Illustration by Rob Summerlin.
‘The Beef Parlor’: Illustration by Rob Summerlin
Press Release: Birdhouse Gallery Show Reflects on Impact of COVID-19
Five years after the world shifted, Birdhouse Gallery invites the public to reflect on the enduring impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through Ari Salomon’s poignant photography exhibition, 6 Feet Apart, culminating in a closing reception and book launch on March 16.
Soup and Art Converge at the Rusty Ladle, a New Outer Sunset Hotspot
Mark Twain may never have actually said, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco,” but the sentiment surely stands – especially in the Sunset.
Emerging Arts Scene Finds a Home at the Richmond’s Internet Archive
Art salons are nothing new. The tradition can be traced back to medieval Europe. Also, not new is the advancement of technology in art. Paint, brushes, musical instruments and devices for printing the written word were all advancements in human technology.
‘Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art’ Coming to Legion of Honor
One of California’s most famous visual artists, Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021), is so much more than his iconic (and unironic) paintings of comforting confections. The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) is about to prove that with a complex exhibition called, “Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art,” opening March 22 at the Legion of Honor.
Theater With Roots in the Richmond a Unique Sound Space Experience
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.
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.
New Inner Sunset Mural Unveiled
When you walk past Eighth Avenue at Irving Street you will see colorful images of what is special about the Inner Sunset – flowering gardens, the bustling farmers market, a restaurateur serving a slice of pizza, Frisbee players, children with hula hoops, Golden Gate Park, a soaring hawk and the glowing sunset. These sights and more are depicted on a new community mural created by nearly 200 volunteers.
‘The Beef Parlor’: Illustration by Rob Summerlin
‘The Beef Parlor’: Illustration by Rob Summerlin
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.
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