Notes from the Gallery October 2021

Harvest Moon Collection by Sara Conca | Coming Up: Peter Max Exhibit | Art World News | The Secret History of Framing | (A Very Scary) Art Term of the Month & More!

Art World News Our selection of news from the international art world: Contemporary Art Market Rebounds, With $2.7 B. in Sales in the Past Year Florida Court Dismisses the Legal Dispute Over Frida Kahlo’s Trademark UNESCO Advisory Board Urges British Museum to Return the Parthenon Marbles

Gallery artist Sara Conca with "Rejoice," a new painting from her Harvest Moon Collection New Works from Sara Conca in her Harvest Moon Collection Michael Murphy Gallery features newly arrived work from abstract painter and gallery artist Sara Conca in her Harvest Moon Collection! Join us on Saturday, October 9 from 12-3 pm to meet the artist and view her new paintings, including canvas pieces and large- and small- scale works. The pieces are in the gallery now and available for acquisition in person or through the website. Learn More & View Art

Save the Date! Peter Max: The Retrospective 1960-2021  November 12 - 21 Michael Murphy Gallery proudly presents the legendary Peter Max in a solo exhibit. Max's psychedelic designs and bright colors captured the spirit of the late 60's and early 70's, immortalizing events such as the Summer of Love and the Apollo II moon landing. Over 100 works will be on exhibition and available for acquisition, including a globally exclusive presentation of autographed Peter Max Posters, circa 1960’s-1970’s.   Uncrating and Preview Party Friday, November 12 | 6-8pm   Gallery Receptions Saturday, November 20 | 12-3pm and 6-8pm Sunday, November 21 | 1-3pm

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A fayum mummy portrait

From the Framing Desk: The Secret History of Framing When were the first frames made? What were they made out of and how were they used? How did they evolve to the picture frames we make and use today? Read on to discover how mummy portraits and the Italian Renaissance both factored into the secret history of framing.

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La Guernica by Pablo Picasso

Art Term of the Month: Spooky! We know, we know, spooky is not officially an art term - but, in honor of the scariest month of the year, we are going to take this month to look at some of the most unsettling, monstrous, and downright spooky pieces of art in history! From gruesome Greek tragedies to Picasso's La Guernica, we'll explore what makes these pieces send chills down our spines and what the artists ultimately meant to convey. Join us for an exciting (hay)ride! Our Social Media Blog Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest

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