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GUIDE acquire The Natural Wonders Gallery at the Palazzo specializes in fine nature photography. state of the art TRADE THE VEGAS GLITZ AND GLAM FOR FINE ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE CITY'S MOST EXCITING GALLERIES. BY KHUSBU BHAKTA This Arts District gallery, winner of a 2009 Mayor's Urban Design Award for its sleek, contemporary building, exhibits internationally renowned artists such as David LaChapelle, Paul Morrison, and Marilyn Minter. 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd., 702-433-4433; brettwesleygallery.com Emergency Arts This collective is the hub for Downtown artists, a haven where they can gather and share work. The former Fremont Medical Building houses the galleries Get Up, TastySpace, 5th Wall, Tanya Watler's Lil' Art Bodega, pbth, Counterspace, and others—plus the well-known coffeehouse, record store, and hangout The Beat. 520 Fremont St., 702-686-3164; emergencyartslv.com Jeff Mitchum Gallery If sunlight had a best friend, it would be Jeff Mitchum. Using natural light, he infuses his panoramic photography with spectacular colors. Mitchum waited years to snag his Bellagio space and uses it to its full potential: His vibrant photos radiate from every wall. The artist also offers handmade eco-furniture. Bellagio, 702-693-4700; jeffmitchum.com realism," has four galleries in the US—two of them in Vegas. His oilbased works earned him first prize in painting in 2011 at the Artistes du Monde in Cannes. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 702-363-1990; The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-650-3444; vladimirkush.com Martin Lawrence Galleries This 27,000-square-foot megagallery, home to more than $50 million worth of art, including works by modern and contemporary masters such as Picasso, Warhol, Chagall, and Haring, opened in 2011 and now offers free individual and group tours. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-991-5990; martinlawrence.com The Natural Wonders Gallery Natural Wonders features fine-art photography by Art Wolfe, Robert Park, and Robert Rotella. Wolfe, who received the North American Nature Photography Association's award for lifetime achievement in March and the Photographic Society of America's Progress Medal in 2010, hosts Travels to the Edge on public television. The Shoppes at The Palazzo, 702-431-6030; natural-wonders-gallery.com Kush Fine Art Vladimir Kush, a Russian-born artist and the creator of a Surrealistinspired style called "metaphorical 170 Oh My Godard Gallery The playful paintings of art's "rock star," Michael Godard, bring to life characters such as drunk VEGASMAGAZINE.COM 170_V_BOB_G_Acquire_MAY/JUNE_13.indd 170 grapes and rockin' olives (which grace a popular local casino game) and have fun with our favorite vices: drinking, smoking, and gambling. The UNLV grad will hold meet-and-greets May 25 and 26 to unveil his newest art. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 702-699-9099; michaelgodard.com FRAME GAME Stacie Goulet, a gallery director at Martin Lawrence Galleries, on the local art scene. Richard MacDonald "The Art of Richard MacDonald," presented by Cirque du Soleil Fine Art Gallery, features sculptures by the internationally acclaimed master of human detail. MacDonald has been immortalizing dancers, acrobats, and athletes in exquisite figurative bronzes for 25 years, making this a natural pairing with Cirque's celebration of the human form. Bellagio, 702-730-3990; richardmacdonald.com Wyland Galleries A visit to this gallery will make you forget you're surrounded by desert. Described as the "marine Michelangelo" (and known only by his last name), Wyland, who first found fame in the '80s with his life-size whale murals, has scoured the world's waters for inspiration. The celebrated artist, philanthropist, and environmental activist will hold meet-andgreets on May 24 and 26. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 702-699-5363; Grand Canal Shops at The Venetian, 702-699-7100; wylandgalleries.com What has been your biggest sale? An original Chagall painting followed by a complete Warhol Camouflage suite. What is the Vegas art market like? As a global destination, Vegas attracts savvy buyers domestically and internationally. What should buyers be conscious of? Work with a reputable dealer who can supply information on the artist, the importance of the work, and the provenance. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE NATURAL WONDERS GALLERY (NATURAL WONDERS GALLERY); BY BEVERLY POPPE (MARILYNS) Brett Wesley Gallery A wall of Marilyns at Martin Lawrence Galleries. 4/19/13 11:38 AM