Permanent Collections

  • Sterling silver 'Lust for Life' sculpture by Michael Galmer, in the permanent collection of The Long Island Museum.
  • Sterling silver 'Hops Blossom' pitcher designed by Michael Galmer in the permanent collection of The Long Island Museum.

The Long Island Museum

The Long Island Museum is proud to add two of Michael Galmer's pieces to their permanent collection: the "Body from Egg" sculpture and the "Hops Blossom Pitcher."

"Lust for Life"

Sterling silver, 24K gold plating
H: 41" W: 18" Y: 2016

"Hops Blossom Pitcher"

Sterling silver
Height: 11” Y: 2001

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  • Sterling silver and 24K gold 'Body from Egg' sculpture by Michael Galmer on permanent exhibit at Biggs Museum.

Biggs Museum

This piece reflects the artists continued focus on nature’s miraculous shapes as well as humanity’s shared common points of genesis and destiny with all living things that surround us.

"Body from Egg"

Sterling silver, 24K gold
H: 34" W: 24" Y: 2018

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  • Sterling silver 'Tears of the Holocaust' sculpture by Michael Galmer on permanent exhibit at the Holocaust Museum.
  • Sterling silver 'Tears of the Holocaust' sculpture by Michael Galmer on permanent exhibit at the Holocaust Museum.

Holocaust Memorial Museum

"Tears of the Holocaust" presents a new philosophic view of the Holocaust as the ultimate testament to the resiliency of the human spirit. The sculpture affirms that evil exists, but unlike other artistic expressions of the Holocaust which feature scenes of horror, the piece conveys a strong reverential story.

"Tears of the Holocaust"

Sterling silver, gold leaf, bronze.
H: 30" L: 53" Y: 2016

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  • Sterling silver and 24K gold 'Lemon Set' designed by Michael Galmer on permanent exhibit at the Renwick Gallery.

Renwick Gallery

Debuting in August 2017, the Renwick Gallery Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) in Washington DC is exhibiting Galmer's "Lemon Set", which includes a pitcher, cups, napkin rings and tray, as well as the artist's sketch.

"Lemon Set"

Sterling silver, 24K gold-plating.
L: 22" W: 12" Y: 2006

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  • Sterling silver and 24K gold 'Chrysanthemum Evening Purse' designed by Michael Galmer, on permanent exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt Museum.
  • Sterling silver and 24K gold 'Large Bee Vase' designed by Michael Galmer, on permanent exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt Museum. Photography by Zephyr Ivanisi and Oliver Ivanisi of [ZeO] Productions.

Cooper Hewitt Museum

After a concept drawing and a series of resin molds, reverse molding with hand chasing and advanced casting were used to create the intricately detailed silver & gold vase with gemstones as well as an silver & gold evening purse.

"Chrysanthemum Evening Purse"

Sterling silver with 24K gold-plated interior.
H: 4.5" L: 6" Y: 2015

"Large Bee Vase"

Sterling silver, 24K gold-plated interior,garnet & amber stones, blue paua shell
H: 10" Y: 2002

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  • Sterling silver 'Palm Candlestick' designed by Michael Galmer, on permanent exhibit at Evergreen Museum. Photography by [ZeO] Productions.

Evergreen Museum

Chosen from an extensive exhibit featuring a panorama of works by Galmer, The Palm Candlestick embodies the advanced concepts and techniques that have shaped his career.

"Palm Candlesticks"

Sterling silver.
H: 12" Y: 2006

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  • Sterling silver and 24K gold plated 'Sunflower Cuff' designed by Michael Galmer, on permanent exhibit at Evergreen Museum. Photography by Zephyr Ivanisi and Oliver Ivanisi of [ZeO] Productions.
  • Sterling silver and 24K gold plated 'Blossom Goblet' designed by Michael Galmer, on permanent exhibit at Evergreen Museum.

Newark Museum

In April 2017, Newark Museum aquired the Hops Blossom goblet to be included in an exquisite new collection created in honor of the retirement of Ulysses G Dietz. One of the nation's top silver experts who has curated an exceptional permanent collection of silver throught American history for the museum, Dietz chose the goblet for his farewell permanent display.

"Hops Blossom Goblet"

Sterling silver with 24K gold-plated interior.
H: 7" Y: 2005

"Sunflower Bracelet"

Sterling silver with 24K gold-plated interior.
Circumference: 6.5” Y: 2011

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  • Sterling silver 'Uss Wayne E. Meyer Commemorative Plate' designed by Michael Galmer, on permanent display on the USS Carrier Wayne E. Meyer.

USS Wayne E. Meyer

On October 10th 2009, Michael Izrael Galmer was a proud participant in the commissioning of the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG108) US Navy Carrier. At the historic ceremony on Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Michael's creation, a large commemorative silver plate with intricate details and eagles on each end, was presented to honor the ship with the motto "One Powerful Legacy."

"USS Wayne E. Meyer Commemorative Plate"

Sterling silver.
L: 32" W: 24" Y: 2009

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  • Sterling silver 'Oklahoma Punch Bowl' by Michael Galmer on permanent display at the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion.

Oklahoma Governor's Mansion

Michael Galmer replicated the famous USS Oklahoma Punch Bowl which had deteriorated after decades of use. The sterling silver replica is on display at The Governor’s Mansion yearly and is used at state functions.

"USS Oklahoma Punch Bowl"

Sterling silver with 24K gold-plated interior.
H: 18" W: 24" Y: 1996

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