SAN FRANCISCO ART GALLERIES OPENINGS
FIRST THURSDAY - 07.10.14 - Part II
(with assistance from RWM)
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Fraenkel Gallery : John Gossage - Who Do You Love; Where There's Smoke - Ruth van Beek, Jason Fulford, Michael Lundgren, Viviane Sassen.
Comment by AB: This adventure in atypical imagery includes some rather enticing photography/collage combinations by John Gossage (from the 1990s) in the rear gallery, and Ruth van Beek and Viviane Sassen in the front gallery. Stop on by.
Photography by Michael Lundgren at Fraenkel Gallery.
Michael Lundgren photographs.
Photographs by Michael Lundgren.
Jason Fulford photographs.
Photography by Jason Fulford.
Jason Fulford photographs.
Photographs with collage by Viviane Sassen.
Viviane Sassen collage and photography closer.
Photograph/collage combinations by Ruth van Beek.
Ruth van Beek photograph with collage in above image closer.
Photographs with collage by John Gossage.
Pinkie cam detail of art in above image by John Gossage.
Photographs with collage by John Gossage.
John Gossage photograph & collage closer.
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Caldwell Snyder Gallery : Turn on, Tune in, Drop Out - David Buckingham.
Review by RWM: Bold. Funny. Great homage to a time and attitude that has not completely evaporated. Sometimes sculpture consisting of just words is also worth a thousand of them. Nice to see the irreverence which may inspire and invigorate.
Comment by AB: David Buckingham's sculpture made from vintage painted sheet metal is always entertaining. Check it out.
David Buckingham and his art at Caldwell Snyder Gallery.
Colored sheet metal sculpture by David Buckingham.
Text art by David Buckingham.
David Buckingham and his art in top image closer at Caldwell Snyder Gallery.
Art by David Buckingham.
David Buckingham vintage colored sheet metal art.
Art by David Buckingham.
Outside looking in - David Buckingham art show at Caldwell Snyder Gallery.
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Toomey Tourell Fine Art : Some Great New Things.
Artists: Casper Brindle, Brian Dettmer, Claire Burbridge, Mark Evans, Judy Dater, Roni Feldman, Monica Lundy, Yvette Gellis, Gregg Renfrow, Suzan Woodruff, Edmund Wyss, Lance Scott, Audrey Tulimiero Welch.
Comment by AB: Group show of work by gallery artists.
Digital art by Mark Evans at Toomey Tourell Fine Art.
L-R, art by Brian Dettmer, Edmund Wyss, Monica Lundy.
Art by Brian Dettmer in above image closer.
L-R, art by Suzan Woodruff, Andy Moses, Casper Brindle.
Andy Moses art in above image closer.
Pinkie cam detail of Andy Moses art in above image.
Art by Roni Feldman (2 on left).
Statistical sample - group art show at Toomey Tourell Fine Art.
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African American Art & Culture Complex : Stolen Legacy - The Nappy Roots of Africa's Contribution to Civilization. Curated by Tracy Brown, Melonie Green, Melorra Green, William Rhodes.
Artists: Aswad Aarif, Tracy Brown, CHOKE, Michael Cotton, Courageous, Taharka El Henson, James Gayles, Dirk Joseph, Kristine Mays, Anthony McKissic, Stacy Mootoo, Aambr Newsome, William Rhodes, Michael Ross, Safetyfirst, Karen Seneferu, Malik Seneferu, CiCi Swan, Paula Waley.
Comment by AB: This inspirational group show is based on the book "Stolen Legacy: Greek Philosophy is Stolen Egyptian Philosophy" by George G.M James, but covers all kinds of territory. The art is themed mainly on the initiation and learning processes involved in membership-only "Mystery Systems" and "Secret Orders" of classical African societies, and offers up contemporary perspectives on these sacred ancient matters.
Mural art by Safetyfirst at the African American Art & Culture Complex.
Art by Malik Seneferu.
Malik Seneferu and his art at the African American Art & Culture Complex.
Art by Courageous.
Karen Seneferu and her art at the African American Art & Culture Complex.
Art by Dirk Joseph.
Art by Paula Waley (kinda like it).
Pinkie cam detail of Paula Waley art in above image.
Woven wire art by Kristine Mays.
CHOKE and her art at the African American Art & Culture Complex.
Art by William Rhodes.
Art by Aambr Newsome (center).
Photography by Anthony McKissic.
Art by Michael Ross.
Michael Ross art in above image closer.
Intense art by Taharka El Henson.
Art by Aswad Aarif.
Ambiance - expansive group show at the African American Art & Culture Complex.
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