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25 Oct 2013
David Hockney returns to California in his monumental solo show A Bigger Exhibition, opening at San Francisco’s de Young Museum this Saturday, October 26th! Learn more about the exhibition on the de Young’s …
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24 Oct 2013
Don’t forget to venture into our second floor gallery to see luscious new paintings by Jason Martin. Known for his lyrically fluid and sumptuously rendered monochromatic paintings, these works embody a heightened sense …
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19 Oct 2013
View the complete e-catalogue produced in conjunction with our current exhibition R.B. Kitaj (on view through November 9, 2013). The catalogue includes text by Tracy Bartley (director of the R.B. Kitaj studio) and Dr. …
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14 Oct 2013
After eight years in Yorkshire, the 76-year-old artist is back in the city where he lived for nearly three decades. Ahead of a major new show in San Francisco, he talks about painting …
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14 Oct 2013
R.B. Kitaj found inspiration in his extensive library that reflected his varied interests: literature, art history, Jewish identity and film. The painting above Whistler vs. Ruskin alludes to the infamous libel suit between …
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2 Oct 2013
The inspiration for Tom Wudl’s recent works (currently on view), stems from his extensive study of the Avatamsaka Sutra. Also known as the Flower Ornament Scripture, the sutra is a revered Buddhist text dating …
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27 Sep 2013
A review of Alison Saar’s current exhibition at L.A. Louver was featured in today’s L.A. Times. Here is an excerpt: “Saar, based in L.A., is one of the most significant artists working today. Her …
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26 Sep 2013
SNEAK PEEK: This painting by late artist R.B. Kitaj (1932-2007) titled “The Studio Where I Died”  will be included in his forthcoming exhibition, opening at L.A. Louver this fall. Before Kitaj passed away, he …
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23 Sep 2013
Don’t miss Alison Saar in conversation with Polly Nooter Roberts (Consulting curator of African Art at LACMA) tomorrow night (9/24) at 7:15pm. The event will take place at the Mark Taper Auditorium located …
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20 Sep 2013
Early Tom Wudl announcement, dating from 1974, for his solo exhibition at Riko Mizuno Gallery, one of the historical galleries on La Cienega that played an essential role in the development of Los …
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19 Sep 2013
These R.B. Kitaj paintings are getting the full top down inspection, as we prepare for his upcoming exhibition – opening at L.A. Louver on October 10th! Aside from the opening reception, we have …
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18 Sep 2013
“Tom Wudl’s intricate paintings […] inspire powerful meditations on interconnectedness and shared space, literally and metaphorically.” - Annie Buckley via Huffington Post Tom Wudl’s exhibition “Reflections of the Flowerbank World” is on view …
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16 Sep 2013
Leon Kossoff: London Landscapes has reached the second destination of its international tour! The exhibition opened on September 12th at Galerie Lelong’s Paris location. See images (featured above) of the stunning installation. The …
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16 Sep 2013
“A small cast bronze female figure stands, stoic, covered with a sheer cloth in attempt to conceal her dark skin.” – Alison Saar IMAGE: Alison Saar, Pallor Trick, 2013, cast bronze, stone, and silk, 14 ¼ …
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13 Sep 2013
IMAGE: Ed and Nancy Kienholz “Drawing for the Hoerengracht, No. 13, 1987-88
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12 Sep 2013
thegetty: transistoradio: Andrea Mantegna, St. Sebastian (c. 1456 - 1459), tempera on panel, 30 x 68 cm. Collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. Via Wikimedia Commons. The twice-martyred St. Sebastian is depicted in our new manuscripts …
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11 Sep 2013
Alison Saar and distinguished artist and art historian Dr. Samella Lewis at last Saturday’s opening. Check out our Facebook page for more pictures from the celebration, and see what other familiar faces were in attendance! …
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11 Sep 2013
creaturesofcomfort: David Hockney sweater collaboration for Ritva Man. c. 1966-1980.
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10 Sep 2013
If you plan to visit the Alison Saar and Tom Wudl exhibitions, don’t forget to see our open-air Skyroom, featuring bronze sculptures by Alison Saar with a garden installation courtesy of Rolling Greens.
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9 Sep 2013
Read a really beautiful review of Tom Wudl’s show by Doug Messerli, featured on his blog Green Integer. Here’s a short excerpt: “Unlike so much of contemporary art, wherein even a short view …
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9 Sep 2013
Alison Saar’s exhibition “Slough” was chosen as a Critic’s Pick by Eve Wood in Art Ltd. Come by the gallery and see the works for yourself! The exhibition will be on view through …
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6 Sep 2013
Join us tomorrow for the official opening receptions celebrating Alison Saar and Tom Wudl! The event will be from 6-8pm, and refreshments will be served. Complimentary valet parking provided!
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5 Sep 2013
“David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition” Oct. 26-Jan. 20, de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, S.F. 750-3600, deyoung.famsf.org David Hockney has been an art-world mainstay for more than 50 years, known for pop art …
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5 Sep 2013
Aside from our Alison Saar and Tom Wudl exhibitions, we have a lot of great art work on view in the gallery’s back rooms – including this sculpture by Peter Shelton. To see …
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4 Sep 2013
Today is officially the first day of Tom Wudl’s exhibition Reflections of the Flowerbank World. Come see his new paintings, and if you look closely enough you might even find a few “small” …
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31 Aug 2013
Behind the scenes part II: Up and away, it’s all in a day’s work for our preparatory team! Enjoy these installation shots featuring Alison Saar’s sculpture, Summer, 2011 cast bronze 96 x 28 …
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30 Aug 2013
Behind the scenes: our preparatory team has been hard at work today installing Alison Saar’s bronze sculpture Spring, 2011 cast bronze 120 x 42 x 60 in. (304.8 x 106.7 x 152.4 cm)
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29 Aug 2013
Alison Saar is here in the gallery overseeing the installation of her solo exhibition Slough, opening at L.A. Louver on Saturday, September 7th (officially on view to the public on Tuesday, September 3rd).  Keep …
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26 Aug 2013
Read a recent article in the Smithsonian Magazine detailing David Hockney’s “love-hate” relationship with technology.  In October 2013, San Francisco’s de Young Museum will present “David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition” –  Hockney’s first …
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23 Aug 2013
Sherin Guirguis’ sculpture dazzles in our Skyroom. These fabulous photos were shot by gallery friend and photographer Sara Jane Boyers, and with an iphone for that matter! Beautiful pics Sara, thank you for sharing.
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23 Aug 2013
We had a record number turnout for last night’s Rogue Wave Artist Talk! See more photos of the event on our Facebook page. If you didn’t get a chance to attend all the …
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22 Aug 2013
Santa Monica’s Daily Press covered Rogue Wave 2013.  Read the full article here. IMAGE: Farrah Karapetian, Stacking Your Door, 2013, unique chromogenic photogram (from performance), Panel 1 of 2: 98 ¼ x 107 ¾ in. (249.6 x 273.7 …