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Mortal Machine Gallery

940 & 938 Royal Street

French Quarter | New Orleans, LA

Mortal Machine is a contemporary art gallery based in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, operating from two adjacent spaces at 940 and 938 Royal Street

Founded and curated by artist Gabriel Shaffer, Mortal Machine presents dynamic exhibitions and projects featuring artists working at the intersection of Contemporary Folk, Pop Surrealism, Lowbrow, Outsider, New Contemporary, Dark Art, Erotica, and Street Art. Our program emphasizes artists whose work is driven by strong personal vision, technical mastery, and cultural relevance, with a focus on both mid career and emerging voices

Mortal Machine was built as more than a traditional white-cube gallery. It functions as a living platform, one that values experimentation, storytelling, and community alongside exhibitions and sales. We prioritize long term relationships with artists and collectors while creating meaningful dialogue between the work on our walls, the city of New Orleans, and a global audience.

In addition to exhibitions, Mortal Machine produces publications, special projects, artist residencies, and art fair presentations throughout the United States and abroad. Our expanded footprint allows us to host multiple exhibitions simultaneously while maintaining a dedicated space for available works, editions, books, and objects.

At its core, Mortal Machine exists to champion artists we believe in and to create experiences that feel alive, rooted in place, rich in narrative, and unafraid to evolve

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WE SHIP WORLDWIDE

ALL SALES ARE FINAL

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS