satire, he wishes to say something honest and meaningful about contemporary society and the world we live in.
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Susan Spangenberg
Owner, Maker, Muse
Susan believes in the power of transcendence through the arts. Her work is autobiographical, commenting on her experience in the mental health system. Her themes include issues of race, mental health and other areas of social injustice.
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Schizy the Cat
Spritual Advisor
Rescued animal Schizy is intuitive and knowing. Since welcoming her into Issues Gallery she has brought good fortune, provided plenty of good soothing vibes and served up litter boxes full of soul.
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Cray Cray the Cat
Favorite Son
Rescued animal Cray Cray lives up to his name. He is a constant source of amusement, wonder and inspiration, providing equal measures of unconditional love with hiss and vinegar.
Shop policies
We offer free shipping within the United States.
Our aim is to provide all shoppers with awesome art and exemplary customer service.
Due to extended delivery delays at USPS all orders shipped via that method may arrive later than expected.
Accepted payment methods
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We do international shipping via UPS.
Please be aware that USPS is experiencing unprecedented delays of late so any orders shipped via that method may arrive later than expected.
Additional policies and FAQs
Signed prints are available upon request.
Contact us at issa @ zombiesavant.com for more information on these and other options.