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Muses and Madness in Berkeley

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Arty Trips

Opening up this Saturday is the exhibit Muses and Madness in Berkeley at SR2 Gallery. It is  a solo show of work by the artist Patrushka, featuring many interesting and arresting portrait-based works. Her themes are diverse and include environmental … Continue reading →

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Absence: New Works by Cyrus Tilton

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Arty Trips

Currently at Vessel Gallery: New Works by Cyrus Tilton “Tension is something I’m drawn to” says Tilton. “Tension among subjects within a single piece; a collision of forms that you don’t usually see in nature. “ On exhibit now, through … Continue reading →

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Barry McGee in Berkeley

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Arty Trips

If you haven’t already seen the Barry McGee show at the Berkeley Art Museum, you must have at least heard all the hoopla surrounding it. We were not led astray – it is a monster of an exhibition in all … Continue reading →

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Dominant Species Take Over San Francisco

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Arty Trips

We dropped into the mad house opening of ROA’s new show at NineFourOne Gallery last weekend. It was more like a rave than an opening with lots of party animals raising a ruckus. ROA’s art is wildlife based and street inspired, … Continue reading →

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Honoring Women’s Rights at the Steinbeck Center

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Arty Trips

Last weekend we attended the Steinbeck Center’s new exhibition – “Honoring Women’s Rights” – a curated collection of contemporary women artists. It is a large and very interesting show with informational placards next to each piece explaining the process and thoughts … Continue reading →

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The Whimsy of Brian Goggin’s Installations

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Arty Trips

Many locals must be familiar with SF artist Brian Goggin’s “falling furniture” installation at the corner of 6th  and Howard Streets. Titled ‘Defenestration” — it is an NEA funded site-specific sculptural mural on a dilapidated building in San Francisco. “Defenestration”, … Continue reading →

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Mythology Art in SF

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Arty Trips

We got a chance to visit Modern Eden again for their current shows, SheWolf and Myth – both of which we really liked. The variety in the Myth show was incredible, with myth-based artworks of many themes and mediums. Posted … Continue reading →

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Two Notorious Days Left…

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Arty Trips

You’ve two days left to visit SF’s  Modern Eden‘s current exhibit “Notorious”, a great show of famous guys and gals. Portraits of History’s Most Infamous, an International Art Exhibit Curated by Bradley Platz. Take some time this weekend and visit this solid … Continue reading →

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