Marsha Mateyka Gallery

Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka.[1][2][3] The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW,  Washington DC 20009.

Artists represented

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As one of the oldest art galleries in the city, the gallery represents approximately 20 well-known contemporary artists, including Jae Ko, Jim Sanborn, Athena Tacha, William T. Wiley, Christopher French, Sam Gilliam, and the Estates of Gene Davis and Nathan Oliveira.[4]

Critical reception

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Exhibitions at the gallery have been widely reviewed over the years by both local newspapers such as The Washington Post,[5] Washington City Paper,[6][7] and The Washington Times,[8][9] as well as by national art magazines.[10][11] The gallery can also be credited with playing a pivotal part in the revival in the interest in the work of major American artist Sam Gilliam, whom the gallery has represented for several decades.[10][12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Scaldaferri, Graziano (January 11, 2018). "The 10 Best Contemporary Art Spaces in Washington DC". Culture Trip.
  2. ^ "Art in America Guide: Marsha Mateyka Gallery". Art in America Magazine. 2018.
  3. ^ "Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.,..." www.mutualart.com. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
  4. ^ "Artists | Marsha Mateyka Gallery | Washington DC". marshamateykagallery.com. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  5. ^ "Marsha Mateyka reviews/mentions in The Washington Post". The Washington Post. 2018.
  6. ^ Jacobson, Louis (March 25, 2011). "Christopher French at Marsha Mateyka Gallery". The Washington City Paper.
  7. ^ McWilliams, Martha (October 15, 1993). "Shady Stories". The Washington City Paper.
  8. ^ "'Slats' paintings fit in color and form". The Washington Times. April 13, 2002.
  9. ^ "The Powers of Color". The Washington Times. April 13, 2007.
  10. ^ a b Wennerstrom, Nord (January 2006). "Sam Gilliam". Artforum: 226.
  11. ^ Ebony, David (January 4, 2011). "Nathan Oliveira". Art in America Magazine.
  12. ^ Wein, Jennifer (January 2, 2018). "At Age 85, Living Legend Sam Gilliam Is Enjoying His Greatest Renaissance Yet". National Academy of Design.
  13. ^ O'Sullivan, Michael (October 21, 2015). "The Insightful Sam Gilliam". The Washington Post.
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