Rob Gonsalves

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Robert "Rob" Gonsalves (July 10, 1959 – June 14, 2017) is a Canadian painter of magic and surreal events.[1]

Recognition[change | change source]

Gonsalves's art was not recognized until several years after he started, in the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit. He was given a small spot there to show off his most recent art. During the exhibit, he received a large amount of encouragement.[2]

Distribution[change | change source]

Gonsalves currently sells his latest work at exhibits and multiple websites. His most visited exhibits include the Art Expo in New York and Los Angeles, Decor Atlanta and Las Vegas, Fine Art Forum, as well as one-man shows at Discovery Galleries, Ltd., Marcus Ashley Gallery, and the Hudson River Art Gallery.

Books[change | change source]

In June 2003, Simon & Schuster produced Gonsalves's first book, Imagine a Night. A second book, Imagine a Day, was produced in 2004. That book received the 2005 Governor General's Award. In 2008, Gonsalves produced another book, Imagine a Place.

References[change | change source]

  1. Kaushik. "The Magic Realism of Rob Gonsalves".
  2. "Rob Gonsalves » Marcus Ashley Gallery". Marcus Ashley Gallery.

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