There are some spaces that take you back to another time, another way of being. On Bush Street at Franklin Street, that space is Audium, and that time is a 1960s San Francisco.
Theater With Roots in the Richmond a Unique Sound Space Experience
Colorful New Mural on Taraval in Outer Sunset Honors ‘Beauty of Immigrants’
After moving to the Sunset seven months ago, Laurie Vázquez Scolari decided that the outside of her white and black house on Taraval Street and 45th Avenue, which neighbors refer to as the “See’s Candy house,” needed some extra color. Inspired by her mother’s immigration journey from Puebla, México, to California, Laurie decided to dedicate a mural to her mother as a tribute to her story, culture and strength while also making a larger statement about immigration laws.
Legion of Honor’s Weekly Organ Concerts Complement Artwork
On Saturday afternoons at the Legion of Honor, the artwork hanging on the walls is not the only thing that is on display. Jonathan Dimmock, the principal organist at the Legion of Honor, has been captivating audiences for decades with his performances. Every Saturday at 4 p.m., Legion of Honor museum guests are dazzled by his work.
Beatlemania Flashback: Photos by McCartney at de Young
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul McCartney was spending time in his archives, preparing a photo exhibition of the late Linda McCartney (Eastman), his first wife. The task happened to remind him that he had taken photos during a momentous three-month period (December 1963 through February 1964), when the Beatles were on the cusp of superstardom, often referred to as Beatlemania.
Hunt and Gather a Hub for Local Talent
Local artists (L-R) Micky Healy, Laine Wiesemann, DeeDee Hunt, Nate Tan, Andy Forrest and Roy Tahtinen kick off another season at Hunt & Gather Gallery at 1108 Irving St. in the Inner Sunset. Hunt and Gather Gallery was packed with visitors the evening of Dec. 7 for the Inner Sunset Holiday Lights Stroll and is a popular stop during Inner Sunset Art Walk events held throughout the year. Learn more at innersunsetmerchants.org and huntandgathersf.com.
Matisse’s ‘Jazz Unbound’ Prints on Display at de Young
Originally, the very limited edition of artist Henri Matisse’s 1947 book of prints was going to be called, “Circus,” because the inspiration for several motifs concerned performing artists and balancing acts. However, during the two-year period of creating 20 color stencil prints (pochoirs), the title changed to “Jazz,” at the suggestion of Greek art publisher Tériade.
Artship at Outer Sunset Farmers Market a Holdover From Playland on 43rd Avenue
Since 2020, a quiet stretch of 37th Avenue in the Sunset District has been a hub of connection and creativity. Nestled between A.P. Giannini Middle School and Sunset Boulevard, and free from residential homes or driveways, this street has transformed into a vibrant space for markets, cultural events and community collaborations.
Beloved Sunset District Artist Douglas Gorney Dies at Age 63
The Sunset District art community grieves the loss of Douglas Gorney, who died of a heart attack on Nov. 19. Gorney, a native San Franciscan, was 63 years old and lived in the Sunset the last decade of his life.
Local Artists Featured at ‘tiny/HUGE’ Art Gallery Presentations
Ceramicist Terrie Raphael, 77, who lives in the Outer Richmond District, does not like marketing herself.
Legion of Honor Celebrates Reaching the Century Mark
On Nov. 9, the Legion of Honor began its 100th anniversary celebration with festivities including a cake picnic, screen-printing press and portrait station with the museum’s most prominent sculpture, a bronze cast of “The Thinker,” by Auguste Rodin (1904). A performance from the George Washington High School marching band ushered in the party with heavy drums and harmonic brass. As part of the Free Saturdays program, Bay Area residents delighted in free admission to the museum.
Legion of Honor Museum Features American Impressionist Mary Cassatt
On Oct. 5, the Legion of Honor opened “Mary Cassatt at Work,” a new retrospective exhibit detailing the life and work of American Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. This is the first retrospective of Cassatt’s work in North America in 25 years. The Legion of Honor is the sole west coast venue. The exhibit was organized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art in conjunction with the Legion of Honor and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Costume and Set Design Take Center Stage at Legion of Honor Exhibit
The Legion of Honor kicks off its yearlong centennial celebration with an almost non-stop weekend of free performances, exhibits, educational talks and art activities, Nov. 9-11.
Outer Sunset’s Sealevel Gallery a Multi-Purpose Community Hub
Walking down Irving Street in the Outer Sunset, you may have passed by the sweet little community space called Sealevel, with its enthusiastic canine mascot, Finn, happy to greet passersby from the window. Unlike Finn, founder Jeana Loraine prefers to stay out of the spotlight, focusing on creating safe spaces for others to shine.
Tamara de Lempicka Takes Center Stage in Film Festival, Gallery Exhibit
The first retrospective exhibit in the United States of Lempicka (1894-1980) will open at the de Young Museum on Oct. 12 and run through Feb. 9, 2025. The exhibition then travels to the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, March 9 through May 2025.
50th Annual SF Open Studios Highlights Westside Artists
Having direct access to 500-plus Bay Area artists during the 50th annual San Francisco Open Studios (SFOS), Sept. 19-Oct. 13, presented by ArtSpan, may be the ideal (and least elitist) way to visit with creators, discover new work in diverse mediums and buy original art.
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