Guardians of civil order |
"Lords of the Samurai," now at the Asian Art Museum, evokes a martial ethos completely antithetical to the remote-controlled carnage of today's high-tech warfare.
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They're not real Two projections offer contrasting, compelling documents of contemporary urban life. |
Off-the-wall fashion
The Berlin Wall's most enduring murals are the inspiration for a new fashion collection.
Power moves "Leave the Capital" explores alternatives to the centers of established power and privilege. |
Treasure that rocks
Rock fans take note — ephemera from the Bill Graham collection goes on display for a rare public exhibition.
Sticky art SomMa-based Infectious has given new life to the city's startup culture - with skin. |
Under the lens
"Looking In: Robert Frank's 'The Americans'" celebrates the U.S. publication of the photographer's most influential book.
Murals to mosaics Former S.F. 49ers Jamie Williams talks about being the Academy of Art University's first athletic director. |
Late-night culture
The new "Ersatz Group Exhibition" celebrates SF Camerawork's 35th anniversary and is made up of mail art.
The big picture Kid Serve Youth Murals founder Josef Norris has left his mark on the Bay Area in the form of murals. |
Really big shows
Here's a look at major museum exhibits that have helped define the Bay Area's cultural landscape.
David Ireland dies The Bay Area sculptor and conceptual artist of national reputation dies at age 78. |
Art in motion
Artist Nick Cave's wild and lovely Soundsuits come alive at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts gallery.
Helping remember "Filipino World War II Soldiers" focuses on troops who fought alongside American GIs during World War II in the Philippines. |
Elation prevails Marie Thibeault's paintings makes something elevating of downbeat stuff. |
Galleries Things make their way into Squeak Carnwath's paintings as they do into anyone's consciousness. |
A bit unnatural "Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams: Natural Affinities" unmakes its own argument. |
Moving art "Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth" isn't quite the climax one might expect. |
Pairing of ideas Shown together, painter David Hannah's and sculptor William Tucker's work reveal ideas of justice. |
Suggestive imagery Benicia artist Gregg Renfrow's paintings are as abstract as you please. |
Galleries Photos by Julius Shulman; Bruno Fazzolari's paintings and drawings; and more. |