ÆRENA Galleries & Gardens

Reflecting the heroic spirit of Teddy Roosevelt’s provocative “Man in the Arena” speech, ÆRENA Galleries & Gardens creates captivating spaces that celebrate the work of over one hundred emerging to internationally renowned artists who fearlessly express authenticity and integrity their work.

“It is not the critic who counts. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.”
- Theodore Roosevelt

ÆRENA Galleries & Gardens’ uniquely beautiful art and design venues feature contemporary art and sculpture, as well as finely-edited collections of furnishings, objects and curiosities dating from the 18th century to the present.

SPLENDOR

by MICAH CRANDALL-BEAR & GIUSEPPE PALUMBO

OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 31

VIEW FULL PORTFOLIO FOR MICAH CRANDALL-BEAR PAUL HERE

VIEW FULL PORTFOLIO FOR GIUSEPPE PALUMBO HERE

ÆRENA Galleries and Gardens invites you to join us for Splendor, our latest showcase featuring the paintings of Micah Crandall-Bear and the sculpture of Giuseppe Palumbo. This vibrant new series brings together two distinct perspectives rooted in the beauty, energy, and character of California. Crandall- Bear’s paintings explore the natural world through expressive color, layered textures, and a vivid sense of place, while Palumbo’s sculptural works invite us to experience form, movement, and whimsy in unexpectedly charming ways. Together, their works create a dynamic conversation between painting and sculpture, celebrating the richness of the landscape and the joy of expression. With their distinctive approaches, Crandall-Bear and Palumbo encourage us to pause, look closely, and delight in the world around us. Please join us for Splendor, on view online and in any of our gallery locations.