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The Understated Beauty of Monochromatic Art
December 3rd, 2021
Have you ever felt frozen in front of a blank page? If you were given a blank piece of paper and were asked to create something, do you know exactly what you would create or might you feel paralyzed by the freedom of the unspecified request? Sometimes, too much freedom can be paralyzing in this […]
Art From the Heart: Designer Picks
November 23rd, 2021
What makes artwork valuable? We like to think that it’s you. Artwork is too subjective to be evaluated like any other item. Instead, you give artwork its value based on what it means to you. No two people will feel the exact same way about a piece. In that way, your interpretation of a work […]
At Eternity’s Gate: Movie Review
November 20th, 2021
Everyone can confidently say they know a little bit about Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh, even if it’s just recognizing the blue swirls and twirls of Starry Night. What might be less known is the fateful trials and tribulations this Post-Impressionistic painter endured while becoming one of the most famous and influential figures in western […]
The Short Film “Reverie” Featuring Bridgette Meinhold
November 17th, 2021
“Reverie”: Film screening at Gallery MAR on November 26th at 6, 7, and 8 pm for Bridgette Meinhold’s show “The Moments in Between.” In ski towns like Park City, locals and vacation goers alike hit the slopes for adrenaline-fueled runs down ski slopes. Mountain towns like ours are renowned for this high energy activity: […]
Beyond Van Gogh
November 12th, 2021
Salt Lake City has been host to several “experience” museums, including themes on Breakfast and Candy. These are joyful, immersive experiences that mostly serve as photography backdrops for social media posts. And kids love them. When I saw that the Beyond Van Gogh experience was coming, I knew I had to get tickets to […]
You Can Bet the Farm on Ron Russon
November 6th, 2021
Looking at the abstract expressionist wildlife paintings of Ron Russon, one may not expect the modest, humble man behind the canvas. His art needs no background information to be appreciated, but an understanding of his life and story only enhances the wonder behind the sophistication and beauty of his work. A conversation with Ron Russon […]
Reflecting on Two Years of Gallery MAR Carmel
October 28th, 2021
Two years ago, two long held dreams were realized through the opening of Gallery MAR Carmel. Gallery MAR Park City Maren Mullin and then-Meyer Gallery manager Thomas Cushman had both separately dreamed of opening up an art gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. These dreams lived on quietly in their minds until one spring day when Thomas […]
Jewelry That Speaks – At Present
October 25th, 2021
Collector Feature: Maren Mullin on At Present. Meet Maren Mullin, Gallery MAR owner, wife, mom–and serious jewelry aficionado. We love that she celebrates major moments by gifting herself a piece of jewelry: whether she chooses a ring from a local Park City designer after closing a big deal at work or earrings to commemorate personal growth, […]
Art From the Heart: Staff Picks
October 14th, 2021
Art is subjective, and that’s what makes it so beautifully unique. Someone’s impression of a particular piece is like a snowflake: no two interpretations will ever be exactly the same. This is because we bring with us our own individualized memories, loves, challenges, triumphs, grievances, and values to each painting. An artwork that looks simply […]
Notes from The Rape of Europa by Lynn Nicholas, Part 2
October 10th, 2021
“Period of Adjustment: The Nazi Collectors Organize, Austria Provides, Europe Hides” In her continued series on The Rape of Europa, Eileen Treasure shares her notes and insights. To art professionals outside Germany, the advent of Nazism and the bizarre goings-on of its art establishment were regarded as a passing phenomenon requiring minor adjustments. In Lynn […]