In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman and Tara Barone of MRG Fine Art speak with Reilly Clark about their bold, upcoming exhibition at the LA Art Show.
The exhibit, The Artist Collective, runs February 15 – 19 and features over 120 artworks by over 25 contemporary artists, ages 20 – 90. The exhibit also features exclusive content on the Artmatcher app.
About Michael Goodman
Michael Goodman is a Los Angeles-based visual artist, curator, art dealer, entrepreneur, and founder of MRG Fine Art Gallery. He has been hosting exhibitions at his gallery for the past 16 years and has participated in over 50 art fairs in various cities, including Miami, New York, Chicago, and Palm Springs. He is also a consultant on works by blue-chip artists such as Picasso, Warhol, and Keith Haring and is an authority on artwork by Richard Hambleton.
About Tara Barone
Tara Barone is a fine art dealer, advisor, curator, art historian, and writer. With over a decade of experience in gallery management and fine art sales, she has worked with prominent private collections in New York City and international institutions. She specializes in niche markets like Picasso ceramics, limited edition prints, and traditional Aubusson tapestries and has dealt in works by modern masters like Calder, Miro, and Leger.
About The Artist Collective Exhibit
The Artist Collective is grounded in a mission to create an open platform for a diverse roster of emerging and established artists. With over 120 artworks in various mediums and artistic styles, the exhibition has something for everyone, with accessible price ranges to make art more accessible to a wider audience. The exhibition is a tribute to MRG’s roots in Los Angeles and is expected to showcase many local creatives, some making their debut to the city’s art scene. The Artist Collective can be found at booth #1333 at the LA Art Show, February 15 -19, 2023, in Downtown Los Angeles at the West Hall of the Convention Center.
About Artmatcher
Artmatcher is a social community platform for art lovers, artists, galleries, museums, and events. It connects people with curated social communities, art experiences, and gamified education based on their interests and actions. Using a patent-pending machine learning model, Artmatcher builds a profile for users and recommends tailored content, including art, social experiences, and educational opportunities.