Last Chance.

Congratulations to our friend, Ala Ebtekar on the success of his exhibition Indelible Whispers of the Sun at Charlie James Gallery in Los Angeles.  The show is recognized in  L.A. Weekly’s Critic Choices: Highlights of the Fall Season. Not bad for the artist’s Los Angeles debut solo show. Indelible Whispers of the Sun closes tomorrow, so make sure to take a look before it comes down.

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Art and Taxi Cab Drivers

Film still from Transient

Art invades the streets via New York City cabs.

From September 9 through September 15, visual artist Amir Baradaran will debut TRANSIENT, a series of 40-second video installations infiltrating NYC taxicabs for one week. “TRANSIENT is intended as an ephemeral gift, foregrounding the possibilities of liminal states. Baradaran seeks to capture, challenge and transform the everyday modalities of NYC cab rides by interrupting Taxi TV’s regular programming flow in 6,300 taxicabs, to be viewed by approximately 1.5 million passengers. Using the technology against itself, TRANSIENT solicits focus in a space marked by dispersed attention and invisible human boundaries. Comprised of shots of a driver’s steady gaze in the rear-view mirror or through the grainy, often-stained plexiglass partitions, the incisive videos take the experiential disjuncture between the driver and passenger as their point of departure. ‘It was not my intention to make a humanist statement,’ says Baradaran, ‘but rather to create a space of introspection.'”

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And Pretty Birds All in a Row…

"Psychopomps" exhibition on view: 7/21 - 09/25/10

Our favorite artist/taxidermist, Polly Morgan is currently showing with Haunch of Venison, London.  Her new show Psychopomps features four suspended taxidermy sculptures, each poised between metamorphosis and flight. The pieces are so extravagant and beautiful, no one would be able to mistake the pieces for roadkill (note to Courtney Love’s assistant).

Just because....two older pieces that are not in the exhibition, "Dead Ringer" and "Receiver"

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Join Erik Otto for his Open Studio at Fabric 8

"Moment of Reflection" - recycled house paint and spray paint on found materials, 48" x 48", 2009

Erik Otto seeks to visually narrate dreams battled by undercurrents of destruction. His work takes his viewers to a place where chaos meets peace and loose meets refinement.   Erik’s pieces and installation will be on view at Fabric 8 for his open studio on May 16th from 2-8pm.

Erik will have signed copies of his new book, Paper Fabric Wood, as well as screen prints and paintings.  The day will consist of a backyard BBQ, a live DJ/music set by Grown Kids Radio and live painting by Erik.  The entire show will be broadcasted live within the Mission District on 94.7 fm.

Fabric 8 is located at 3318 22nd Street, San Francisco
Artwork on view: May 14 – 17

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Galería de la Raza presents Mad World: Messages to the Future

Cristina Velazquez's piece titled "Zigzag Catalog World"

Mad World: Messages to the Future, an exhibition featuring work by fourteen artists that imagine the future in 40 years through a fictional history of objects. In considering work for the exhibition, the artists were asked to ponder the statement, ‘If you’re interested in the future, invent it.” Responses range from both the artistic representation of objects 40 years from now, to witty and thoughtful statements about our cultural evolution. Through works such as future almanac entries, nomad friendly furniture and functional objects made from discarded material, the exhibition will display a unique imagining of what’s to come.

Artists presenting work: Jose Arenas, Carlos Castro, Emael, Chris Granillo, Hector Dio Mendoza, Johanna Poethig, Lady Reni, Joshua Short, Jose Antonio Suarez, Robert Trujillo, Christina Velazquez, Rio Yanez, and Marilyn Yu.

Opening Reception: May 08 at 7:30. Galería de la Raza is located at 2857 24th Street, San Francisco

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SUN BOXES

Sun Boxes in Rhyolite, Nevada. The twenty speaker, solar powered sound installation by Craig Colorusso will be at the Important Records Compound on Saturday May 8th 2010.Noon to sundown.

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more about “SUN BOXES“, posted with vodpod

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Chinati Foundation 2011 Artist in Residence Deadline

Sarah McEneaney, 2009 Chinati AIR

The deadline for applications for the Chinati Foundation’s 2011 Artist in Residence program in Marfa, TX  is fast approaching. The Artist in Residence program provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to work in a striking, natural environment. Exhibitions are often held at the conclusion of the residency. These become an important part of the museum’s temporary exhibition program, and provide a vital counterpoint to the permanent collection. Read the submission info here and submit your application by April 1, 2010. Good luck!

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Jesse Hazelip: Sentimental Journey

Installation by Jesse Hazelip for White Walls Gallery

I couldn’t be more proud of my husband, Jesse Hazelip, for executing such a profoundly beautiful show at White Walls Gallery. The show, entitled “Sentimental Journey”, was a huge success. And I’m not surprised. It speaks to a wide audience of those who love beautiful art as much as art with a message, and those with an aversion to war and who have an understanding of the historical and societal implications specifically of WWII and the imagery he draws inspiration from. “Sentimental Journey” will come down a mere three days from now so I wanted to invite any of you who haven’t had a chance to see the work, to stop by the gallery or view it online here. I’m including a few of my favorite pieces from the show for you to take a look at, after the jump.

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Kelly Ording and Jetro Martinez Selected for “Art in Storefronts” Installation

"Azulejo" by Jet Martinez

Triple Base Gallery, SFAC, and the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development have teamed up on a project that will place art installations by local San Francisco artists in the storefront windows of vacant establishments. There was a recent call for artists to submit proposals for this project and the selection results are in. Congrats to two of my favorite artists, Kelly Ording and Jet Martinez whose proposal was chosen for one of the 24th Street Corridor installations. Here’s how they envision transforming their storefront:

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Help Kickstart Camper Kart Project by Kevin Cyr

Artist Kevin Cyr has just launched a project on Kickstarter that you should definitely consider donating a pledge to. If you don’t know about Kevin Cyr, or the projects on Kickstarter, definitely check out the link to his project posted above. As a painter, Cyr is known for his tightly rendered paintings of graffiti bombed delivery vehicles. With his Camper Kart project, Cyr explores habitats and ecology through the intersection of form and function, sculpture and innovation. Check out the incentives at each tier of donating. For instance, a $20 donation will get you a silkscreen print of the camper kart. Keep an eye out for an upcoming show I’m curating with Kevin Cyr and another talented East Coast artist.

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