Visual thinking · Free MIT theme

Gallery Marginalia

Gallery Marginalia is for image collections, exhibition notes and visual research.

Published in the Obsidian directoryPublished version 1.0.2

Published in the Obsidian directory. Install the theme from Obsidian or use the ZIP download.

Source code on GitHub

See the theme in Obsidian

Desktop captures show light and dark workspaces and content details. Mobile is not tested.

Gallery Marginalia in Obsidian, light mode, workspace.
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Gallery Marginalia in Obsidian, dark mode, workspace.
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Gallery Marginalia in Obsidian, light mode, content details.
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Gallery Marginalia in Obsidian, dark mode, narrow desktop workspace.
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What changes

  • Warm paper and dark charcoal support serif text and gold rules.
  • Quotes and callouts use gallery labels in Reading view and Live Preview.
  • Small-cap headings separate the exhibits.

Install from the ZIP

  1. Download and extract the ZIP file. Keep the folder named Gallery Marginalia.

  2. Place that folder inside .obsidian/themes/ in your test vault.

  3. Open Settings, then Appearance. Select Gallery Marginalia from the theme list.

  4. Set Base color scheme to Light or Dark. To remove the preview, select the default theme and delete its folder.

Read the current limits

Desktop tests do not prove mobile support. Mobile is not tested. Compare the theme with your plugins and settings before you use it in your main vault.

Package version 1.0.2. The manifest requires Obsidian 1.5.0 or later. License MIT.

You can use, change and share the released theme under the included MIT license. This download has no paid features.

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