The Architect’s Secret
If you’ve spent any time in Santa Fe, you’ve probably seen something John McHugh made. The young architect was passing through Santa Fe on a cross-country road trip in 1946 when his Ford broke down....
View ArticleThe 10 Artists Who Changed Art History Forever, Pt. 1
Over the next two weeks, we’re paying tribute to 10 painters who changed the course of art history. Our first five picks range from Il Divino to the “painter of light”. Who do you think we missed?...
View ArticleSTORIES FROM THE FIELD: David Grossmann’s new work
David Grossmann only joined the Matthews Gallery’s stable in May, but his glowing, abstracted landscapes have drawn so much interest that he recently started painting full-time. The change has allowed...
View ArticlePICASSO GETS BURNED: 5 strange facts about the Vollard Suite
Pablo Picasso, Personnages Masques et Femme Oiseau, aquatint and etching When it came to marketing himself, art dealer Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) was a pro. He had a knack for scouting out young...
View ArticleFOUR CENTURIES: Monnoyer’s Mark
We discovered this still life at the preview of a Santa Fe estate sale. It was tucked in a dark upstairs corner of the house, far from the Picasso print and treasure trove of art books on prominent...
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