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GUIDE acquire frame and fortune NEW ENGLAND'S MULTITUDE OF FINE GALLERIES CREATES A RICH CANVAS FOR COLLECTORS. BY JAMIE EMMERMAN Arden Gallery Ltd. G lossy hardwood floors and white walls contrast with colorful work in Arden Gallery Ltd. For 25 years the exhibition space has showcased contemporary still life, landscape, figurative, and abstract paintings from artists across the globe such as Koo Schadler and Joanne Mattera. 129 Newbury St., 617-247-0610; ardengallery.com Canvas Fine Arts T he two galleries in the historic Steinway building represent 30-plus emerging and mid-career local, domestic, and international artists, including Andrew Swaine and Patrick Pierce. Gallery 601 donates 10 percent of proceeds to a different nonprofit each month, while The Suzanne Schultz Gallery offers clients concierge services. 162 Boylston St., 617-470-1889; canvasfinearts.com DTR Modern Galleries W ith the ambience of a Back Bay home, DTR Modern Galleries is a chic spot for art aficionados focusing on contemporary, modern, and pop styles. The gallery's largest sale to date was a 1992 Fernando Botero painting that went for more than $1 million. Look for the anticipated Hunt Slonem show opening September 7. 167 Newbury St., 617-424-9700; dtrmodern.com Galería Cubana R ich colors swirl in abstract patterns at Galería Cubana. Gallery director Michelle Wojcik holds one of the 148 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM approximately 30 licenses in the country to import artwork from Cuba—work rarely seen in the US. The gallery, which has a second location in Boston's South End, showcases surrealist paintings, prints, mixed media work, and more. 460 Hamson Ave., 617-292-2822; lagaleriacubana.com Galerie d'Orsay T he collection at this gallery spans six centuries, with work from old masters, Impressionists, and modern painters, printmakers, and sculptors. Known as an avid supporter of the arts, with connec- tions to international collections and institutions, this gallery offers an unmatched experience. Original Landscapes opens September 22. 33 Newbury St., 617-266-8001; galerie-dorsay.com Kara Taylor Fine Art K ara Taylor's earth-toned land- scapes and skillfully blended abstracts fill her gallery, a true Martha's Vineyard original. Featuring oil and gold-leaf paint- ings, mixed media, and sculpture, Taylor's oeuvre is a reflection of her life and therefore is ever-evolving. 19 Main St.,Vineyard Haven, Gallery F Art lovers at Galerie d'Orsay. and lithographs, and bronze sculptures. A Spanish Masters show is slated for November. 77 Newbury St., 617-369-4800; martinlawrence.com Newbury Fine Arts R obin and Anthony Parrella's gallery exhibits work from around the globe, while focusing on "the art, rather than the artist." Each show explores different techniques and themes, including printmaking and mixed media. Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones is among the gallery's celebrated artists. 29 Newbury St., 617-536-0210; newburyfinearts.com Robert Klein Gallery He adlining the fine-art photogra- phy scene in Boston, Robert Klein Gallery has ranked among the world's most prestigious show- rooms since 1980. Early exhibitions included the work of Diane Arbus, Ansel Adams, Annie Leibovitz, and Sally Mann. 38 Newbury St., Fourth Floor, 617-267-7997; robertkleingallery.com Shaw Cramer Gallery A c ontemporary art staple on 508-693-7799; karataylorart.com Martha's Vineyard, the Shaw Martin Lawrence rom a $500 hand-signed lithograph to multimillion-dollar works by modern masters, Martin Lawrence Gallery has satisfied art collectors of every level since 1975 with original paintings, limited-edition serigraphs Cramer Gallery features fine crafts and paintings by both local and nationally-acclaimed artists. Established in 1994, the gallery is owned and directed by Nancy Shaw Cramer. 56 Main St., Vineyard Haven, 508-696-7323; shawcramergallery.com BC What's your favorite exhibition at DTR? Our historic Salvador Dalí collection of more than 2,000 graphic works. What artists do Bostonians prefer? Pablo Picasso's linocuts, Andy Warhol's screenprints, and Hunt Slonem's heavily textured canvases. What are you most excited about for the Dalí show this November? We will be unveiling the artist's early suites from the 1930s, which are incredibly scarce and also of museum quality. The first floor of DTR Modern Galleries. ART CORNER DTR Modern Galleries owner and president Theodore Vassilev discusses Boston's gallery scene.