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Deborah Colton Gallery will be presenting Daniel Johnston: I am a Baby in My Universe at their main gallery space of 2445 North Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77098. The exhibition runs from February 17 to March 16, 2024. To start the celebration of the gallery’s 20th year as an exhibition space in Houston, there will be a grand opening reception on Saturday, February 17th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, including the band “Kathy McCarty and Speeding Motorcycle”. Kathy and many members of the band were friends and fellow musicians with Daniel Johnston, known to have played with him in the past. Daniel Johnston’s sister, Marjory Johnston, will also be in attendance. Special T-shirts, posters, CD’s and books will be available.

On Saturday, February 24th from 2:00 pm there will be a Panel Discussion with Marjory Johnston, Joachim West, and Avalon Stevens. The history of Daniel Johnston’s artistic career, and the meaning of his work will be highlighted. Joachim West is a collector and fan of Daniel Johnston. Avalon Stevens is an interdisciplinary artist that will give a young perspective of why Daniel Johnston’s works resonate with all generations. Deborah Colton will be the moderator. Following this, the opening of Daniel Johnston: Duck Wars at the Deborah Colton Gallery Annex on the same campus. The Open House at the Annex will be from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Special T-shirts designed for this exhibition will also be available. Deborah Colton Gallery is an international contemporary art gallery, based in Houston, Texas, and initiates projects throughout the United States. Deborah Colton Gallery also has OUTPOST NYC DCG, an east coast based virtual arts initiative. Daniel Johnston: Duck Wars will be exhibiting at the Deborah Colton Gallery Annex on the same campus from February 24 to April 27th. Images from these two Daniel Johnston exhibitions can be viewed on both websites. www.deborahcoltongallery.com, www.outpostnycdcg.