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Pray for Artists, Chefs and Saints
January 16th, 2024
Written by Eileen Treasure, Manager After the Apollo 11 spaceflight landed men on the moon in 1969, W.H. Auden, the English poet, wrote “Moon Landing.” It’s called a “grumpy poem” along with many of his later works because Auden disses the achievement and predicts no good will come of it. The last lines rise triumphant […]
What Does It Mean?
January 9th, 2024
Written by Rachelle Pimentel, Fine Art Consultant When an artist incorporates words into a painting they invite viewers to engage in a nuanced exploration of visual and linguistic elements. What do these words mean to you? How do you interpret what the artist is saying? Is it a positive message — or a concept […]
Collector’s Edition Ugg Boots – Samantha daSilva
December 26th, 2023
Announcing! Collector’s Edition Ugg Boots – Edition of 10 Created by Samantha da Silva $495 per pair Inspired by the artist’s own artistic studio boots, we present the Collectors Collection Ugg Boots by Samantha da Silva, in a limited edition of 10. The idea for the hand-painted accessory originated when gallery owner Maren […]
Picture This: Winter Magic
December 23rd, 2023
In our blog series, “Picture This,” we use the magic of Photoshop to present our artists’ latest artwork in a whole new light and offer you a few of our recommendations to bring beauty, joy, and cheer to your home this holiday season. In this holiday installment of the series, we present a winter wonderland […]
Art Elevated: An Exhibition of James Niehues’ Ski Maps
December 17th, 2023
Renowned artist James Niehues stands as a landmark artist whose brushstrokes capture the essence of adventure and the allure of nature. Niehues has carved a niche for himself in an unconventional yet captivating medium—ski resort maps. Here at Gallery MAR, we are thrilled to introduce collectors to the unparalleled artwork of James Niehues, whose creations […]
Gallery MAR Holiday Gift Guide 2023
December 12th, 2023
As a small business, we pour our heart and soul into our work, connecting beautiful one-of-a-kind works of art with people who will cherish them for generations. When you buy a work of art at our Gallery MAR, you’re supporting the passion and drive of our incredible artists as well as our hard-working staff. In […]
Symbolism of Animals In Art
December 5th, 2023
Written by Rachelle Pimentel, Fine Art Consultant Throughout history, animals have played a significant role in art, serving as symbols that convey deeper meanings and emotions. Sometimes they are even foils for humans and our own relationships. There are several beloved animals who make frequent appearances in our gallery (in art!) so let’s explore our […]
Picture This: Powder Room
November 30th, 2023
In our blog series, “Picture This,” we use the magic of Photoshop to present our artists’ latest work in a whole new light. So if for whatever reason you’re unable to stop by the gallery, we hope to help you virtually experience these fresh, new works in beautiful, modern settings. In this installment of the […]
Aaron Memmott: From Palette to Easel to Installation
November 24th, 2023
Written by Eileen Treasure, Manager Aaron Memmott is our renowned cityscape painter and will be featured with Fred Calleri in our next show, “Alpine Attitude,” opening Friday, December 8 at Gallery MAR, Park City. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet both artists! Aaron Memmott grew up between Connecticut and Northern California and draws inspiration from […]
Tips & Insights for Art Collecting
November 20th, 2023
Written by Rachelle Pimentel, Fine Art Consultant Often times collectors and art enthusiasts walk into the gallery knowing they need art to bring life and color to their home, but they have no idea where to start — and no idea what it is that they’re actually looking for. We love to assist! So here […]