Category Archives: Contemporary art

Crucible Opening at Mirus Gallery

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Arty Trips

Stopped into the opening of a new space in downtown SF, the Mirus Gallery, to see Crucible a show of collaborations, over the weekend. These works are extravagant large swirling abstract masses of geometric and organic shapes, full of movement … Continue reading →

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Rogelio Manzo at Jack Fischer Gallery

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Arty Trips

Rogelio Manzo paints some very  moving expressive portraits, abstract and textured beauties of emotion. He has an upcoming show opening at Jack Fischer, in San Francisco. OCTOBER 27th – DECEMBER 8th, 2012 Reception for the Artist – Saturday, October 27th – … 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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Mucho Machismo in Oakland

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Arty Trips

 “Mucho Machismo”  Spoke Art’s new Oakland pop up gallery and boutique features a rotating selection of original art and prints. Tomorrow night, in conjunction with Oakland’s First Fridays Art Murmur – Spoke  opens their latest poster exhibit, “Mucho Machismo” curated … Continue reading →

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A Microblast of an Exhibition

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Arty Trips

“Microblast”  Currently at Project One Gallery is a nice, vibrant and colorful show by two local artists –  Jet Martinez and Kelly Ording. Mixing abstracts, geometrics, wildlife and lots of psychedelic color – the work is beautifully designed and executed. You … 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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Creatures of Saintly Disguise

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Arty Trips

There is a fantastic new show up at Varnish Fine Art – Creatures of Saintly Disguise, a solo exhibition of new work by Bay Area based painter, Jennybird Alcantara. In this latest series of work, Jennybird melds her lifelong interest … Continue reading →

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Some Surrealism at Gallery 444

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Arty Trips

Walked by the windows of Gallery 444 on Post Street the other day and spotted some nice surreal paintings in the windows. Went in to get more pix to share but they wouldn’t let me take more photos, other than … Continue reading →

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