Collaborations between Young Blood Gallery and Archive Gallery bring the Atlanta community live music and art in one night at the opening reception of “Heaven Can’t Get Us”.

Atlanta, March 23, 2012–Event Producer Melanie Wade will host the opening reception for the cultural documentation photographer, Matthew Gallagher, of Philadelphia on March 23 at Archive Gallery. Gallagher’s latest photography book, “Heaven Can’t Get Us,” is on display at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Young Blood will sell the book at the event and in the boutique.

Gallagher’s photography includes images that visually narrate the story of an alternative lifestyle by depicting what is unusual, unpleasant, imperfect and often subversive. Graffiti is a strong theme in Gallagher’s art as he photographs his best friends in the Philly graffiti crew “Dead End Kids” in the midst of creating their art.

Gallagher has been a contributing photographer to the Philly art community for over 10 years and is excited for his first Atlanta showcase. Gallagher said, “In my neighborhood I take pictures of graffiti, youth culture, and urban life, I feel like Atlanta resembles that culture and I want to share a piece of Philly with the Atlanta art community.”

The opening reception will start at 7 p.m. Local Atlanta bands Knaves Grave and Brother Hawk will perform on the stage at Archive Gallery.

Gallagher is traveling around the country showcasing his photography, and makes his first stop in Atlanta at the Archive Gallery. The event will embody live music, art, including a video component produced by Gallagher and most importantly, will provide the Atlanta art community a chance to peek into the life of inner city Philadelphia.

The event is free, all ages and located at The Archive Gallery 611 North Ave NW Atlanta, GA 30318.

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