Cruising Toward Spring

Welcome to the May issue of American Art Collector! This month, we turn our focus to one of the most compelling cultural regions in the country: Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our annual Art Lover's Guide, starting on Page 86, is designed to be both your inspiration and your roadmap, featuring galleries, artists, arts organizations and events in and around Santa Fe, offering a comprehensive look at what to see, where to go and when to experience it all.

There is something truly singular about New Mexico. It is not simply a destination, but a place where light, landscape and artistic expression converge in a way that continues to inspire generations of artists. From the historic streets of Santa Fe to the creative communities found throughout the state, New Mexico offers a richness of perspective that is both deeply rooted and constantly evolving.

Through our conversations on the American Art Collective podcast, we continue to explore the artists shaping New Mexico’s narrative today. In Episode 126, Santa Fe contemporary realist Zienna Brunsted Stewart brings a thoughtful and intimate approach to her work, reflecting a more personal interpretation of place, figure and story. Host Michael Clawson has a great conversation with her in this episode.

In addition to our focus on the Santa Fe region, our gallery previews span the entire country and will certainly inspire you to add to your collection. Our features on renowned contemporary artists Jeremy Lipking, Mary Whyte and Ricardo Fernandez Ortega are illuminating in-depth interviews about their life and purpose as artists. Mary Whyte is also a podcast guest on Episode 376 if you would like to learn more about her and the two new museum exhibitions celebrating her portraits of the everyday American. We want to provide an ever-expanding resource for you as you build your collection and we believe this issue is that bridge.

In a final note, New Mexico, influenced by the historic Santa Fe Railway, remains a place where meaningful connections happen. It is a vibrant and enduring community that continues to shape the broader conversation around American art. We invite you to experience the Land of Enchantment!

Best Regards,

Wendie Martin and Adolfo Castillo
Publishers