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Where the Light Lands: Jylian Gustlin + Lola New Works
June 27th, 2026
Two artists. Two approaches to the same essential question: what emerges when you surrender to a process? Discover more at their show, opening this coming weekend on July 3rd from 6 to 9 pm. Meet artist Lola and see the works by both incredible artists. Jylian Gustlin builds her paintings from […]
Lola and Her Luminous Resin Art
June 23rd, 2026
With a fresh show coming to Gallery MAR next week, we wanted to re-share this illuminating blog that Veronica Vale wrote for us, on artist Lola. Enjoy! Some artists arrive through formal study, others by way of slow evolution. For Lola, the path to her studio began not with canvas or brush, but with a […]
Hunt Slonem “Art in Bloom” at the Dallas Arboretum
June 19th, 2026
Our summer 2026 intern Lauren visited the Dallas Arboretum this spring, and discovered the fabulous installations of Hunt Slonem. We wanted to share her impressions and photos, to imagine being there in person (as we wish we could be!). The exhibition features 37 installations and over 100 works presented throughout the garden, along with a […]
Rothko in Florence: a Visit to the Palazzo Strozzi
June 11th, 2026
What an extraordinary visit to Italy this has been for me (owner Maren Mullin) with my family and visiting with friends. Although we did not spend the night in Florence, we were able to pop into the city with our (oversized) car, find a parking place, and scurry over to the Palazzo Strozzi to […]
Fresh Work from Michael Kessler: Velocity
June 6th, 2026
“Velocity” by Michael Kessler is an excellent reminder on why scale matters. At 60″ × 48″, this is a painting that meets you from across the room. Watercolor impressions beneath collaged paper, acrylic brought back in to connect it all, the whole surface humming with a kind of controlled energy. We were fortunate to […]
The Neighborhood Edit: Gallery MAR Favorites
June 3rd, 2026
Introducing our newest series, “Gallery MAR: The Neighborhood Edit,” which we have featured on Instagram. Through The Neighborhood Edit, we’re spotlighting local businesses we love and shape our community here in Park City! Follow along on Instagram to see the latest additions to the series and see our first stops in the series, […]
Hunt Slonem at Gallery MAR Carmel
May 26th, 2026
On a beautiful spring night in Carmel-by-the-Sea, we welcomed the illustrious artist Hunt Slonem for a meet and greet, a viewing of fresh new works, and book signing. This time with Hunt Slonem was one for the books — and he signed nearly one hundred of them for our lucky guests and collectors. […]
Santa Fe Art Tour with Gallery MAR
May 21st, 2026
Gallery MAR + Friends Santa Fe Art Tour, May 1-4, 2026 Santa Fé, we loved every second. What started as a gallery trip grew into something much more: a carefully curated journey with collectors, friends, and one of our own artists along for the ride. All women. All bringing something different to the […]
Collecting the Present, Preserving the Past
May 13th, 2026
Each year on May 18th, International Museum Day invites us to reflect on the vital role museums play in preserving culture, fostering education, and connecting us to the broader arc of human creativity. Museums are stewards of history, carefully archiving the works that shape our understanding of art across time. But equally essential to this […]
Picture This: Spring Has Sprung
May 8th, 2026
As fresh green leaves begin to unfurl and soft pastels wash over the landscape, we’re welcoming spring with a new installment of our “Picture This” series. This time, we’ve leaned into artwork that carries the ease and brightness of the season, placing each piece into thoughtfully designed interiors to help you imagine how it might […]