Grand Opening Reception - New Exhibit, New Space

Unchained.Art Contemporary Gallery opens a new chapter this fall with the inauguration of its permanent home, a 1926 Beaux-Arts landmark in Austin’s historic district. Originally built as a Masonic lodge and today also home to creative organizations like the Fallout Theater, the building is a cultural landmark that embodies Austin’s blend of history and creativity. 'between us' anchors the gallery’s new space with a bold inaugural exhibition. The title reflects both intimacy and dialogue: between two artists, between radically different vocabularies, and between the act of seeing and being seen. More than a simple pairing ‘between us’ brings together Ditte Sørensen and Via Boley in their own moment. Sørensen enters the exhibition on a steep upward trajectory — a waiting list for originals, international galleries, and the BAA Best Art Awards 2025, First Prize in Textile Art. Boley is at the cusp of her rise: a recent Frick Arts Foundation Award recipient, her fractured, reflective canvases already command attention as one of Austin’s strong emerging voices. 'between us' situates their practices in conversation, highlighting how different vocabularies can meet to sharpen perception and invite dialogue. It is a dialogue about how women are perceived and how materials disrupt that perception. Sørensen’s tactile collages and Boley’s fractured reflections meet in contrast: immediate versus contemplative, playful versus psychological. Their works do not resolve into one voice but instead sharpen each other, underscoring the power of difference as a catalyst for resonance. Join us for the grand opening of this new show and new space! More Info below.