Three giant paper plates, displayed on a white wall. The first plate says 'DEATH' with balloon decorations, the second says 'DESTRUCTION' with stars and confetti, and the third says 'Despair' with smiley faces and celebration graphics.
An art installation featuring a photographic portrait of a slob standing on a pedestal, flanked by two decorative vases on white pedestals, in a minimalist gallery setting.
An art gallery installation of two framed photographs of garbage that sparkle like they are shiny and new. On the left is a neon sign that literally says 'NOTHING'.
Two black square art pieces on a white gallery wall, each with white text; the left one partially visible displays 'AMER', the right one has 'ICA' visible, likely forming the word 'AMERICA'.
Two white pedestals face each other with a small speaker on top, arranged in a gallery or exhibition space with a plain white wall and a black baseboard.
An art installation with a large framed pink print, a framed photograph of what appears to be food and a ceramic vase on a pedestal.
A small gold-plated booger in a display case on a white pedestal in an art gallery with wooden floors and white walls.

  • ”John LaMacchia, a proficient contemporary idea maker, has all the skill of a master craftsman from the old world. His attention to detail in the ironic and often hilarious photographic and sculptural pieces he produces lands his concepts firmly in the viewer’s psyche.”

    — Noah Becker, Founder, Whitehot Magazine

John LaMacchia is an American artist known for his wit and humor that celebrates the subversive potential of beauty and the profane.

LaMacchia received his BFA in Advertising and Graphic Design at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He started his career as an art director, winning awards around the world including those at Cannes as well as an Emmy nomination. Paralleling big agency life LaMacchia began his investigation into the art world using similar techniques found in advertising.

His works have been included in various exhibitions. His artist books and prints have sold at Dia Center, The New Museum, NY, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, MoMA / PS 1 and Printed Matter to name a few.

Most recently his collaborative series ‘Birds of America,’ has been acquired by The Huntington Museum and Library, for their private collection.

Portrait by Chris Buck