Blog
On the Edge of Meaning: The Work of Laura Wait
February 18th, 2020
Santa Fe mixed media artist Laura Wait marries her bookbinding and printmaking background with calligraphy, handwriting, and symbolism borrowed from a plethora of different cultures to create a highly unique and enduringly interesting body of work.
Put the Art in Heart this Valentine’s Day
February 7th, 2020
By Veronica Vale : Flowers and chocolates are lovely, but if you’re thinking of ways to truly “wow” this Valentine’s Day, we cannot think of a better way than through art. We invite you to show the one you love how special and unique they are with a one-of-a-kind work of art. After all, flowers will wilt, but art and love is forever. For inspiration, we’ve curated a few of Gallery MAR’s most romantic pieces to put the art in heart this Valentine’s Day.
#PotteryIsPolitical: A Conversation with Horacio Rodriguez
January 24th, 2020
By Veronica Vale : The unique, captivating work of mixed media artist Horacio Rodriguez has captured our collector’s attention since the day he joined the Gallery MAR team, so we sat down with Horacio Rodriguez for a conversation about his life, work, and process.
In the Art Lounge: Artist Talks with Neary and Flint
January 21st, 2020
Utah-born Warren Neary will come back for a visit home to present “A Brush with Art and a Military Legacy.” The first guests to register will also receive a limited edition signed lithograph print of one of Neary’s classic, snowy Park City scenes in a custom tote bag. Says Neary, “I’ve always felt a little out of place as an artist type in the military, and as the oldest of nine, my dad said I was the last one he’d expected to join the US Air Force. However, I felt it was a calling for me to serve in addition to pursuing my artwork.”
A Fetish for the Foreign
January 21st, 2020
On February 1, Gallery MAR takes a dive into the exotic Cuban culture with an art talk by philanthropist and collector, Madeleine Plonsker. She will relate experiences of over two decades supporting the arts in Cuba. Her 2014 book, The Light in Cuban Eyes, showcases the work of 50 Cuban photographers, and copies will be available for purchase. Seating is limited, and this event requires your RSVP to info@gallerymar.com.
Collective Humanity with Jylian Gustlin
January 21st, 2020
This California native mixed media artist captivates her audience and collectors yet again with figurative studies, her famous Fibonacci series, a collaboration with her brother Dave expanding on Equus, and the inevitable Entropy collection.
Creating a Gallery Wall
January 16th, 2020
By Veronica Vale : As powerful as an individual large-scale work can be, gallery walls are an affordable alternative that can offer great dimension and character to your space, and when done right, can feel just as impactful as a single piece. Here we’ve broken down the five main types of gallery walls along with our best tips to achieving these fresh, charming looks without any of the clutter.
Home is Where the Art Is (Dwell)
January 8th, 2020
Serious art connoisseurs don’t just curate their personal art collection—they also direct how the pieces will rotate through, and be shown in, their homes.
2020 Vision
January 6th, 2020
By Veronica Vale : As we welcome in a new decade, we also welcome in new interior design trends and artistic styles. Interior designer Michelle Ogundehin from the BBC series Interior Design Masters relays the latest interior design trends of 2020, and we’re excited to see how our Gallery MAR artists can bring these chic new trends to your home.
Ask a Fine Art Consultant
December 31st, 2019
Our Gallery MAR Manager and Fine Art Consultants answer clients’ most frequently asked questions.