The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery

Seven years after his passing, The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery is deeply honored to present an exhibition of work by Vermont Photographer Matthew Thorsen.

Drawn from his personal archive and stored for years in his basement, these photographs are guided by Thorsen’s eccentric eye. An instinct for wild juxtapositions and for whatever spoke to him in a given moment. His images move freely between the unexpected and the intimate, finding meaning not through explanation, but through attention.

Matthew Thorsen photographed with curiosity and impulse, trusting the moment as it unfolded. These works, unseen for years, now reemerge as a living record of his way of seeing—playful, observant, and deeply human. Through his travels around the world, and local captures, this exhibition features an array of subject matter displayed in repurposed and home made frames. Matt poured creativity into everything he touched. 

This exhibition is both a remembrance and a reintroduction, inviting viewers to encounter the photographs as Matthew did: openly, intuitively, and without pretense.

The Gallery, along with Matt’s wife Diane Sullivan, invite you to join us in celebrating the enduring vision and legacy of Matthew Grant Thorsen, and in welcoming these images back into the light.

Opening Reception: January 2nd 2026 5-10pm (First Friday Art Walk) Free drinks, snacks, merriment with old/new friends and a chance to purchase original work from the artist’s personal collection. 

Exhibition Duration: January 2nd, 2026 – January 24th 2026
Location: The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery (in the Soda Plant)
266 Pine St. Suite 105 Burlington, VT 05401
Public Hours: Thu-Fri-Sat 12-5pm (private viewings available on request)
Contact: spacegalleryvt@gmail.com

We encourage you to explore the links below to learn more about his journey, his creations, and how magically he touched everyone he encountered. 

Seven Days articles: 

Stuck In VT Video: Vermont Photographer Gets the Last Word

Remembering Seven Days Photographer Mathew Thorsen

Obituary – Mathew Grant Thorsen 1967-2019 (The opening reception will land one day after the 7 year anniversary of his journey back to the stars)

A collection of mixed media created with Matthew’s hand written notes and photography from his travels in France, Switzerland and India in his early 20’s.

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