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News that Van Gogh Didn’t want to Hear
December 30th, 2009
When happy news makes you go nuts… New clews point to why Vincent Van Gogh sliced off his ear in on a winter night, late in December. One of Van Gogh’s paintings, “Still Life: Drawing Board with Onions,” was painted just a few days after Vincent returned to the his home on January 7th, 1889. An envelope depicted in a the painting provides a clue (previously ignored) that could help.
Cheers to the New Year from Recycle Utah and Gallery MAR
December 21st, 2009
PARK CITY – Gallery MAR, located at 580 Main Street, will host a special Recycled Bottle Cap Pin Making Workshop on Monday December 28th from 4 pm until 7 pm as a fundraiser for Recycle Utah. Inspired by Mexican and Southwestern art, local teacher and artist Kathleen Briley will demonstrate how to create beautiful decorative “wearable” pins out of recycled bottle caps.
New Miniature Show at Gallery MAR
December 19th, 2009
Now through January 15th, at Gallery MAR 580 Main Street, Park City. Perfect timing for last-minute holiday gifting. Local Utah artists present new miniature works for this holiday season, in all styles and media, for all art lovers and their unique tastes.
W Magazine Features Utah Arts News
December 14th, 2009
Salt Lake City’s commitment to contemporary art recently caught the attention of W magazine. Take a look at this interesting piece featured in their January issue. Former local litigator Adam Price who joined the Salt Lake City Art Center as its director is acknowledged for his contributions to cutting edge culture. W Magazine is one of the few “fashion” magazines that continually reaches out the the art community and features up and coming artists, designers, and galleries. They bridge the gap between art and fashion. Their annual “Art Issue” is a must see…
View Gallery MAR artwork at Silver Strike Lodge
December 11th, 2009
Gallery MAR now has a new venue: Silver Strike Lodge in Empire Pass, Deer Valley. View mountain contemporary original works of art by local and regional artists in the model unit. Each piece is thoughtfully placed and the unit is artfully arranged. On Sunday, January 17, 2010 8 units of Silver Strike Lodge will be auctioned off. Learn more here: Silver Strike Lodge Auction.
Secret Stash of Fine Art Discovered in Italy
December 5th, 2009
Artworks by Van Gogh, Picasso, Cezanne and other giants of art were seized this week in a crackdown on assets hidden by the founder of the now-collapsed dairy company Parmalat. There are an estimated 19 masterpieces hidden away in attics and basements, with a value totaling nearly $150 million.
New Article Featuring Abstract Artist Michael Kessler
November 27th, 2009
Artist Michael Kessler is passionate about exploring and creating art based on the dynamics of nature. His acrylic panels, in his solo exhibition at the Art Cube Gallery, are responses to questions he continually ponders: How do various natural processes affect the physical world? And why do natural substances get to be shaped the way they do?
Utah State University Museum adds 12 Vogel Pieces
November 19th, 2009
The Utah State University’s Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art has been selected to receive a gift of 50 works of art from New York collectors Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, with the help of the National Gallery of Art, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Gallery MAR is bringing “Herb and Dorothy,” a documentary about this collector duo, to the Park City Film Series on December 3rd at 7pm.
Gagosian, Hirst, Warhol, Oh My!
November 14th, 2009
There are signs of prosperity in the art market and things are beginning to look up. When it comes to art, there will always be collectors who can’t live without their next acquisition. Buying a Warhol is like buying gold, and after last year’s sagging auction sales, signs now point to go!
Utah Museum of Fine Arts “Young Benefactors” Select Our Latest Acquisition
November 7th, 2009
And the winner is… Chakaia Booker’s sculpture “Discarded Memories”! The young Benefactors chose this piece at last night’s Annual Acquisition Dinner and Gala. Our $18,000 budget will be used (in part) to add this piece to the Utah Museum of Fine Art’s collection. Many thanks to Jessica Peterson and Jill Dawsey for organizing and bringing this event to fruition. Based on my table’s opinion, this piece won by a landslide.