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Represents international artists including Jamie Reid, Alice O'Malley, Alison McKenna, Fabrice Cazenave, Hans de Wit, and Vivienne Dick

27/08/2026

Today we open John Giorno: Seven Dial-A Poems at Satellite Storefront in Brighton/Hove. During my tenure working on the Bowery in NY’s Lower East Side, I got to know John. I can’t remember exactly how that came about but it may have been a request to Nan for something. In those years there were still members of the Warhol crowd knocking about and I’d met a number of them. Taylor Mead was a friend. But John was also a wonderful soul, a seeker of infinite truths, following the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Once in a while I’d wander down the Bowery from 334 to 222 (Rothko’s studio had been on the ground floor) and have tea with John. William Burrough’s Bunker was still listed on the doorbell. He was very gracious. I remember once taking joey gabriel along for the ride as I knew they’d hit it off. Burroughs’ bedroom was kept immaculate, and John’s fireplace was chalked with Ta***ic symbols from previous rituals.

So it’s good to sit and hear his voice. Even though that world seems so far away, it’s as close as closing the eyes and letting the mind travel.
Satellite Storefront is at 22 St John’s Road, BN32FB and is open 6-9 pm Thursday to Saturday until19th Sept
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22/08/2026

John Marchant Gallery and Satellite Storefront are very pleased to present John Giorno: Seven Dial-A-Poems, with the kind cooperation of Giorno Poetry Systems in NY. Opens 6-9pm Thursday to Saturday 27th August to 19th September.

After earning a BA from Columbia University in 1958, John Giorno (1936-2019) established himself as an active presence in New York’s art scene, lauded for his starring role in Andy Warhol’s five-hour film Sleep (1963). A life-long collaborator, he staged multimedia events with Robert Rauschenberg, developed new recording techniques with Bob Moog, and performed alongside William Burroughs and Brion Gysin. In 1967, he published his first monograph, Poems, and his first LP, collaborating with Rauschenberg and Les Levine on the artwork and designs for both.

Giorno created Dial-A-Poem at The Architectural League of New York in 1969, which was subsequently included in the landmark group exhibition Information at the Museum of Modern Art in 1970. Dial-A-Poem was both celebrated and censored for its selection of readings and speeches by poets and activists.

Giorno was not just a poet but an artist and a performer. In 1969, recognising that the written word could be powerfully transformed into spoken word, he began a performance practice that he pursued throughout his life, pioneering a distinct and unique style. In 1981, he formed The John Giorno Band and performed at various punk rock venues.

Giorno retired from performing in 2017 and spent the last two years of his life in meditation, artmaking, writing poetry, and working on his memoir, Great Demon Kings. His iconic poem prints, paintings, prints and drawings continue to show in museums and galleries around the world. Portrait by Sebastian King. Special thanks to Bonnie at Giorno Poetry Systems. What an honour! Giorno Poetry Systems Satellite

08/08/2026

Today marks the third anniversary of Jamie Reid’s passing. He’s always on my mind as there’s so much to be done with his extensive archive (the exhibition Believe In The Ruins continues at the Netherlands Design Museum in Den Bosch) but obviously today’s the day to gaze towards the stars. I’ve chosen this image to mark his passing because it always make me laugh. That’s Jamie’s foot in that Seditionaries boot, published here in an advert in International Times, June 1977. Just yesterday we visited William Blake’s cottage in Felpham, Sussex (someone whom Jamie very much admired), and it was splendid to see his plaque list him as artist, poet and mystic. Jamie’s key objective, in my mind, was to encourage people to reach for their potential in whatever field they chose, so it’s fitting that in astrological terms, August 8th, the Lions Gate Portal, is all about that very objective. ‘Anarchy Is The Key. Do It Yourself Is The Melody’.
Offical Jamie Reid Archive Design Museum Den Bosch

04/08/2026

“It makes a difference how you say hello, how you listen, what you eat, how you eat, and how you pay attention… it makes a difference what you think and how you act, what you do and how you do it, how well you think of others, how much you laugh and cry… if you live with beauty, notice every morning that you are alive… if you are not afraid of difference… are close to men and women, black and white, jew and christian, children and older people…it makes a difference if you notice that all people are human, all life forms are intelligent (including Nancy Reagan).” From LISTEN, RESPECT, REVERE A Performance by Best Damon 1986

“Listen, Respect, Revere, which articulated a perspective about humans in an oppressive society, was performed only once – at New York’s Brecht Forum in 1986. In this narrative piece, with text written by Betsy Damon and choreography for two costumed dancers, all performed to a drumbeat, the artist questions traditional gender roles, while offering a semantic analysis of some basic elements and concepts of her performance practice: stones, as well as listening, reverence, and respect.” Curator Monika Fabijanska 2021
Body Of Water: Films By Betsy Damon continues at SATELLITE Storefront in Brighton Thursday Friday and Saturday 6-9pm Betsy Damon Monika Fabijanska Satellite

22/07/2026

Our new project space SATELLITE Storefront opens tomorrow here in Brighton, with a selection of films by the renowned US performance artist and environmental activist Betsy Damon (b. 1940). It’s a great honour to work with Betsy on this inaugural presentation, which will be open in the summer evenings 6-9pm Thurs-Sat at 22 St John’s Rd, BN32FB. Betsy Damon is an internationally-recognised artist whose public work and living systems, such as the Living Water Garden, have received widespread acclaim. She directs Keepers of the Waters, a non-profit focused on ecological planning, advocacy and education. She advocates for Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) as a more effective, resilient, and economical alternatives to conventional infrastructure projects that try to impose human control over natural systems. NBS embraces nature’s self-sustaining tendencies by harnessing natural processes to address environmentsl challenges. Damon has recently been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. Damon has lectured widely in the U.S., Europe and China. She’s been a visiting artist at countless colleges and universities. Documentation of her work in China has been archived at the Asia Art Archive, while the Annenberg Foundation and Metabolic Studios are focused on digitising Damon’s expansive art practice. Image 1 from Blind Beggarwoman (1976) Image 2 from Keepers of The Water (Chengdu) 1996, Image 3 from Squam Lake (2026) Betsy Damon

20/07/2026

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new gallery-affiliated project space called SATELLITE Storefront. Our inaugural presentation will be Body Of Water (1976-2026) a series of films by renowned US performance artist and activist Betsy Damon (b. 1940). We are thrilled that Betsy has helped us select the works for this presentation, including documentation of her seminal performance Blind Beggarwoman (1976), and a pivotal 1986 documentary filmed in Chengdu, China. This work, Keepers Of The Waters (1996) marked a significant moment in the evolution of her practice towards water guardianship. We also present a brand new short film shot recently at Squam Lake, New Hampshire which exquisitely captures the breathtaking beauty of the waters, encouraging us to shift towards a more caring paradigm. Betsy Damon is an internationally-recognised artist whose public work and living systems, such as the Living Water Garden, have received widespread acclaim. She directs Keepers of the Waters, a non-profit focused on ecological planning, advocacy and education. She advocates for Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) as a more effective, resilient, and economical alternatives to conventional infrastructure projects that try to impose human control over natural systems. NBS embraces nature’s self-sustaining tendencies by harnessing natural processes to address environmentsl challenges. Damon has recently been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. Damon has lectured widely in the U.S., Europe and China. She’s been a visiting artist at countless colleges and universities. Documentation of her work in China has been archived at the Asia Art Archive, while the Annenberg Foundation and Metabolic Studios are focused on digitising Damon’s expansive art practice. Betsy Damon

18/07/2026

After years of my lovely, Nan-era Leica M6 gathering dust, I am delighted to have it up and running again. The internals were buggered, the lens rattled… I thought it was dead, but the brilliant Leon at Mycroft Cameras has done the unimaginable. This camera has been deep in the art trenches, and means a lot to me. If you have a camera you love, but think is too far gone, get in touch with Leon. www.mycroftcameras.com Leica Camera Leica Camera UK Nan Goldin

09/07/2026

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new gallery-affiliated online venture and project space. Founded by Alison McKenna and John Marchant, SATELLITE COLLECTIVE is a platform dedicated to works on paper by artists we already work with, alongside new artists whose practices we are excited to introduce. We are excited to see the project grow and evolve over time.

There is something uniquely immediate and intimate about an artist’s works on paper. Whether drawing, collage or painting, these pieces often capture the energy of experimentation, discovery and creative process in a way that is both compelling and deeply personal. SATELLITE COLLECTIVE celebrates these works and makes them available to both new and established collectors at an accessible price point. Alongside original works, we will also offer selected editioned works where appropriate.

SATELLITE COLLECTIVE reflects our commitment to developing thoughtful, artist-centred ways of working that benefit everyone involved, and we are delighted to share this new chapter with you.

We invite you to explore SATELLITE COLLECTIVE and join our mailing list as the project continues to grow.

Image 2: Cecilia Andrews, Couple 02, 2025

Image 3: Fabrice Cazenave, Herbier 6, 2026

Image 4: Alison McKenna, Horizon Line Diptych, 2026

Image 5: Jeff Keen, Gaz-Apokalypso, circa 1980

Image 6: Sara Dare, Noland III, 2023

Image 7: Patsy McArthur, Blue Between, 2025

Image 8: Marco Villard, Beyond The Highway, 2026

Image 9: Grant Foster, Untitled, 2026

27/06/2026

Jamie Reid: Believe In The Ruins opens today at the Design Museum Den Bosch in the Netherlands. This show looks so great, not least because we worked with designer Jan Konings, who had the genius idea of using the previous exhibition’s leftover plinths and display materials, giving everything a brilliantly subtle awkwardness you don’t expect in a museum. There are ‘random’ holes, mismatched panels and construction notes… Jamie would have loved it. There’s also nothing in frames. It runs until November 15th, and Den Bosch is very easy to get to from Amsterdam. Do go if you can. Design Museum Den Bosch

21/06/2026

The Summer Solstice is here. This beautiful flowering offering was prepared many years ago by Jamie Reid, who always observed the celestial festivals of the Druidic calendar. He would also send out countless handmade cards to friends and family, which were - and still are - cherished. As he would say, with his particular kindness and generosity of spirit, “All love”. Missing you, my friend. ☀️

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