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Gustave Carlson: New American Stillness
May 08 - Jun 13, 2026
Gallery Hours: Friday and Saturday, 12 – 5 pm (and by appointment); Artists' Reception and Talk: Saturday, May 16, 3 - 5 pm; Oakland Art Murmur / First Friday: June 5, 5 - 9 pm
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“New American Stillness” by Gustave Carlson explores the quiet psychological presence of the contemporary American landscape. Focusing on ordinary architecture, the paintings place absence at the center of experience. Closely observed, the work reveals moments of quiet depth and reflection in the contemporary American landscape.
Founded in 2006, Mercury 20 is a contemporary art gallery established, supported and operated by San Francisco Bay Area artists. Mercury 20 maintains a gallery space in Oakland, CA as well as an online sales platform. Our collective operating structure supports our ability to experiment, develop, exhibit and advance our work and to sustain our arts community.
Founded in 2006, Mercury 20 is a contemporary art gallery established, supported and operated by San Francisco Bay Area artists. Mercury 20 maintains a gallery space in Oakland, CA as well as an online sales platform. Our collective operating structure supports our ability to experiment, develop, exhibit and advance our work and to sustain our arts community.