An eclectic and stimulating season of openings and shows await at the galleries of New Mexico from Santa Fe to Albuquerque to Taos. From references to advertising and Our Lady of Guadalupe to painterly memories, autobiography, and feminism, there is much to discover and learn.
On View at New Mexico Galleries Summer 2025
Santa Fe Show Openings
Lori Swartz, Charmed: Incantations for Life, Death and Love
Sun & Dust, July 18 – August 31
Embracing themes of ritual, Lori Swartz draws from Jewish mysticism, weaving phrases and symbols into her paintings as incantations. She incorporates clay from her home in Madrid to create the deep, earthy hues that define her work, while embedded pockets hold offerings that resonate with the power of these sacred inscriptions.
Zahra Marwan, Sakina and the Universe
Hecho a Mano, July 4 – July 28
Award-winning children’s book author Zahra Marwan blends her Persian heritage with her experiences in New Mexico. Through dynamic, color-filled illustrations and paintings, her work evokes a calm and playful perspective on daily life, love, and nature. Her storytelling captures a sense of nostalgia and wonder, inviting viewers into her whimsical world.
Susan Stephenson, All-Encompassing
Strata Gallery, June 10 – June 27
Susan’s panoramic oil paintings, enveloped in color and space, bridge the gap between beauty and the unexpected. Each landscape, inspired by road signs and light, transforms the mundane into something evocative, turning everyday scenes into striking visual experiences.
Nine Lives, Nine Journeys
VIVO Contemporary, July 16 – October 14, Opening reception: July 18, 5 – 7pm
Join nine local artists as they embark on a transformative journey through artistic storytelling. Showcasing a diverse range of mediums, this immersive experience invites viewers to explore the nine lives of each artist—revealing the depth of their discipline, the evolution of their craft, and the raw vulnerability woven into their creative paths. Through bold expression and intimate narratives, this exhibition celebrates the power of art to capture resilience, identity, and the ever-changing nature of inspiration.
Noah Desmond, Beannacht
Canyon Contemporary, June 13 – 22, Artist Reception June 13, 5-7pm
Noah blends bold, contrasting colors with abstract brushstrokes, infusing floral compositions with dynamic sophistication in his show Beannacht (beannacht means blessing in Gaelic). The visible strokes add rich texture, layering pigment and play across the canvas. His expressive yet elegant approach reimagines the classic still life with depth and vibrancy.
Emelie Richardson
Folklore Santa Fe, June 28-August 11
Emelie blends fiber art with painting, weaving wool and naturally dyed cotton into delicate forms in earthy tones. Her work emphasizes texture and line, allowing the materials to shape and define the canvas. Through this interplay, she creates pieces that feel both organic and deeply tactile.
Albuquerque Summer Gallery Show Openings
Beedallo, Pomegranate Industrial
Lapis Room, June 26 – July 27, 2025
New Mexico native artist Beedallo creates rich, bold, and graphic works that draw inspiration from Southwestern and Native Western influences. Through her paintings, tapestries, and drawings, she explores themes of transformation, creating an archive of feelings and moments. Her work transforms personal and profound moments into a vibrant narrative, using color and visual storytelling as a unique form of expression.
Christina Renee Rodriguez, Mexican Radio
Richard Levy Gallery, July 9–August 9, 2025, Reception Saturday, July 12, 6–8 pm
Mexican Radio, a series of reimagined family portraits by artist Christina Rodriguez, delves into the layered complexities of identity—woven from old family stories, personal memories, and the intertwined histories of her heritage. Drawing from both Mexican and Spanish cultures, she creates a visual language that reflects the Mexican American experience. Honoring resilience, she transfers these images onto handmade Amatl paper—an ancient Aztec paper making process with its own legacy of survival—transforming each piece into a testament to heritage and transformation.
Taos Summer Show Openings
Lee Mullican: Works from the 50’s
203 Fine Art, May 24 – July 7, 2025
Dive into Lee Mullican’s evolving artistic world at 203 Fine Art, where his dynamic journey unfolds. Created between 1956 and 1958, these paintings radiate fresh energy, influenced by his move to Los Angeles, John Cage’s music, and his time in São Paulo, Brazil. Mullican masterfully blends personal reflection with cosmic themes, creating a playful yet thought-provoking mix that invites viewers to explore the delicate balance between spontaneity and structure.
Story by Natassja Santistevan
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