NEWSLETTER May 22
May has brought out all kinds of great visual art. From ArtPadSF to SFAI’s MFA Exhibition and artMRKT, the cultural feasting was almost too much to handle! But, luckily, we always have more energy for art. If you do too, here’s a bit of public art news and events.
NEWS
It’s alive: If you’ve passed Civic Center Plaza in the past week, you’ve probably noticed a strange sight. No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you - that really is a 24-foot breathing flower. The installation by Korean artist Choi Jeong Hwa will be around until mid-September. Check out images here.
Giant art park: As of May 22, the Mark di Suvero exhibition at Crissy Field has opened to the public. A series of enormous steel structures in red and brown, the installation enlivens an already beautiful space by the Golden Gate Bridge (pictured above).
Choi Jeong Hwa’s Breathing Flower (via Asian Art Museum)
EVENTS
May 30-June 2: Countdown celebration at SFMOMA Before SFMOMA shuts its doors for renovations and begins its off-site exhibitions (which we can’t wait to see!), celebrate with gallery talks, live performances, and access to galleries all night. Plus, it’s free!
Gustavo Dore’s 1878 ‘Poeme de la Vigne.’ In the shape of a giant wine vessel, the sculpture sits outside the @deyoungmuseum. #art #sculpture #publicart #sf (at de Young Museum)
ArtPadSF was quite the success! We enjoyed this photo, Architecture of Density #23, depicting Hong Kong high-rises by artist Michael Wolf. #art #artsf #aphotoaday #artpadsf #hongkong #architecture #highrise #sf #thephoenixsf #michaelwolf #photography (at The Phoenix Hotel)
Tons of great art can be found in an amazing historic building at San Francisco Art Institute’s 2013 MFA exhibition, Currency, at The Old Mint though Sunday. Pictured sculpture by Hanna Kunysz. #sf #aphotoaday #publicart #mfa #sfai #currency #theoldmint #sfhistory (at The Old San Francisco Mint)
New Zio Ziegler mural at the Phoenix Hotel painted for ArtPadSF. The fantastic art fair runs now through May 19th, but the mural will remain well after. #art #publicart #aphotoaday #sf #zioziegler #mural #wallspace #artpadsf #thephoenix (at The Phoenix Hotel)
A Victor Reyes mural on a garage in Noe Valley adds some much needed public art to the neighborhood. #publicart #art #aphotoaday #mural #victorreyes #noevalley #garagemural #sf (at 30th st and Sanchez )
Richard Colman’s Seated Reaper with Palms at Guerrero Gallery through June 15th. www.richardcolmanart.com #art #sf #aphotoaday #publicart #guerrerogallery #richardcolman #grimreaper (at Guerrero Gallery)
Mills College MFA candidate Meri Page grew colorful crystals on small spheres and photographed them repeatedly for the work 120 Views. Stop by the Mills to see the MFA exhibition before May 26. #art #millscollege #crystals #crystalball #aphotoaday #publicart #mfa #photomosaic (at Mills College Art Museum)
Incredible work by the amazingly talented artist Alex Lucas at his third solo show at Guerrero Gallery on view through June 8th. www.guerrerogallery.com www.alexlucas.com #sf #publicart #aphotoaday #artsf #guerrerogallery #alexlucas #beautifulapocalypse (at Guerrero Gallery)
Though the installation doesn’t technically open until May 22, it’s hard to hide these giant steel sculptures at Crissy Field. @sfmoma #diSuveroSF #publicart #installation #sf #artsf #steel (at Crissy Field)
