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Von Deon

b. 1991, Detroit, Michigan

Education

  • 2014–16 Columbia College Chicago, BFA in Photography
  • 2013 Richmond College, The American International University in London, Studio Photography

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2022 Untitled Gallery, Li Mei Art World, Pasadena, CA

Curated Group Exhibitions

  • 2025 All In Together, Concept, Tacoma, WA
  • 2025 Summer Reign, The Studio at 2+U, Seattle, WA
  • 2024 Golden Era, The Solis Space, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2024 Art x Sound, The Edison Theatre, Long Beach, CA
  • 2022 The Chocolate & Art Show, The Vortex, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2022 Summer Soiree Deux, Galerie Lakaye, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2021 Bringing Black Artwork to the Forefront: The History and Culture of Artwork by Black Artists, BlkArthouse, Washington, DC Virtual gallery and panel
  • 2020 FreeCanvas Presents: Black Boys Shine Blue in the Moonlight, Thanks Canvas Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Two-artist collaboration and virtual exhibition
  • 2019 Connections, The Blackboard Gallery, Camarillo, CA
  • 2018 Art a la Mode, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA
  • 2018 It's Just Art, The Baltimore Gallery, Detroit, MI Three-person exhibition
  • 2015 Photography Meet Painting, The Observatory, Chicago, IL
  • 2015 Vino + Van Gogh, National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, IL

Fairs

  • 2024 CLiO Art Fair, Persues Gallery

Residencies

  • 2025 Shunpike Arts Residency, six months, Seattle, WA

Press

  • 2021 Yahoo Finance, The Flower Boy NFT Collection Creates a New Purpose in the Digital Space by Acting as a Time Capsule for Generations to Witness
  • 2021 Shoutout LA, Meet Von Deon: Artist
  • 2020 Thrive Global, Thanks Canvas is Bringing in a New Generation of Art Aficionados
  • 2020 VoyageLA, Meet Von Deon of Thanks Canvas in Newbury Park
  • 2020 New York Weekly, LA-based Startup Changing the Way Collectors and Artists Work Together
  • 2020 LA Wire, Business Advice From 10 Successful Entrepreneurs
  • 2020 Roboflow Blog, Unveiling Our New Limited Edition T-Shirt