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SFMOMA To Launch Off-Site Programming with Major Outdoor Exhibition of Mark di Suvero’s Sculptures at Crissy Field Near Golden Gate Bridge

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Partnership with the National Park Service and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Yearlong Waterfront Display at Crissy Field Will Be Free to Public

SFMOMA Installation at Crissy Field

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It’s safe to say a museum like SFMOMA doesn’t do anything small, quiet or diminutive. If they’re closing for three years for one incredible expansion project and a series of off-site programming, they will do it large, with a very visible presence. Beginning officially on May 22nd through May 26, 2014, SFMOMA will present a major outdoor exhibition of sculptor Mark di Suvero’s works near the Golden Gate Bridge. Eight large scale steel sculptures will be installed at historic Crissy Field, and will be the largest display of di Suvero’s work every shown on the West Coast and free for all visitors. The exhibition coincides with the artist’s 80th birthday.

Mark di Suvero at Crissy Field continues the National Park Service and Parks Conservancy’s ongoing commitment and deep relationship with the city that is home to the Golden Gate National Parks. “Similar to the recent di Suvero presentation at Governors Island, this exhibition provides an opportunity to further explore how art can create a new understanding and appreciation for a historic landmark like Crissy Field,” said Golden Gate National Recreation Area Superintendent, Frank Dean. “The fact that di Suvero is a sculptor with local roots and influences adds another dimension to the story,” he noted.

So if you’re in San Francisco, or traveling through the city, you’ll have trouble missing this exhibition, a celebration of five decades of work from this important artist.

 

 

SFAI MFA Show This Weekend – Currency at The Old Mint

By On May 18, 2013 In Art, Art Exhibits, Art News, Bay Area Artists, San Francisco With No Comments Permanent Link to SFAI MFA Show This Weekend – Currency at The Old MintPermalink

SFAI MFA SHOW

Through Sunday, May, 19th
Exhibition hours: 11 am–6 pm daily

A lot of art going on this weekend, but this event is one to catch – the San Francisco Art Institute MFA show, Currency, a showcase of provocative new work from nearly 100 emerging artists. Chosen as a subject during a time of ongoing and changing economic conditions, this exhibition at The Old Mint offers a unique opportunity for SFAI’s artists to juxtapose contemporary expression with a stunning National Historic Landmark that was central to the country’s economic development.

SFAI’s 2013 MFA graduates—working in painting, photography, printmaking, film, sculpture, installation, digital media, performance, and across media—will present work that embraces the Institute’s signature spirit of experimentation and conceptual risk-taking. The result of an intense period of collaboration, critical engagement, and artistic development, the work reflects both current dialogues in contemporary art and strong individual points of view. In addition, many artists have created site-specific pieces that respond to the history, character, and physical spaces of The Old Mint.

SFAI has been at the vanguard of contemporary art for more than 140 years. Currency invites curators, collectors, critics, family, friends, and the general public to discover the next generation of pioneering artists from this celebrated institution.

At the opening reception, there is a suggested donation of $20 to support SFAI’s educational and public programs.

In conjunction with this event, SFAI is presenting Gala Vernissage—an exclusive opportunity to preview the 2013 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition.

Explore the exhibition catalogue:

Procedural Sketch #3, Mark Gould – May 2013

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By On May 17, 2013 In Art, digital art With No Comments Permanent Link to Procedural Sketch #3, Mark Gould – May 2013Permalink

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Direct-On-Found Footage Filmmaking: Mining the Debris of Image Consumption & Co-directing With Nature

Direct-On-Found Footage Filmmaking: Mining thedebris of image consumption & co-directing withnature
By On May 15, 2013 In aesthetics, Art, Film and Video, Media Arts, moving image, publications, research With No Comments Permanent Link to Direct-On-Found Footage Filmmaking: Mining the Debris of Image Consumption & Co-directing With NaturePermalink

I was glad to have found the online journal, SCAN, about media arts culture recently and highly recommend it to students of the arts, film, media arts, media theory and other disciplines. SCAN is a refereed, inter-disciplinary and some of its subject matter includes media studies, media arts, cultural studies, fine arts, philosophy, new media, music and technology. SCAN is hosted by the Department of Media, Music, Communications and Cultural Studies at Macquarie University, Sydney.

I read with interest Katherine Berger’s well written analysis of how a growing number of filmmakers in the 21st century are using both handed down handmade, direct-on-film animation techniques as well as their own new ways of making use of interacting with the analogue film itself. As Berger points out, these direct-on-film techniques are by their nature process oriented, in which many artists discover the film’s form and subjects in the course of the film making. Berger goes on to point out that many art movements are based on theories of discovery and chance. The specific use of found, or appropriated footage adds a layer of questioning truth and authorship into the mix; film artists are questioning filmed or photographed images as “historical truth.”

 

Direct-On-Found Footage Filmmaking: Mining the debris of image consumption & co-directing with nature

by Katherine Berger

 

 

New Abstract Art: Australian Artist Hilton Owen

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By On May 9, 2013 In Art With No Comments Permanent Link to New Abstract Art: Australian Artist Hilton OwenPermalink

Hilton Owen’s out front stylish, pop use of humans and objects – he is an abstract artist whose work is worth following. His use of line, form and figuration shows high standards and skillful execution, at the artist’s age of 22.

Owen says, “I paint what I see around me. The physical union of individuals with objects that occur in my paintings suggests that although the individuals are in control of the objects – a car, an I-pod, an office desk – we are also paradoxically controlled by the objects.” His world view and intentions translate into his work in a bold and figurative way, representing his unique, creative vision. I’d like to see the artist explore more vivid colors in his palette; he’s got a long career ahead to make such explorations if he wishes.

Hilton Owen catalogue (PDF)

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San Francisco Street Art – Clarion Alley, The Mission

Street Art, Clarion Alley, The Mission
By On May 8, 2013 In aesthetics, Art, San Francisco, Street Art With No Comments Permanent Link to San Francisco Street Art – Clarion Alley, The MissionPermalink

Street Art, Clarion Alley, The Mission

 

This great abstraction remains unblemished, unfortunately some people in The Mission and other neighborhoods are taking to the awfully distasteful, horrible habit of tagging street art that an artist has probably spent hours, days or weeks working on. Ah, the price you pay if you post your work out in the open. I know, right? Still, you’d like to believe we could live in a world where whoever needs to vent their anger, frustration, creativity or any other mood that strikes he or she upon pulling out the spray paint,  would find somewhere else to do it and not destroy somebody else’s work. Or, not do it at all since, well, it’s illegal. Graffiti on graffiti? Somewhat oxymoron-ish, isn’t it? Suppose city supervisors and lawyers would have trouble trying to fashion a law protecting street art. So we leave it to neighbors and other local residents to LEAVE THE STREET ART ALONE!

 

New Art: In Search Of… #240

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By On April 20, 2013 In abstract, Art, Bay Area Artists With No Comments Permanent Link to New Art: In Search Of… #240Permalink

In Search of ... #240 New Art by Mark Gould

 

had a great time working on this one – an exploration within an exploration, searching within. Earth tones, terrestrial looking visual themes continue to be explored, a sense of movement – on the way somewhere, or watching others in motion.

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