Exhibition 1996
First Group Exhibition — “State of the Union” gallery, Washington, DC
Postcard/invitation · 1996-10-21
State of the Art — Exhibit Series #3
A.C.E. and State of the Union
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Photographed by Matt Sesow from his press packets, October 18, 2026; text transcribed from the photos by Claude.
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A.C.E. and State of the Union Bring You
State of the Art
Exhibit Series #3
Monday 21 October 1996 5pm-close free admission
An evening with two acid jazz djs and local artistic flavor featuring the works of
Karim Bachao Cristina M. McMahon
Ariana Bock Matt Sesow
Todd Burris Justin Truman
Justin Carty Dik Vosseler
Carolyn Jesky Anthony Yannone
Come be a part of our third exhibition and support the local art scene.
Complimentary appetizers and happy-hour drink prices.
Exhibition followed by live jazz with The Peter Fraize Trio at 10 pm.
[State of the Union logo]
1357 U Street, NW
(between 13th and 14th Streets, one block west of U Street/Cardozo Metro)
for info call (202) 588-8926
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Research notes
- Artists listed on this postcard/invitation (State of the Art — Exhibit Series #3): Anthony Yannone, Ariana Bock, Carolyn Jesky, Cristina M. McMahon, Dik Vosseler, Justin Carty, Justin Truman, Karim Bachao, Todd Burris.
Where this record comes from
- history.sesow.com (live, 2026-10-03)
- Matt Sesow press packet (photographed by Matt, 2026-10-18)
Cite as: Sesow, Matt. “First Group Exhibition — ‘State of the Union’ gallery, Washington, DC.” Matt Sesow Career Chronicle, 1996. history.sesow.com/e/1996-first-state-union-gallery-washington.html. Accessed [date].
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Also in 1996
- Exhibition Chris Butler Gallery, Branford, CT
- Exhibition Georgetown Arts Fair, Washington, DC
- Media Lectures at Georgetown University
- Media Short film screened at Washington Filmmaker Showcase, Washington, DC
- Award Short film “The Box” wins Best Experimental Film Award
- Award Wins Kaleidospace Screening Room filmmaker’s contest
- Award Kaleidospace Featured Artist, Los Angeles, CA
- Press Folk Art Finder — Winter 1996
- Press Raw Vision #17 — Winter 1996–97
- Media Short film — “Fugazi at Fort Reno,” 12 minutes of PXL-2000 toy-camera footage Matt Sesow shot of Fugazi at…

