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Pucker Gallery, established in 1967, features an eclectic collection of contemporary and modern art

10/09/2026

Enrico Pinardi was a leading figure among New England painters, sculptors, and draftsmen in the 1960s. After earning a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art, Pinardi went on to earn an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1967. Pinardi's work reflects the heritage of early twentieth-century surrealism all the while showcasing a minimalist approach, trompe l’oeil style, and creative skills. Throughout his prolific career, Pinardi produced paintings and sculptures that dealt with both the dream world and the viewer’s consciousness by integrating art historical and religious symbols into his own experiences. Pinardi developed an individual style that honors, builds upon, and establishes new modes of dealing with the subconscious. Guiding him through his most challenging personal experiences, his artwork yields marvelous results and mysterious mazes of a life lived to the fullest, inviting the viewer to share his experiences and dreams. Like the best metaphysical art, many of Pinardi's spaces may be uncomfortable to enter but are always entrancing, thought-provoking, and sincere.

Image: Enrico Pinardi | "Ferryman" | 2009 | Oil on board | 24 x 36” | P203

10/08/2026

We hope you can make it to the 's event this Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7:30PM! Free admission. Pay-what-you-wish donations accepted at the door.

10/07/2026

Crystalline glaze is a high-fire ceramic glaze known for the distinctive crystals that develop across its surface. Rather than being painted or applied by hand, these formations emerge within the glaze during firing.

Many crystalline glazes contain zinc oxide and silica, which form crystals as the molten glaze cools. By carefully controlling the firing and cooling cycle, crystal growth can be encouraged, while variations in glaze composition and temperature influence their size, shape, and distribution. The process remains technically demanding and somewhat unpredictable, making each surface distinct.

Visit Pucker Gallery to discover a variety of crystalline glazes on view now! 🔮

10/03/2026

SATURDAY STAFF PICKS! Swipe through to see this week's picks on the theme "Stripes." 💈

All of these artworks (and so much more!) are available for purchase at Pucker Gallery and online on our Artsy page! Check out the link in our Instagram bio and here: https://www.artsy.net/partner/pucker-gallery

"Bak to the Future: Chess in the Art of Samuel Bak" is on view at Pucker Gallery through 25 October 2026!

10/02/2026

As Brother Thomas developed his glazes, his goals were color, depth of surface, and uniqueness. He said, “Technology is the bridge (or barrier) to realizing the intuition. Glaze is headwork while the form is contemplative.” Of his porcelain forms, Thomas said, “The line defines form and encloses a space; it gives at the same time the space within and without.” His practice was to throw the pot first, then, having studied the form, to choose the glaze so that each could enhance the other. Bezanson was unique in that he destroyed much of his work. He would focus on each piece as it emerged from the kiln and if it did not have a unique beauty and truth he shattered it.

Image: Brother Thomas Bezanson | "Meiping form vase, peacock glaze" | Porcelain | 12.75 x 8.5 x 8.5" | TH575B

09/26/2026

SATURDAY STAFF PICKS! Swipe through to see this week's picks on the theme "Stone." 🪨

All of the artworks (and so much more!) are available for purchase at Pucker Gallery and online on our Artsy page! Check out the link in our Instagram bio and here: https://www.artsy.net/partner/pucker-gallery

"Bak to the Future: Chess in the Art of Samuel Bak" is on view at Pucker Gallery through 25 October 2026!

09/25/2026

Mishima, a technique that is notable in the history of Korean ceramics, was used by Makoto Yabe (1947-2005) to distinguish his surfaces from other potters of his day. In many of his works, including this "Shallow blue bowl," we see a circulating pattern that was created by pressing soft clay with carved wooden stamps. Not only do the Mishima textures span Yabe’s ceramic collection, but his hand-mixed wood ash glazes add to the organic aesthetic of the piece with its irregular tonal shifts. Many of Yabe’s works appear similar to seashells, with their soft yet symmetrical curves and patterns, matched with neutral coloring.

Written by Lauren Boysa, Gallery Assistant.

Image: Makoto Yabe | "Shallow bowl with mishima pattern, blue wood ash glaze and white slip" | Stoneware | 2.75 x 10 x 10” | MY96

09/19/2026

SATURDAY STAFF PICKS! This week's SPECIAL EDITION features the artwork of Samuel Bak! "Bak to the Future: Chess in the Art of Samuel Bak" opens TODAY 19 September 2026! 🎨 ♟️

Join us TODAY from 3-6PM for the Public Opening Reception!

"Bak to the Future: Chess in the Art of Samuel Bak" will be on view at Pucker Gallery through 25 October 2026.

And of course, all of these artworks (and so much more!) are available for purchase in person at Pucker Gallery and online on our Artsy page! Check out the link in our Instagram bio and here: https://www.artsy.net/partner/pucker-gallery

09/18/2026

"In 'Animated Conversation,' a man (a younger Bak?), probes blindly through a rent in a canvas of a damaged and crudely repaired pawn. Opposing him, an older male figure also probes blindly through a pawn-shaped shield. The chessboard in the foreground is vacant, suggesting the match is over. It could be a conversation across time, each figure having played the role of a pawn but been unwilling or unable to make a connection.” In this excerpt from the exhibition catalogue of Samuel Bak's upcoming exhibition, "Bak to the Future: Chess in the Art of Samuel Bak," Geoff Dunn examines the painting "Animated Conversation."

Dunn reminds us, "History does not repeat itself—it rhymes and Bak once again takes us to the ongoing chess match of human existence. As we survey the landscape of shattered chessboards and pieces set in panoramic and idealized natural settings reminiscent of Renaissance painting, we are primed with a sense of irony about our history and ourselves. This series vividly reflects the widening gyre of the world’s frenzied descent into physical and moral chaos yet refuses to submit to despair."

We hope you can join us this Saturday, 19 September from 3-6PM for the Public Opening Reception of "Bak to the Future: Chess in the Art of Samuel Bak." ♟️ The exhibition runs through 25 October 2026.

Image: Samuel Bak | "Animated Conversation" | Oil on canvas | 11 x 14" | BK3315

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240 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
02116

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

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(617) 267-9473

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http://www.puckergallery.com/

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