John Pastoriza-Piñol is pleased to announce his participation in a forthcoming group exhibition at Scott Livesey Galleries, showcasing a selection of contemporary artworks by leading Australian artists.
The exhibition will be on view throughout September and October 2026, offering visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse collection of works across a range of artistic practices. John is delighted to be exhibiting alongside an outstanding group of artists in one of Melbourne’s leading commercial galleries.
Visitors are warmly invited to attend the exhibition opening on Saturday 29 August 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Exhibition Details
Group Exhibition
Exhibition: September – October 2026
Opening: Saturday 29 August 2026 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Scott Livesey Galleries
610 High Street
Prahran VIC 3181
Gallery Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
For further information, visit scottliveseygalleries.com or contact the gallery on +61 3 9824 7770.
John had three works selected for The 18th Art of Botanical Illustration (TABI) Exhibition 2026, one of Australia’s leading exhibitions celebrating the beauty, artistry and scientific tradition of botanical illustration.
Presented by the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, the biennial exhibition showcases exceptional botanical artwork from artists across Australia and around the world. It attracts a diverse audience of art collectors, botanical enthusiasts, gardeners and lovers of the natural world.
The exhibition will be held from 19 September to 4 October 2026 and will be presented as a hybrid exhibition, featuring a physical exhibition at Domain House, Melbourne, together with an online virtual exhibition. The official opening will take place on Friday 18 September 2026, ahead of the exhibition opening to the public the following day.
The selection of three artworks represents an important milestone in John Pastoriza-Pinol’s ongoing botanical art practice and reflects his commitment to combining scientific accuracy with contemporary artistic expression.
Exhibition: The 18th Art of Botanical Illustration (TABI) 2026
Official Opening: Friday, 18 September 2026
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, 19 September – Sunday, 4 October 2026
Opening Hours: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm daily
Venue: Domain House, Dallas Brooks Drive, Melbourne
This exhibition explores the interplay of dichotomies—hard and soft, nature and artifice, intimacy and exhibitionism—through a synthesis of botanical art, homoerotic imagery, and fetish aesthetics. Inspired by the works of Robert Mapplethorpe and Tom of Finland, the project delves into the juxtaposition of delicate, organic forms with bold, anthropomorphic and fetishist imagery, creating a dialogue that is as sensual as it is subversive. I aim to create a body of work that challenges traditional binaries by merging disparate visual languages, to celebrate queer identity, fetish culture, and botanical beauty in a way that is unapologetically provocative. I plan to provoke thought on the intersection of human desire, natural forms, and cultural symbolism. This collection of work aims to be a visually arresting and thought-provoking exploration of contrasts, identities, and desires. By merging the botanical with the erotic, the natural with the subversive, the project seeks to redefine how we perceive beauty, power, and intimacy.
Scott Livesey Galleries
610 High Street
Prahran VIC 3181
Tel: + 61 3 9824 7770
www.scottliveseygalleries.com