JosephAbbati.art

What’s Happening

  • Heads

    “Celestial,” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 24″ X 24″
    “Bliss,” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 24″ X 24″

  • New Tondo Paintings

    “Just Give Me A Call To Let Me Know You’re Okay,” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 24″ tondo
    “Hand To Mouth,’ 2021, acrylic on canvas, 24” tondo
    “Beauty Marks,” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 24″ tondo
    “Waif,” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 24″ tondo

  • “Q Anon (queer anonymous)”

    “Q Anon (queer anonymous)” redefines the conspiracy theorists to a male couple. The balaclava covered pair of men kissing is a metaphor for those living in the closet, knowing what they want but afraid to be open about it. Hashtag this photo #QAnon to confuse those followers.

    “Q Anon (queer anonymous)”, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″, contact for pricing

  • “Male Gayz”

    “Male Gayz” looks at the male gaze from a queer perspective.

    “Frot,” 2021, acrylic gouache on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Hunger,” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Grindr,” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Love Story” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ (triptych panel)
    “Love Story” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ (triptych panel)
    “Love Story” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ (triptych panel)
    “Pearl Necklace” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Pan Ascending” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Crossed Paths” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 24″ X 24″
    “Trade” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 24″ X 24″
    “Wants/Needs” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 24″ X 24″
    “Foothold” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Male Gaze 2″ 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30”
    “We Speak For Our Ancestors” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Facing Onself” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Parallel Lives” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Twogether” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Adonis and Anemones” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Skin Deep,” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″
    “Male Gaze” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″

  • “UN//TITLED, An Anthology of Queer Contemporary Art // 2016-2020”

    So honored to be part of this international anthology published by Balaclava.Q

  • Love Story

    “Love Story,” 2021, acrylic on canvas, 90″ X 30″ (triptych)

  • Newest Trio

    I enjoy doing paintings in series of three. Here are the latest (2021) acrylic on canvas, 24″ X 24″.

    • Crossed Paths
    • Trade
    • Wants/Needs

  • “Double Vision”

    Here is a view of “Facing Oneself,” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ (triptych) at the Bromfield Gallery, Boston, MA. It is part of a national juried group exhibit from March 5-30, 2021.

  • Queer Anthology

    UN//TITLED: An Anthology of Queer Contemporary Art (2016 – 2020) I will be a featured artist along with 75 other queer artists being published in April 2021 by Balaclava.Q (John Hopper Publishing)

  • VR Galleries


    “Shape Shifters” is a metaphorical representation of the lives of queer individuals, showcasing their resilience and strength in navigating a world that often seeks to limit their identity. Abbati’s paintings are a celebration of the beauty and diversity of the queer community and their ability to shape-shift in order to find their place in the world.

    Through his art, Abbati creates his own metaverse of the queer community.  The exhibit features a collection of figure studies, each one showcasing a unique aspect of the queer experience.

    These paintings represent what has been exhibited in the first half of 2024. Part of these include a series of portraits for the exhibit “KINDRED,” a celebration of the the friendship Abbati has with two other artists to celebrate Pride 2024.
    The portraits captures the multi-facets of his subjects with shifting perspectives. In doing so, the paintings represent the expanding spectrum of queer identity and visibility.