(SANTA FE, NM) Nüart Gallery is pleased to present Yearn, a solo exhibition of new paintings by John Tarahteeff, on view from September 5 through September 28, 2025. The exhibition will open with a reception on Friday, September 5, from 5:00–7:00 pm.
In Yearn, Tarahteeff embraces a distinctly romantic sensibility, deepening the contemplative atmosphere for which he is known. His paintings evoke the quiet gravity of longing: figures stand poised in stillness, their gestures suspended between innocence and experience, memory and anticipation. Subtle narrative cues—a child leaning over water, a bird caught mid-flight, a figure glancing beyond the frame—invite viewers into a space of tender mystery, where desire and reverie shape the emotional landscape.
Rendered with Tarahteeff’s hallmark precision, these works merge classical technique with the subtle tension of magical realism. Sparse backdrops heighten psychological depth, while soft, silvery palettes bathe each scene in an ethereal light. Rather than offering resolution, Tarahteeff’s compositions dwell in ambiguity, creating an atmosphere both intimate and expansive, where every detail feels charged with meaning.
John Tarahteeff was born in 1972 in Santa Clara, California, and studied art at the University of California, Davis, earning a B.S. in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Fine Art. Over a career spanning three decades, his paintings have been featured on the cover of American Art Collector Magazine and are held in private collections nationwide. Represented by Nüart Gallery for more than a decade, Tarahteeff continues to refine a visual language that balances timeless technique with deeply personal, poetic sensibilities.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, September 5, from 5:00–7:00 pm.
Nüart Gallery is located at 670 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM, and is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. For press inquiries, high-resolution images, or interview requests, please contact 505.988.3888 or fineart@nuartgallery.com.
