Axelle Fine Arts
91 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

I figured it was about time that this blog had an Art entry. I was hoping to go to the ICA this week, because it has been too long. But, I never made it in time. I blame their limited hours! I did, however, stumble into one of Newbury streets newest galleries.

Axelle Fine Arts is simply lovely. There is just enough artwork, and of enough variety on the walls to make the space feel full yet sparse enough to be on Newbury St at the same time. Featuring many contemporary French Artists (namely Michel Delacroix), the art at Axelle is consistent within the context of the gallery and all artists beautifully fit with one another.

Axelle’s next show will open on May 13th and feature the work of Jean Daniel Bouvard. His work, created with a subtle and muted palette, seems to embody pure emotion and raw feeling rather than something so trite as subject matter. Whether it is a landscape scene or portrait, Bouvard’s canvases resonate with an intensity that transcends the subdued hues of his paint. Quite simply, seeing a Bouvard in person is an assault on senses and I guarantee you will talk more of what the painting elicits from you than the careful manner in which each subject is executed.

So on May 13th, head down to Newbury St and stop by Axelle. Hey! With a few glasses of complimentary wine and champagne, the evening will be great even if you hate the paintings (which you won’t).

Axelle Fine Arts