Calabi Gallery

Featuring an Eclectic Array of Primarily 20th Century Artwork

Gruppo di Quattro: Reception Saturday, October 26th 3-7pm

Carved Stone Sculpture circa 1950s & “Lipari” 1966 Acrylic on Canvas by Elio Benvenuto GRUPPO DI QUATTRO ELIO BENVENUTO LYDIA MACCHIARINI BENVENUTO LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI SAM PROVENZANO _________________________________________ Opening Reception: Saturday, October 26th 3-7pm  // Exhibition Dates: October 26th – December 28th, 2024 San Francisco Italian American artists Elio Benvenuto, Lydia Macchiarini Benvenuto, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Sam Provenzano […]

Visions of the Southwest

Famous for its visual beauty, the landscapes of the Southwest have been a favorite subject matter of artists for their stunning expansive views and spiritual depth. This virtual exhibition is a sampling from our collection of works inspired by the Southwest, from traditional landscapes to abstracted depictions of the abundance of its natural wonders. Artists include Marla Allison, […]

The Visual Art of Johnny Otis

Legendary R&B and jazz musician Johnny Otis also painted, drew, sculpted, and cartooned. His creative energy was boundless and could not be limited to a single medium. Calabi Gallery is fortunate to be able to show a collection of his art consigned by the family of Terry Gould, his longtime friend and manager. Considered by many to be […]

The Visual Art of Johnny Otis: Reception Saturday, July 13th 3-7pm

“Boogie Stompers” 1989 by Johnny Otis, Oil on Canvas, 48 x 48 THE VISUAL ART OF JOHNNY OTIS Opening Reception: Saturday, July 13th 3-7pm  // Exhibition Dates: July 11th – August 31st, 2024 Legendary R&B and jazz musician Johnny Otis also painted, drew, sculpted, and cartooned. His creative energy was boundless and could not be […]

Nature as Muse

Since the earliest days of humankind, people have been making art. From the beginning until now, the natural world has been a major source of inspiration. Some artists only wish to replicate the beauty of what they see in nature and others put their own stamp on things, modifying color or form for more impact […]

Nature as Muse Exhibition opening in April

“Black is the Forest of the Condor” circa 1970 by Irene Lagorio, Oil on Canvas, 36 x 48 Nature as Muse Exhibition Dates: April 6th – June 8th, 2024  //  Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th 3-7pm Since the earliest days of humankind, people have been making art. From the beginning until now, the natural world […]

Solstice Celebration Vinyl Happy Hour Thursday, December 21st 4-6pm

“Mother and Daughters Making Wreaths” by Joseph Lavos, oil on canvas laid down on board, 21-5/8 x 26-7/8 Solstice Celebration Vinyl Happy Hour this Thursday, December 21st 4-6pm Please join us for a special happy hour of music, wine and art to celebrate the winter solstice. The gallery will be open until 6pm this Thursday, December 21st and the […]

Native American Heritage Celebration

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we’re offering an online exhibition paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Indigenous Peoples. This show features all of our inventory by Native American artists as well as non-native artists depicting aspects of Native American culture. Native American artists include Ranzy Alison Newton aka Chief Charging […]

Anticipating Abstract Expressionism

In the years during and immediately after World War II, Bay Area artists were seeking a new visual vocabulary. Figurative work became more expressionistic and more likely to incorporate aspects of abstraction. Already familiar with European abstraction, they were seeking a more nativist form of expression. By the late 40’s, most turned to non-objective abstraction. […]

Anticipating Abstract Expressionism opening in August

Yellow Eye (Protest) by Robert Pearson McChesney, 1946, Oil on Masonite, 32 1/2 x 24 ANTICIPATING  ABSTRACT  EXPRESSIONISM Reception: Saturday, August 5, 2023 3-7pm Exhibition dates: August 3 – September 30, 2023 In the years during and immediately after World War II, Bay Area artists were seeking a new visual vocabulary. Figurative work became more […]

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