The Museo de Arte de El Salvador, abbreviated MARTE, is a big modern art gallery that features some of El Salvador’s
best artists. There is a permanent exhibition of paintings and sculptures that is devoted primarily to showcasing El Salvadoran artists.
One such artist is Raul Elas Reyes, a popular El Salvadoran painter. He is known for his use of light and color in painting the purple and yellow flowers of his tropical homeland. The Salvadoran art is largely Surrealist.
There is also an international display and other rotating displays. MARTE museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm, and admission is under $2 per person. If you like art, then this is a fun way to spend part of your day, but don’t plan on being there for more than a few hours. It doesn’t compete with the great museums and art gallerys of the world, but it is a great way to get a feel for art and culture in El Salvador.
MARTE museum is in Zona Rosa, near the Sheraton. The address is Av. San Jose 125, San Salvador.
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Sirs: I have a painting by Raul Elas Reyes entitled Sol. I am interested in selling this painting. If you have a site where I can attach the photos of the front and back of the painting. On the back is his home phone number and contact information for 1968, please let me know.
Yours, Sheila Smith
Hi,
I have a few Raul Elas Reyes painting left to me by my grandfather who was head of Exxon South America in the 60′s & 70′s. I’m considering also selling a few pieces. Did you get any info?
Thanks,
Marc