ART NOIR

National Exhibition

April 3 - 25, 2025

Photography Above: The Interrogation by Paal Arnand (West Adams, CA)

There is something intoxicating about the unknown—the way shadows stretch across dimly lit streets, the way a single glance can hold a thousand untold stories. Art Noir is an exploration of that tension, where mystery, danger, and intrigue collide in a realm shaped by the aesthetics of Film Noir, the pulpy narratives of mid-century crime fiction, and the eerie, otherworldly realms of classic sci-fi. This exhibition at The Studio Door invites artists to step into the chiaroscuro of the imagination, where stark contrasts reveal deep psychological complexities and every composition whispers of secrets yet to be uncovered.

In a world saturated with instant gratification and predictable narratives, Art Noir lingers in the spaces between, daring us to look closer—to question what we see and what remains hidden. The artists featured in this exhibition embrace ambiguity, weaving visual tales that unsettle as much as they captivate. Their work challenges us to peer into the depths of shadow and light, to confront the thrill of uncertainty, and to immerse ourselves in a universe where nothing is quite as it seems.

As you wander through the exhibition, let yourself be drawn into the mystery. Follow the flickering neon reflections, the whispered confessions, the sudden twists of fate. Here, in the darkness, a story is waiting for you.

GALLERY RECEPTION • THURSDAY, April 10 • 6 - 9 PM

Thank you to local press for covering Art Noir:

• San Diego Magazine • April • The Best Things to Do in San Diego: April 2025

• The WORD San Diego • April • Gallery of the Damned