August Newsletter: What’s New in the Gallery
We really hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. We have some new arrivals that we wanted to share. All of these works are currently on view and can be seen online and in gallery. As always, if you would like additional photos or to schedule a video tour, please let us know.
NEW WORKS ON VIEW
Ricardo Roig, Wildflowers, Original hand cut screen print, 35 × 35in
Tracey Halvorsen, Her Majesty, Oil on canvas, 36 × 36in
Arvay Adams, Hold Fast, Mixed media on paper mounted on canvas, 24 × 18in.
Casey White, 7 Minutes in Heaven, Reduction woodblock print on paper, 24 × 24in.
Justin Winkel, Supernova, Archival pigment ink on Chroma Luxe Metal, 16 × 16in
THESE WORKS RECENTLY FOUND NEW HOMES
OUTSIDE THE GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Highlandtown First Fridays Artwalk
Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk is back! This event takes place from 5-9pm on the first Friday of each month –Hours vary by location, be sure to check their map for details!
The First Friday of Every Month. Next up is Friday September 5
Get ready to hit the streets—because there’s something for everyone tonight! From plein air artwork and gender-expansive expression to pickle pop-ups, lemon-themed art-making, and a Wayne’s World silent disco, Highlandtown is giving creative energy.
RECOMMENDATIONS
What to Read: The Art Thief
By: Michael Finkel
This is a captivating blend of art and true crime—I couldn’t put it down. It’s the kind of book I’d love to see adapted into a mini-series. Stéphane Bréitwieser is the most prolific art thief in history, pulling off more than 200 heists, often in crowded museums and in broad daylight. What makes his story truly unique is that he never stole for money. Instead, he kept the works hidden in the attic of his mother’s house simply so he could live among them. It’s a fascinating account of a man whose love for art spiraled into an all-consuming obsession with stealing it.
Where to Visit: The Kreeger Museum, Washington D.C.
The Kreeger is one of my favorite museums. Tucked into a quiet D.C. neighborhood, it feels like a hidden gem. One of the greatest legacies of David and Carmen Kreeger is the museum that bears their name. In 1959, the Kreegers began amassing a formidable collection of modern art, assembling most of the museum’s holdings over the next fifteen years. Their approach to collecting was deeply personal—they bought what they loved, and they agreed on every piece.
The Kreegers’ focus on 19th- and 20th-century paintings is evident in works by Monet, Picasso, Braque, Stella, Mitchell, and Frankenthaler, among others. The permanent collection also includes works by prominent Washington artists such as William Christenberry, Gene Davis, Sam Gilliam, Simmie Knox, and Paul Reed. Outstanding examples of African and Asian art are seamlessly integrated throughout the galleries.
Designed in 1963 by Philip Johnson and Richard Foster, the museum building sits on five acres surrounded by gardens and terraces adorned with sculpture—a perfect blend of art, architecture, and landscape.
