About
Tom's History
Before becoming a well known music artist, Tom was general manager of Martin Lawrence Limited Editions for 8 years. They became the largest fine art gallery chain in the country.
Subsequently he produced over 30 professional artist videos about some of the most popular artists of the era. They were considered some of the best and most informative videos and helped sell millions of dollars of fine art worldwide.
Tom discovered, managed and was the agent for many artists including the well known performance artist Denny Dent in the early stages of his career.
Tom continued in the 90’s what Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenberg started in the 60’s—the immortalization of the common and familiar of our everyday existence. Emerging with a fresh new outlook on life, the introduction of Pergola’s unique Assemblage Plastique art form captured the imagination as it signaled the emergence of a bright new star into the fine art community. These innovative 3-dimensional wall sculptures captured forever the stories, icons, and products of our popular culture.
Artist Tom Pergola was one of the select group of artists by the prestigious Los Angeles County Museum Of Art, to be invited to participate in the gala art exhibition, auction and dinner titled Appetite for Art-An Evening of Art, Sex, Food and Videotape
Tom Pergola Art Festival
For a number of years, Tom established and hosted the Tom Pergola Art Festival in the Los Angeles area, which was a series of outdoor events where hundreds of fine artists and sculptors exhibited their works to the public to purchase.
Tom has exhibited in fine art trade shows around the US including cities such as New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and more, as well as Art Gallery exhibitions and shows nationwide such as Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills and many others across the country.
Celebrity Art Collectors
In the collections of (partial listing):
Michael Bolton (singer/songwriter)
Marilyn and Alan Bergman (Songwriters)
Barry Bergman (Pres.-Wood Monkey Music)
Carol Burnett
Richard Camilleri (Pres.-Sony Music Canada)
Kevin Costner
Robert De Niro
Lois Deutchman (Broadway producer)
Mark Kostabi (artist))
Jay Leno
David Letterman
John Madden (sports announcer)
Bette Midler
Demi Moore
Alexandra Nechita (artist)
Rosie O’Donnell
Sallie and Roland Perkins (Founders-CAA)
James Pergola (Producer-Baywatch)
Sylvester Stallone
The Princess of Saudi Arabia
Sharon Stone
Donald Trump
Bruce Willis
Hiro Yamagata (artist)
Interviews
In his Canvas Rebel interview, artist Tom Pergola discusses his artistic journey, highlighting his selection by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) to participate in a prestigious program. He shares insights into his creative process, the challenges he’s faced, and the inspirations that drive his work. Pergola also reflects on the importance of perseverance and authenticity in the art world, offering advice to emerging artists on staying true to their vision while navigating the complexities of the industry.
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In his Bold Journey interview, Tom Pergola shares the story of his dynamic career in the fine art world, shaped by resilience, creativity, and business acumen. A native of New Jersey with deep artistic and entrepreneurial roots, Pergola began his journey by producing impactful art videos and later moved into managing successful artists and creating unique pop art sculptures encased in resin, which he dubbed “assemblage plastiques.” His whimsical, relatable themes—like padlocks on bagels or grocery bags bursting with candy—brought smiles and commercial success, landing him gallery placements, celebrity collectors, and corporate partnerships. After stepping away due to resin issues and business challenges, Pergola is now rebooting his art career, reinvigorated by advancements in materials. He emphasizes experience, observation, and accessibility in art, and is excited to debut new works at the 2024 LA Art Expo.
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In his Stroll North Ranch interview, Tom Pergola reflects on his lifelong journey through music, business, and fine art. Originally from New Jersey, Pergola moved to Southern California in 1970, where he continued performing music before entering the fine art world in 1978 with Martin Lawrence Limited Editions. There, he quickly rose from shipping to curator and general manager, gaining deep industry insight. He later launched several ventures, including artist management and a pop art company called Datz Art, specializing in resin-encased sculptures. His playful, vibrant pieces were exhibited in top galleries like Rodeo Drive and Caesars Palace and led to major commissions from brands like Corona Beer and Kellogg’s. His work was also featured at LACMA and supported charities like Make-A-Wish and Stop Cancer. Though he paused his career due to the financial challenges of gallery consignment models, he has recently relaunched his art career following a successful showing at the LA Art Show. Now based in peaceful North Ranch, California,
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