Modern West

Modern + Contemporary art of the American West

05/31/2026

Take a look inside MWFA artist 's studio.🎨⁠
⁠
Xi creates atmospheric compositions that are layered with bright color and bold imagery. Born in Kaifeng, China, Zhang explores the psychological weight of cultural duality and personal tribulations through the combination of Eastern and Western painting traditions. ⁠
⁠
Recognized internationally, Zhang has been named as a representative of the United States in the Biennial of the Americas— an international festival of ideas, art, and culture hosted in Denver. ⁠
⁠
We are pleased to feature Xi Zhang’s work in our Spring Salon exhibition and invite you to visit the gallery today to immerse yourself in Xi’s story. ⁠
⁠
______________⁠
⁠
To view more works from Xi Zhang, visit his Artist page through the link in our bio. ⁠
⁠
⁠

The Jump Rope, 2024
acrylic on canvas
58 x 58 in.

The Blade Runner, 2022
acrylic on canvas
48 x 36 in.

05/28/2026

Suzanne Hill | Available works

We love the soft pigments in ’s pottery. Instead of using a traditional glaze, Suzanne practices ‘Saggar Firing’; a firing technique where the pottery is fired with sawdust, copper, cobalt, nickel, and other natural combustible materials to create organic and home-grown gradients. Other than the physical form itself, each piece tells a unique story through its color. What remains is an abstract representation of the Western landscape that her materials originated from.

Want to take a closer look at these atmospheric pieces? Visit the gallery today to view her work in person.
______________

Snow Cave, 2024
ceramic
19.75 x 8.25 in.

Pele’s Realm, 2022
ceramic
16 x 7.5 in.

Green Cliffs, 2024
ceramic
10 x 12 in.

Modern West Fine Art
📍242 E South Temple St
Monday-Friday:
10:00AM-6:00PM

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Modern West will be closed today (Monday, May 25) for the holiday. Celebrate with us by enjoying some of Xi Zhang’s colorful paintings 🖼️

The gallery will resume normal business hours of 10 AM-6 PM the remainder of this week. We’ll see you back at Modern West tomorrow!
_______
Xi Zhang ()
The Jump Rope, 2024
acrylic on canvas
58 x 58 in.

Sixpence, 2022
acrylic on canvas
60 x 72 in.

Stream, 2023
acrylic on canvas
60 x 72 in.

05/24/2026

Did you know that the online exclusive exhibitions for .gaffney and are currently live on our website?

Visit these online shows through the link in our bio to take a deeper dive into the process, perspectives, and stories behind Jim Jacob’s organic sculptures and Kiki Gaffney’s enlightening compositions.

Acquire their works directly online, or send us an email at [email protected] to learn more.
______________gaffney

Layers Of Time, 2022
graphite, acrylic, gold leaf, collage on paper
60 × 45 in.

A La Deriva, 2026
maple wood
67 x 75 x 85 in.

Modern West Fine Art
📍242 E South Temple St
Monday-Friday:
10:00AM-6:00PM

05/23/2026

Now on view at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art in Logan, Utah: Angela Ellsworth’s “Seer Bonnet ### (Desmonda)” in the exhibition “The Lure and Lore of the West!”

Recently acquired by the NEHMA, Ellsworth’s sculpture is a part of her ongoing series of sculptural pioneer bonnets covered in thousands of steel, pearl-tipped corsage pins. In this body of work, Ellsworth re-imagines communities of women with their own visionary and revelatory powers as they pioneer new personal histories.

Visit NEHMA to see this work in person, and contact us at [email protected] to learn about available sculptures and other artworks by Angela Ellsworth.

Learn more about “The Lure and Lore of the West” by visiting our exhibitions page at the link in our bio!

.angelaellsworth_studio

05/21/2026

Shonto Begay | Available works

We love the brushstrokes in ’s paintings— his fluid yet repetitive technique reflects the chants of a traditional Navajo blessing prayer. Capturing the beauty and sacredness of the upper Diné, Begay’s work presents the raw experiences and landscapes from his personal narrative.

Acquire his works online through the Artsy link in our bio, or send us an email at [email protected] to schedule a private viewing.
______________

05/20/2026

There are only 10 days left to view “Unbound: Art of the West” at the St. George Museum of Art! ⏳

“Unbound” is a traveling exhibition that opened Modern West’s brand new location in the heart of downtown SLC, and is now specially curated to live at in the beautiful desert landscape of southern Utah. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore the ambitious and inspiring works of Billy Schenck, Ben Steele, Angela Ellsworth, Beatrice Mandelman, Louis Ribak and more through May 30, 2026.

All artworks are available for acquisition through Modern West. Contact us at [email protected] for all artwork inquiries!

05/19/2026

Salt Lake City-based artist Nathan Florence embraces components of landscape, storytelling, and personal narrative rooted in observation and imagination. ⁠
⁠
Florence experiments with the tension between control and unpredictability— by painting on unconventional surfaces and sanding away paint layers down to the canvas.⁠
⁠
We recently received two new works from Nathan, “Isle of Lewis” and “Towards Rincon” which are both available for acquisition. View more of his pieces online through the link in our bio. 🔗⁠
______________⁠
Nathan Florence ()⁠
⁠
Towards Rincon, 2026
oil on panel,
8 x 8 in.

Isle of Lewis, 2026
oil on panel
8 x 14 in.

Evening Flight Red Butte, 2025⁠
oil on canvas ⁠
24 x 18 in. ⁠

05/16/2026

Incredible turnout! It was a pleasure to celebrate our Spring Salon reception and welcome a few of our new artists alongside our longstanding artists with you all last night during May ! ⁠
⁠
Be sure to stop by the gallery during regular business hours next week to view their works in person, or send us an email at [email protected] to schedule a private viewing of their work.⁠
______________⁠

⁠
⁠
⁠
📍242 E South Temple St⁠
Monday-Friday: ⁠
10:00AM-6:00PM⁠

Address

242 East South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT
84111

Telephone

+18013553383

Website

http://linktr.ee/modernwestfineart

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Modern West posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Modern West:

Shortcuts

Want your museum to be the top-listed Museum in Salt Lake City?