Our Services

In the quest to match client wants with the very best possible artworks available, we are dedicated and fully committed to searching out, acquiring, and offering for sale those pieces that will stand the test of time and be appreciated over many years both aesthetically and as wise investments.

Our Mission

The best art has the power to move people, bridge gaps in understanding by provoking new perspectives and alternative points of view, spark our collective imagination in building a better, more equitable world, create change by engaging with the complex issues of our time, and turn the individual personal experience into the universal and the eternal. Believing art is for everyone and committed to the ideals of diversity, and artistic and intellectual freedom, championing open minds and fostering an inclusive culture, we offer works across seven centuries of human artistic endeavor that speak to every lifestyle, budget, and taste. In the quest to match client wants with the very best possible artworks available, we are dedicated and fully committed to searching out, acquiring, and offering those pieces that will stand the test of time and be appreciated over many years both aesthetically and as wise investments.

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Our Vision

To inspire lifelong learning and engagement with art
To educate gallery goers by supporting open communication about works of art, their historical background, and their aesthetic, symbolic, philosophical, psychological, and spiritual meaning and significance.
To support and nurture artists and audiences, bringing both together by being a hub for open dialog and artistic expression.
To explore and be open to progressive, innovative and challenging ideas, including those using new technologies
To explore and develop partnerships and collaborations locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

History of the Collection

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The genesis of Galerie Nouveau springs from the realization that the pervasive daily bombardment of images plays an ever-increasing role in our lives, together with the counterintuitive recognition of the power of the visual image, which has been part of our DNA and social fabric since prehistoric times. Along with individuals’ personal quest for meaning in an indifferent post-modern world and the paucity of memorable and/or meaningful (and affordable) images to plug holes in our souls, Galerie Nouveau was created to satisfy the hunger and fill the void. In the public interest to actively engage with the arts communities at large, thus building and reinforcing strong relationships with other arts enterprises, Galerie Nouveau is proud to work with and lend works to educational institutions and requesting museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts & Popular Culture, among others.

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Something for Everyone

Our gallery’s offerings encompass paintings across seven centuries, sculptures, graphic works of art, original manuscripts and documents, important costumes, toys, film memorabilia, and cartoon & animation art, all the finest caliber and the product of discerning eyes.

The Paintings

Our painting collections span the last 700 years of Art History and represent that period's major art movements, starting with Byzantine icons circa 1325, continuing through the Renaissance and Mannerist centuries, leading to a concentration in the 19th Century / Victorian period, including Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Dadaism & Surrealism, and Modern & Contemporary works. The gallery offers an especially interesting collection of Trompe L’Oeil paintings, which artfully play with viewer perceptions of the apparent presence on the canvas of ordinary objects in commonplace settings, which, as the French term translates, "fools the eye", making these paintings the original virtual reality.

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La Belle Epoque Posters

Graphic Works

Graphic works include woodcuts, etchings, and among the best lithographic images ever produced – those during La Belle Époque, that period of time starting in the later quarter of the 19th Century and running up to the beginning of World War I when everything in Art was changed, a consequence of the war machines of technology ushering us all into the modern world. The fascinating world of the Circus and the related field of Magic is represented in the gallery’s offerings of engaging posters depicting everything from breathtaking feats of acrobatic artistry to awe-inspiring acts of alchemy to those human oddities whose fame and fortune made them a staple at sideshows.

Contemporary Surrealism

Galerie Nouveau is particularly proud to exclusively offer works by the Everclever Art Collective, a group of anonymous surrealist artists whose works have garnered wide acclaim (see the Testimonials page) and interested collectors of all age groups and familiarities with art history and appreciation. In the group’s prolific output of digital “ecollages”™, the Everclever Art Collective sees the world always in surprising ways, many times hysterically funny, sometimes poignantly, but always succinctly and cleverly commenting on everything from power to pathos, fables to foibles, irreducibilities to ironies, metaphysics to mundanity.

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American Folk Art

American Folk Art

Galerie Nouveau’s collection represents the artful imagery created during our country's formative years, a time when much of the population was illiterate, necessitating creative artistic solutions to this challenge, to be found in the iconic symbols incorporated into trade signs, and those often-poignant symbols which also found their way into individual and group portraits of the largely-agrarian populace, painted by unschooled itinerant limners before photography came into common usage.

Cinema

From its earliest origins in France (Lumiere Brothers) and the United States (Thomas Edison), the moving image continues to be a huge influence on culture (both good and bad). Galerie Nouveau’s collection holds among the earliest film posters and advertising, documenting cinema in its nascent stage when its imagery was rich and silence spoke volumes. Of particular note were early German films such as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), Nosferatu - A Symphony of Terror (1922) and Metropolis (1926), the latter widely recognized as the first major Science Fiction film, produced only five years after the term "robot" first made its way into human consciousness from Czech writer Karel Čapek's 1920 play R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots), a (wo)man-machine character Fritz Lang made iconic in Metropolis. With film posters of all sizes (three sheets, one sheet, half sheets, inserts and lobby cards), glass coming attraction slides, and movie stills, the gallery covers the rich history of the art of film.

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Classic Film Posters

Animation Art

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Animation Art

Animation Art

A coincidence and parallel development in the history of the moving image is that of cartoon animation, and the gallery's collection includes perhaps the world's most comprehensive collection of animation art from the legendary Fleischer Studios (1921-1942). As Walt Disney's only serious competitor at the time, Max Fleischer, his brothers and a sister ran the studio (under the Paramount Pictures umbrella) and produced some of the world's most beloved and recognizable cartoon character cartoons (Koko the Clown, Betty Boop, Popeye and Superman), which are also universally-recognized and revered by cartoon art historians as some of the most inventive cartoons ever produced. The gallery's extensive Animation Art holdings include a revealing Fleischer Studios Animation Training Handbook, internal company newsletters, original cartoon scripts, character model sheets, animation drawings, storyboards, cartoon cels, original cartoon background paintings, and an important collection of movie posters and lobby cards advertising its innovative catalog, which heavily incorporated into its imagery the concepts of Surrealism and Jazz, paralleling the corresponding then-contemporaneous movements in fine art and music in the 1920 and 30s.

Art Advisory Services

An art advisor provides expert advice to a private individual and plays a key role in assisting a client to acquire, manage, and expand their client’s private collection by negotiating on the collector’s behalf. Art advisors perform extensive research on behalf of their clients and will typically attend auctions and private viewings in order to acquire new works for their discriminating client/collector.

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Art Consulting Services

An art consultant is someone who deals primarily in an art area of specialty, commissioning working artists to produce work for the private or public sector. Art consultants understand the complex needs of interior designers and architects in sourcing the best art for their professional needs.

Both art consultants and art advisors are distinguished by their discerning eye and talent for curating art into cohesive collections.

With over 45 years of acquisition experience for clients, Galerie Nouveau’s Approach to Art Consultancy includes understanding the client's vision, performing contextual art research, identifying appropriate locations for art placement, developing an artwork strategy, commissioning artists, project management, and art installation, presentation and framing.

Testimonials

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Marlena G

"…extremely thought provoking, combining images that wouldn't normally go together to give you pause. Worth checking out…"

S Cullen

"… the more I observed the more interested I became. I enjoyed the variety of art on display here. Worth experiencing no matter how long you have upon it. … bring a friend to discuss things with!"

Rosalie H

"What a gem! This gallery is an exciting and thought-provoking escape … I'd recommend it to any lover of modern art or social sciences." The director is very knowledgeable, and it was a pleasure to discuss a range of topics with him while browsing the collection."
Come in with an open mind and a friend, and you'll leave with much more. The collection itself includes modern art and pop-culture pieces with a twist... Check it out!"

Stuff I Bought

"What a find!"

Kellie O

"Great collection of contemporary art by local artists. Make sure to ask for the story about Conwell the monkey! This …is a hidden gem making art accessible…"

Christine D

"… designed to improve our mind and how we view the world and it's simple and complicated journey in earth school. …one of those gems which last lifetimes! Highly recommended."

Renita L

"The art is refreshing and challenges your perceptions. Done by a small group of artists with the goal of starting discussion. "

Sandra M

"This …was different for us, but we really enjoyed our visit. Highly recommend taking some time to enlighten yourself. Very pleasurable visit."

Bayside M

"… a number of prints that make you think about the message they are conveying and you will have "aha" moments when you realize the hidden meanings. … A unique experience, to say the least, that I highly recommend visiting …"

Linda H

"I had an amazing experience here. I came across this little gem… We especially loved… the rest of the art in there. The works of art in there are unusual but very clever in what they are trying to say and makes you think. I would happily recommend this place…"

Beti D

"Truly a delightful experience…"

Allison B

"We will be sure to return…!"

Constance J

"The art is entertaining and illuminating. …a totally uplifting experience"

Wendy K

"I recently returned for a second visit… and enjoyed the opportunity to introduce this unique display of creativity to a friend. Both if us were taken with the stimulating images of witty and thought-provoking juxtapositions. I will be back, and will continue to spread the word about this little gem…"

Kitty S

"…there's some really interesting surrealist pieces that are fun for both kids and adults, and amazing prints…Staff is fantastic and well-informed, highly recommended for all ages!"

Mallory P

"… interesting with amazing prints… Some pieces I noticed… classics with a twist, … artist like to add in one element to change the dynamic and make you think. The art was weird, wonderful, smart and quirky which makes this gallery unique! And each piece open to interpretation, there is no wrong answer! … you're in for a treat!!

David S

"As soon as I entered the gallery and started looking around, I began smiling and enjoying many of the humorous parodies of works by famous artists. I could not help but chuckling at the intelligent humor found in many of the works currently on display. I found the gallery to be a great respite from the world outside that has become, at times, unbearably partisan. If you have a sense of humor and want to have a little fun with "fine art", this gallery is definitely worth a visit."

Christine C

"…mesmerizing to anyone with an interest in the arts and social sciences. … you'll want to wander in and get lost in the unique, fun collection of artwork."

Allison T

"you'll find all sorts of fascinating art. …A great break from the typical shore experience. We will be back."

Kristin S

"…interesting to converse with about the many pieces featured in the gallery. The wide range of surrealist, abstract, and realist artwork that was displayed was thought-provoking, made us laugh, and appreciate the processes that went into each piece. This gallery is a must-see…"

Kiki M

"A must see art exhibit. Packed with some cool art."

Jack McD

"The art is interesting and provocative, and it was a surprising and delightful find!"

Tone J

"… so many intriguing pieces!"

Cynthia G

"I was unexpectedly delighted by the beautiful, eclectic display of this originally created collection. …a greater depth of meaning and perspective (oftentimes humorous) to many of the works themselves. I would highly recommend."

Emily M

“…really fun and interesting pieces….Really wonderful visit; can't recommend enough.”

Alandra R & Dalton

"The gallery is beyond impressive and inspiring. From emotional pieces to witty and punny pieces. You can leave this museum and expect to feel refreshed with new insight into the human experience. I couldn't leave without prints of the art. We will be back again and again. 💓"

Raymond

"…incredible …Some of the most interesting and thought-provoking art work that I have seen in quite some time!! Lots of fun!! …mesmerizing art work."

Connor L

"I found this … and I fell in love with it. The art is a wonderful mix of surreal silliness and commentary on the humam condition."

Ed P

"Everything… makes you think. Some pieces bring tears to your eyes; some make you laugh. Virtually all have a message that comes from the artist's heart and move you one way or another. Nearly everyone whose works are a member of some sort of … artists' collective… No names, either of artists or work titles, appear in what's displayed. It's all about the work."

Fabian C

"We will definitely be stopping by again in the near future. Thank you!"

Joni N

"…amazing. Beautiful art work. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit … Can't wait to visit it again in the future. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND…".

Savannah T

"absolute pleasure to talk to and learn from! Made the experience of art that much better, loved the conversation and warm personality! (: … can't wait to come back and visit to see what's been added to the collection"

Deborah T

"…a delightful world of images designed to pique one's imagination. Do visit. Do ask questions. Do be ready to think a little differently. It is a wonderful, fun place."

Mayo m

"It's filled with a variety of unique and thought- provoking pieces, all arranged in such a way that keeps you engaged.
It was a fun and educational experience that I recommend to anyone visiting…"

Tammy W

"We laughed. We gasped. We pondered. Such a wonderful surprise to stumble on this educational and visual delight… gallery… chalk-full of meaning and artistic expression."

Jackie K

"We found this hidden gem by accident…What an interesting And thought provoking display of art. We will definitely be back for a return visit. I highly recommend to all!"

Tara S

"This is a special place that you don't find very often and does a fantastic job of broadening the perspective. Grateful I got to spend some of my day learning from you. And remember 'art is everywhere.'”

Theodore B

“There is something for everyone here!! This is an opportunity to engage with local artists and support them".

Jeni S

“…fun art with a sense of humor.”

Sheldon S

“A wonderful, entertaining and educational exhibit of some great contemporary art, much of it with tongue firmly in cheek. Be ready to laugh as well as to marvel when you visit this collection, a must see…”

Mark W

“Stopped in and was amazed at all the great art work along with the little Twist of the Artists views. …I highly recommend ���”

Alexander O

“Very interesting & informative”

Roxanne E

“What a fabulous find! The art is fun, whimsical, enchanting and thought provoking. Extremely talented artists! Such a hidden gem.”

Robert H

”A delightful surprise find… knowledge of and enthusiasm for the art and the artists was contagious. Thank you.”

Curtis M

“The artwork was interesting & thought provoking. …a cool find…”

Supreeth N

“…check out this gallery! They have good art collections, and without a doubt, it is worth spending time here!”

Karleigh K

“We had a great time and learned a lot of interesting things!!! This is a must do... Keep up the great work!!”

Alexander Q

“Stopped by… and had a good laugh and learned … Was really interesting!”

Nick S

“…gallery with art that will make you laugh and make you think. A very knowledgeable and friendly curator as well.”

Jon S

“Fantastic little hidden gem …with a thoughtful and interesting mix of art.”

Alexander Q

“Had an amazing time and learned a lot!”