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Cool and unique original fine and outsider art and limited edition paper and canvas prints.
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ahbrakay1 on Sep 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love all of the Issues Gallery work, I have 2 paintings and a print. I also purchased the superheroes book. Bold, exciting work and excellent customer service.
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Peter on Jun 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolute perfection! So happy with the quality of the print. Fast shipping. Love it!!
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Peter on Jun 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely love this! Captivating. Issa’s artwork makes me tingly all over. Such a huge fan!
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James on Feb 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI checked the box that I don't need customer service and that's what you'll get with this shop. perfect attention to detail and superior customer service! 3peat customer and hoping to continue that trend
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James on Feb 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starssuch great customer service and the art piece is wonderful. I look forward to more purchases.
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Ollie on Feb 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsGreat quality, sturdy, and hilarious. I got it for my roommate’s birthday and he loved it!
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.
We do NOT ship outside the United States.
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Cancellations: not accepted
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Do we ship outside the United States?
No, we do NOT ship outside the United States.