Jack Rutberg Fine Arts Gallery

By David Cross, Pasadena Now

Published on August 1, 2024 By Peter Latham, Pasadena Now Kollwitz’s exceptional ability conveys human dignity in the face of adversity In a bold curatorial move that bridges historical gravitas with contemporary resonance, Jack Rutberg Fine Arts is presenting “ART A to Z” with a rare color lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945)  at its conceptual epicenter. This showcase not only reaffirms Kollwitz’s enduring influence but also sparks dialogue on the role of socially-engaged art in the curren

At first glance masters will share the space with a sweeping range of 19th to 21th century artists including Max Klinger, Alison Saar and Ed Ruscha. Patrons can get an up-close look at the sculptures of more than 30 artists created over a 125-year period and collected by Jack Rutberg, the gallery founder and owner. Back to top NEWS

Published on September 6, 2024 By David Cross, The Pasadena Now Weekendr Throughout history, from the brushstrokes of the Impressionists to the bold expressions of contemporary creators, women artists have navigated a labyrinth of societal constraints, steadily carving out their rightful place in the art world and claiming the recognition that has long eluded them. Back to top NEWS

When Jack Rutberg stepped back to view his current exhibition after installation, the art dealer experienced something he hadn’t anticipated in over five decades of working with art: surprise at his own life’s work. Back to top NEWS

Published October 26, 2024 By David Cross, Pasadena Now In an intimate art gallery setting in Pasadena, Jack Rutberg surveys his latest exhibition with the practiced eye of someone who has spent half a century dealing art. The art exhibition at Jack Rutberg Fine Arts , “Hispanic Legacy,” follows the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, and is drawn entirely from Rutberg’s own extensive inventory. Back to top NEWS

Published on Jan. 4, 2025 By David Cross, Pasadena Now As old and new worlds collide, art galleries are increasingly embracing digital engagement and multimedia, and Jack Rutberg Fine Arts in Pasadena has found an unexpected but welcome multi-use: their virtual content is enhancing, rather than replacing, the in-person art experience. Back to top NEWS

Thank you to the enthusiastic crowd that attended our opening reception of Patrick Graham: Notes from Ireland this past Sunday, February 1, 2026. We were delighted to welcome new and familiar collectors, artists, scholars, community members, as well as Consul General of Ireland, Caitlín Higgins Ní Chinnéide and Ella Taylor, Cultural Attaché for the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs & Culture Ireland. Virtually all attendees expressed that this is an exhibition worthy of multiple visits and we

Attendees Celebrated Ireland’s Foremost Contemporary Painter “Patrick Graham: Notes from Ireland” See full story A Life in Sculpture: How 50 Years of Collecting Became One Gallerist’s Most Personal Exhibition

By David Cross, Pasadena Now

Published on Feb. 14, 2025 Pasadena Now In Pasadena, a fine arts dealer extends his exhibition as a haven for a community grappling with loss, proving once again that art can be a powerful healer in times of crisis In the aftermath of devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California this January, Jack Rutberg is doing what he knows best: keeping the doors of his Pasadena fine arts gallery open as a haven of beauty and contemplation for a wounded community. Back to top NEWS

The Birth of Modern Irish Art: Patrick Graham’s Journey from Darkness to Recognition By David Cross, Pasadena Now

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The Fanatic Heart of Patrick Graham: A vulnerable Irish artist exposes interior landscapes By: Victoria Thomas, Local News Pasadena

Published March 3, 2024 By Pasadena Now Following its inaugural exhibition in Pasadena one year ago, Jack Rutberg Fine Arts, one of the West Coast’s longest established fine art galleries, celebrates its second year in Pasadena, presenting museum quality works in an exhibition titled “ART A to Z.” When looking at the roster of artists in this wide-ranging exhibition, one might have thought the show was being presented at the Norton Simon or Huntington museums. But as Rutberg jokingly likes to re

Published March 3, 2024 By Luke Netzley, Pasadena Weekly Deputy Editor In celebration of the second year of curated offerings in its new Pasadena location, the Jack Rutberg Fine Arts Gallery will present a new exhibition titled “Art A to Z,” opening Sunday, March 3. The revolving selling show will feature a myriad of artists whose work spans over a century. Owner Jack Rutberg expressed gratitude to the patrons, institutions and community members who have helped support the gallery and said that

Published March 26, 2025 By Garrett Rowlan, Colorado Boulevard Newspaper Seeing George Nama: Sixty Years of Selected Works, currently at the Jack Rutberg Fine Arts in Pasadena, gave me an obscure feeling of hope—hope in the way Nama’s simple yet tensile forms carried an implicit energy. Back to top NEWS