past Santa Barbara EXHIBITION

I Heart YOu
A Group Exhibition Featuring Mr. Brainwash, Alex Katz, and Donald Sultan
Feb 2024

past Atlanta EXHIBITION

Taher Jaoui Solo EXHIBITION:
Urban sense

Born in 1978 in Tunis, Taher Jaoui graduated from the Sorbonne University in Paris in 2007. Jaoui studied sciences before taking the plunge into his artistic career in 2013, initially making collages from old photographs. His works are part of many private and public collections in Europe, Middle East, Asia and United States. He currently works and lives in Madrid, Spain.

Creating captivating and labor-intensive work with an idea of continuing the legacy of the abstract expressionism movement from the 50s and 60s, Taher Jaoui's paintings are rich assemblages of layered forms, vibrant colors, expressive gestures, and mathematics signs and formulas. Applied on canvas through a dynamic interaction, a physical back and forth dialogue in which perspective and orientation continuously change until all the elements are balanced right, these opulent creations are the artist's personal way of expressing himself.  Through a series of spontaneous movements, directly inspired by the way canvas responds to layers of paint and gestures applied to it, Jaoui compares his work to a dance routine with a familiar partner. And while impulsive and unconstrained in its core, the familiarity with materials is essential for the creative process that strongly depends on the ability to respond quickly and foresee the way the elements will work together. Layering pastels, oils, and acrylics, the artist accents the richness of his work by constructing a raw texture which directly captures the physical energy put into each piece. Serving as a channel to convey his thoughts, emotions, and visions, the artistic practice is Jaoui's source of confidence and peace, while the finished work becomes a documentation of the process of achieving those feelings. 

past Santa Barbara EXHIBITION

“Piscinas” Solo Exhibition by Esteban Ocampo-Giraldo
Nov 2023

ted collier Solo EXHIBITION:
don’t quit your daydream
Opening Reception august 20th, 6 - 8 pm

Though Ted has been painting since his childhood, his career as an artist began in St Louis Missouri in 2008 after the financial crash and recession. Leaving behind a 15 year career in real estate and working odd end jobs in construction, he returned to art by sourcing materials such as plywood and extra house paint to create his first works and pop up exhibitions. Now representing a diverse portfolio, his paintings and various series range from subtle and monochromatic, to bold and vibrant. As a self taught artist, he has since opened his own studio and amassed placements in numerous private collections, galleries, and organizations.

past Santa Barbara EXHIBITIONs

orit fuchs Solo EXHIBITION:
wish you were here
Opening Reception June 2nd, 5 - 8 pm

The ultimate storyteller, Orit Fuchs brings her latest works to Santa Barbara for her solo exhibition “Wish You Were Here”. What's particularly refreshing in Fuchs‭' ‬work is that she doesn't try to glamorize women or turn them into mundane objects of perfection‭. ‬Instead‭, ‬she seeks to capture their drama‭, ‬sassiness‭, ‬inner confidence‭, ‬unapologetic sex appeal‭, ‬and unadulterated charm‭. ‬In that sense‭, ‬her paintings from the VIVID Serirs are reminiscent of photographs of the elusive female soul‭. ‬They feel like‭ ‬looking through the eyes of a poet in love‭, ‬capturing all the spontaneous beauty and magic streaming from those women's expressions‭. ‬

Justin Lyons Solo EXHIBITION:
truth or friction?

 Justin Lyons credits his introduction into the world of “street art” as “the spark” that led him to pursue his own form of artistic expression. Nearly a decade ago and after moving to the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida from the Orlando area, Justin was invited by a friend to go “wheatpasting” one night. (Wheatpasting is basically a form of street art where you paste paper images, drawings, etc...to things like walls, signs or power boxes in public.) As Justin describes it, “Something happened to me that night. Something that has had one of the most impactful influences on my life. What I found out was that people who saw our stuff on the streets were confused, shocked, excited, even mad sometimes. Producing art that was raw, expressive, loose, and risky, provided Justin an outlet for his creative impulses.

Over the next several years, Justin started to take his art production more seriously. Inspired by the lives and work of Cy Twombly, Barry McGee, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Justin refined his process and worked to develop a style all his own which is both thought- provoked and thought-provoking. This maturation allowed Justin the foundation he needed to expand his audience beyond the streets. 

Today, Justin’s mediums include wood, acrylic, house paint, spray paint, oil stick, epoxy resin and pencil. He aims to produce art that sticks with the viewer long after they seen it. “What I am after is capturing the thoughts and feelings of the human condition with images and words that make you stop and think about what's in front of you.”  Justin’s inspirations are most often triggered by a word, phrase or thought, which in association with the other elements within the work, intend to try and tell a story without giving away too much, letting the viewer interpret his own connection to the piece. 

Past atlanta Exhibition

Andrew Cataneseon view thru August 20th

 “Searching for Babylon” explores the emotional exchange found in wildlife encounters. Catanese’s canvases erupt with symbolism and bold textures, creating myth-making narratives with tapestry-like imagery. As figural abstraction acts as a metaphor for communication, Catanese uses rich brush strokes to bridge the difference in perception between individuals and species.

Past atlanta Exhibitions

stephanie henderson
elements
A solo exhibition
on view thru June 10th

GRAND OPENING EXHIBITION:
FINALLY HOME
A GROUP EXHIBITION

Maune Contemporary’s new Santa Barbara location will open with a group show Finally Home. Gallery owner, Heidi Maune, finally fulfills her dream of returning to Santa Barbara after attending college at University of California, Santa Barbara. The show will feature the works of over 17 artists from 8 different countries to showcase many of the artists that the gallery carries. The works will include various genres including abstract, abstract expressionism, pop, realism and figurative art.

Alexi Torres
Wish Me Well
A Solo Exhibition
nov 12 - Jan 18

Torres discusses the relationship between nature and man in a contemporary context emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living things. His works are exceptionally complex, intricately weaving together organic and symbolic elements to create monumental works which challenge the viewer to see beneath the surface into the archetypal qualities of his subjects. He seeks to initiate a dialogue on the effects and power of human thought and behavior on the ever-changing environment, and the need of appreciation of what is. Within this new body of work, Torres transitions from oil on canvas to a new medium of thread work. Each of these unique works contains millions of stitches and a multitude of colors woven onto a canvas. 

Go FigureA Group Exhibition
Sept 6 - Nov 10 2021

Go Figure is a group exhibition featuring figurative works of art from emerging to established artists including Derrick Adams, Mr. Brainwash, Katherine Bernhardt, Orit Fuchs, Halim Flowers, David Salle, Susumu Kamijo, DL Warfield and Tom Wesselmann. 

love always wins
A group exhibition
May 1st – august 22nd, 2021

Love Always Wins is a group exhibition featuring the works of Khalilah Birdsong, Sarah Giannobile, Taher Jaoui, Petra Rös-Nickel and Julie Torres. The show explores various forms of the abstract genre from these talented artists whose works have the common denominator of expressing love to the viewer.

Ewa Bathelier

at the barre

february 6th – april 23rd, 2021

opening reception saturday, feb 6th from 6 to 9 pm

Ewa Bathelier’s experience as a costume and set designer in the theater is clearly reflected in her signature acrylic paintings. Having spent her adult life in France, the artist focuses on one of the country’s most famous cultural exports—ballet, specifically ballet attire. Light, free-floating, and symbolic, the primavera dresses, leotards, and tutus she depicts are thrown into relief by their monochrome backgrounds, though the garments conspicuously lack the bodies that are meant to inhabit them.

past Exhibitions

Esteban Ocampo-Giraldo

Cereal for lunch

November 7th, 2020 – January 30th, 2021

We are excited to present the works of Colombian artist Esteban Ocampo Giraldo. Born in Colombia during the digital age, Esteban was constantly exposed to American culture visually, musically and historically through the internet and television. His works strongly reflect this amalgam of cross-cultures and draw on his memory, experiences and imagination that recognize humor, connection and loss in everyday life. Esteban was formerly trained at the New York Academy of Art and has shown in major Art Fairs.

The shitshow must go on

A Group Exhibition

September 12th – october 31st, 2020

Our group exhibition The shitShow Must Go On features a wide selection of art from our inventory including artists, Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Ross Bleckner, Carlos Rolon, Catherine Howe, Robert Kelly, Eric Freeman, Gavin Rain and local hero DL Warfield. These works explore examples of abstraction, minimalism, pop culture and figurative genres of the contemporary art world.

hamptons virtual art fair
september 2nd - september 7th, 2020

Join Us Labor Day Weekend for the Grandest Art Event of the Summer. Maune Contemporary is pleased to present two booths: New York in Living Color, a collection of limited edition prints from artists that have lived and worked in New York and Justin Lyons Say it Ain’t So. Click the links below to visit our booths

Justin Lyons SOLO EXHIBITION
Say it ain’t So
May 28th - August 29th, 2020

Justin Lyons brings his “street art” style to Atlanta in all its glory. His narrative is riddled with written dialog, where words and letters are often crossed out revealing another clue into the message. It aims to give the viewer a reference point into a deeper understanding of a particular theme or subject, and to then explore on their own as to what they see and feel. His inspirations are most often triggered by a word, phrase or thought, with the intention to try to and tell a story without giving away too much as to let the viewer interpret their own connection to the piece.

New York in living color: featuring donald Sultanjanuary 17th – february 29TH, 2020

We are excited to present the works of Donald Sultan, along with two other prominent New York living artists: George Condo and Robert Kelly. These artists have been exhibited in major museums around the world including, New York Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition will include works on paper, mixed media, sculpture and limited edition prints.

TED COLLIER SOLO EXHIBITION: UNCIRCLEDNOVEMBER 15th – JANUARY 11th, 2020

Ted Collier is a visual artist, collector, gallerist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist living and working in St. Louis and Los Angeles. His abstract paintings range from bold to subtle—from monochromatic to vibrantly colorful. Ted’s portfolio of work is incredibly diverse and represents various styles, but perhaps his most iconic works are his circles. Join us in November when his circles come to Miami Circle in all their vibrant colors.

Alex Katz EXHIBITION: Coca Cola GIRLS
SEPTEMBER 13th – NOVEMBER 9th, 2019

Alex Katz is known as one of the most important American artist of our times. The Coca Cola Girl exhibition is a great example of his work influenced by pop culture and advertising. Between the 1890s and the 1960s, the images of bold and even daring girls were an integral element of Coca-Cola’s advertising, created to promote and celebrate an idealized American woman. Initially, The Coca-Cola Girls were discrete and humble, and they gradually changed during WWI with the rise of pin-up aesthetic to images of empowered servicewomen in uniform, athletic, and women at leisure.