Artist you should know
How Joel Hernandez’s Sculptures Capture SF’s Spirit
Conchas, avocados, burritos, and beer, all with a curious mustachioed face peeking out, greet visitors to artist Joel Hernadez’s online shop. A San Francisco artist, Hernandez is a master of papier-mâché sculpture who has found acceptance and inspiration from The City. His upcoming show, which opens November 1 at Mag
How Art Transformed the Bay During a Pandemic
Painting the Void: How Art Transformed the San Francisco Bay Area During A Global Pandemic
Has the Haight Ashbury Street Fair fallen to our AI overlords?
The artist who won the Haight Ashbury Street Fair’s 2024 poster contest has been accused of using AI. What’s the truth, and what does it mean for art in San Francisco? The Haight Ashbury intersection and surrounding neighborhood are quintessential SF. Hippie, counterculture, music-focused – the street fair that started
The Incredible ‘Noir’ Pole Dancing & Cabaret in Berkeley
At one point four performers were spinning around a single poll tossing dollars in the air simultaneously. There’s a fun murder mystery unfolding during the performance with creative scene changes and fun, decadent pantomime.
Calamity Fair’s Solo Show “All The Little Things That Happened In Our Heads”
As a neighbor and friend of the gallery, I often pop in to see the shows and chat about art and life, so I’m excited to see all the drawings John’s been making sitting at the front desk at the gallery for the past years, patiently working on the pointillism and patterns of each piece while greeting people coming in and handling the hardships that you encounter while living and having a business in the TL.
The Art of Moving Massive Art: Inside Artifact Logistics
Giant sculptural art is a wonder to be seen. Depending on the piece, you can walk around it and interact with it. As viewers, we tend to pick apart the meaning behind the art we’re looking at or we think about how it was constructed. But… how did it get
The Artists Behind Naga & The Captainess: A Burning Man 2024 Highlight
There’s one part of Burning Man that is universally understood – the art installations featured are some of the most incredible in the world. This year, my favorite piece is Naga And The Captainess (Naga), a magnificent 150-foot interactive art installation that blends impeccable craftsmanship with captivating storytelling. Currently being
West Oakland Calls for Artists & Community!
The historic and often maligned neighborhood of West Oakland is set to host a captivating art and advocacy event that calls attention to the neighborhood’s rich but endangered cultural heritage. Curated to highlight the significance of art in amplifying voices and economic vibrancy,