(featured image) Paul Kremer
Drop 45, 2024, 2022
Acrylic on Paper
60 x 50 in
*Courtesy of Berggruen Gallery
Here’s your art guide for what’s happening in San Francisco, CA the week of March 7th – 10th, 2024.
Thursday, Mar. 7th
Stormi Skies & Lisa Barbas
*Courtesy of Hospitality House SF
Hospitality House SF
Thu, Mar. 7th 4-7PM
Join Hospitality House SF at the Community Arts Program for the opening of “Three Faces of Stormi Skies” by Stormi Skies and “Color Studies” by Lisa Barbas, promising an unforgettable art experience.
Robert Bechtle
California Garden #2, 1974
Watercolor on Paper
15 3/4 x 20 1/2 in
*Courtesy of Berggruen Gallery
Berggruen Gallery
Thu, Mar. 7th 5-7PM
Berggruen Gallery is pleased to present three exhibitions: “Paul Kremer: Straight Loops” featuring recent works by American artist Paul Kremer, alongside two group exhibitions: “PLACE,” a photography exhibition, and “Works on Paper.” (Mar. 7th – Apr. 25th)
Melanie Daniel
Descending Blue
Mixed Media on Canvas
50 x 43 in
*Courtesy of Maybaum Gallery
Maybaum Gallery
Thu, Mar. 7th 5-7PM
Maybaum Gallery presents “Throw Open The Windows” by Melanie Daniel and new paintings by Sydney Cohen. Daniel’s psychedelic landscapes explore the uncanny relationship between subjects and environment, while Cohen’s paintings delve into consciousness and self-consciousness through an ongoing narrative. (Mar. 1st – 31st)
Stéphane Villafane
08.09.2023, 2023
Acrylic on Canvas
78.75 x 59 in
*Courtesy of Dolby Chadwick Gallery
Dolby Chadwick Gallery
Thu, Mar. 7th 5:30-7:30PM
Dolby Chadwick Gallery presents “On the Road,” an exhibition by French artist Stéphane Villafane. Villafane’s transformative canvases invite viewers on contemplative journeys through space and time, capturing the essence of landscapes through a blend of detachment, rumination, and artistic alchemy. (Mar. 7th – 30th)
Ruth Laskey
Twill Series (Loops 3), 2023
Hand-woven and Hand-dyed Linen
35 1/2 x 29 1/2 in
40 7/8 x 34 7/8 in (framed)
*Courtesy of Altman Siegel
Altman Siegel
Thu, Mar. 7th 6-8PM
Altman Siegel debuts Ruth Laskey’s solo exhibition, “Loops & Circles,” showcasing her latest works in the “Twill Series,” titled “Loops.” Laskey’s innovative use of incremental angles and background color shifts within traditional weave structures creates fluid, curving lines and ambiguous shades, exemplifying her precise and continued exploration of materiality and form in textiles. (Mar. 7th – Apr. 20th)
Kurt Weber
Mid-Late 20th Century
Oil on Canvas
23.25 x 18 in
*Courtesy of Lost Art Salon
Lost Art Salon
Thu, Mar. 7th 6-8:30PM
Lost Art Salon is hosting an art talk with Rob Delameter discussing the German Expressionist movement, highlighting artist Kurt Oscar Weber and others. Following the talk from 6-7PM, join the opening reception to delve deeper into this pivotal artistic movement.
Jared Tharp
Bald Hulk
Acrylic on Panel
16 x 20 in
*Courtesy of the Artist
Moth Belly Gallery
Thu, Mar. 7th 6-10PM
Moth Belly Gallery presents “Bad Fellas,” a duo exhibition by Jared Tharp and Elías Hernández, exploring the realm of villains, bad guys, scoundrels, and evildoers through new paintings and mixed media works. Partnering with Mini Mart SF, the gallery will also host “Merging Pathways,” a solo exhibition by Argentina-born and Europe-based street artist Mowcka. Join the opening receptions on Thursday, Mar. 7th, 6-10PM, during the SF First Thursday Art Walk, with the exhibitions running throughout March 2024. (Mar. 7th – 31st)
Friday, Mar. 8th
Promo image
*Courtesy of San Francisco High School of the Arts (HSArts)
San Francisco High School of the Arts (HSArts)
Fri, Mar. 8th 4:30-8:30PM
HSArts opens its 2024 Spring Arts Exhibition, featuring students’ mastery of artwork in a prestigious gallery setting. As the sole high school art program approved by the Art Renewal Center, HSArts is dedicated to fostering the growth of future artists, with proceeds supporting scholarships for students in need.
Rebecca Ness
Wild Side West, 2023
Oil and Oil Pastel on Linen
80 x 90 in
*Courtesy of Jessica Silverman Gallery
Jessica Silverman Gallery
Fri, Mar. 8th 5-7PM
Jessica Silverman Gallery presents “Portraits of Place,” a solo exhibition of seven oil paintings by Rebecca Ness. Influenced by a range of figurative artists, Ness portrays everyday reality with accurate observational details, shunning idealization for painterly stories with their own romance. Her work, exploring social psychology and community, captures moments of urban life, revealing her technical flair and stylistic signatures while inviting viewers to reflect on the present. (Mar. 8th – Apr. 20th)
Max Jansons
The Garden of the Peacocks, 2024
Oil on Linen
13 x 15 in
*Courtesy of Rebecca Camacho Presents
Rebecca Camacho Presents
Fri, Mar. 8th 5-7PM
Rebecca Camacho Presents showcases “Wish You Were Here,” a solo exhibition by Max Jansons, featuring paintings that captivate with sensuous forms and alluring paint handling. Drawing inspiration from Surrealist strategies, Jansons infuses each piece with a psychological presence, inviting viewers into an exchange with the artwork’s imagery and symbolism, resonating memory and creativity in the present moment. The exhibition promises a rich exploration of figuration and material poetics, enticing viewers to immerse themselves in Jansons’s captivating world. (Mar. 8th – Apr. 20th)
Grace Jin
If Only They Were Moved by Beauty, 2022
Oil on Fabric
76 x 60 in
*Courtesy of the Artist
Jane Galerie x Upper Market Gallery
Fri, Mar. 8th 5-8PM
Jane Galerie and Upper Market Gallery present “Petrichor,” a group exhibition featuring paintings by Bay Area-based artists exploring the complexities of femininity and family in today’s cultural landscape.
Dorothea Tanning
Musical Chairs, 1951
Oil on Canvas
45.75 x 35 in
*Courtesy of Gallery Wendi Norris
Gallery Wendi Norris
Fri, Mar. 8th 6-8PM
Gallery Wendi Norris unveils “Musical Chairs,” showcasing rare oil paintings by artist Dorothea Tanning. The exhibition features Tanning’s iconic works alongside contemporary chairs, creating an immersive environment that bridges modern and contemporary art. (Mar. 8th – May 4th)
Saturday, Mar. 9th
Hassan Kurbanbaev
Scene 7, 2020
Archival Pigment Print
40 x 34 in
*Courtesy of Friends Indeed Gallery
Friends Indeed Gallery
Sat, Mar. 9th 12-5PM
Friends Indeed Gallery showcases Hassan Kurbanbaev’s exhibition, “Logomania: Owning the World at Half Price,” opening this Saturday, Mar. 9th, 12-5PM at its San Francisco Chinatown location. Kurbanbaev’s work explores themes of consumerism and branding through striking imagery and commentary, inviting viewers to contemplate the intersection of commerce and culture. (Mar. 9th – Apr. 19th)
Annekarin Glass
New Recollections
Oil
36 x 24 x 1 in
*Courtesy of San Francisco Women Artists
San Francisco Women Artists Gallery
Sat, Mar. 9th 2-4PM
SFWA Gallery presents “Spring! Lush!,” an all media group show juried by Amy Spencer from the Richmond Art Center, featuring works by various artists including Pam Borrelli, Elizabeth Burroughs, Roz della Giordano, and Laurel Anderson Malinovsky. Meet the artists, enjoy art, music, and refreshments, along with an artist salon showcasing works by SFWA artists who participated in the “de Young Open” exhibition. (Mar. 5th – Apr. 15th)
Poster image
*Courtesy of Acción Latina
Acción Latina
Sat, Mar. 9th 2-5PM
Join Acción Latina for Paseo Artistico: “Women of the Resistance,” celebrating Latinas and women of color from the Mission District whose voices, art, and activism contribute to the struggle for freedom and peace. The event features various venues on 24th Street/Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, including an art exhibit opening by Salvadoran painter Ms. Meg and a music performance by Mexican singer and NPR Tiny Desk Concert performer Diana Gameros from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Juan R. Fuentes Gallery. (Mar. 9th – May 11th)
Preston Gannaway
Downstairs bathroom the night before Carolynne died, 2007, 2024
*Courtesy of Chung 24 Gallery
Chung 24 Gallery
Sat, Mar. 9th 2-5PM
CHUNG 24 Gallery unveils a solo exhibition featuring select works from Preston Gannaway’s series, “REMEMBER ME,” showcasing the power of photography in storytelling. The exhibition delves into emotional narratives spanning nearly two decades, capturing raw human experiences with honesty and subtlety. Gannaway’s work, recognized with a Pulitzer Prize in 2008, offers a universal exploration of life, love, and remembrance, as depicted through intimate portraits and landscapes. (Mar. 6th – May 18th)
Isaiah Lee, Demonstration 1 (2023); Alpha Odhiambo, LAMU (2022); Fia Yang, Where are we going (2023), Lex Marie, Black Maternal Health Flag (2024), Nigatu Tsehay, Lies of Heroism (2023)
*Courtesy of BiTHOUSE PROJECTS – BAAR Art Journey
BiTHOUSE PROJECTS – BAAR Art Journey
Sat, Mar. 9th 4-7PM
Celebrate and view select works from the UNAPOLOGETIC Art Journey portfolio while supporting the American Cancer Society and BAAR Art Journey with proceeds from art sales and bar donations. Join an evening of art and friendship with a philanthropic twist.
Stephanie Syjuco
Dodge and Burn (Visible Storage) (detail), 2019
Installation of Stephanie Syjuco: Rogue States at the Contemporary Art Museum in St. Louis, MO, 2019
Photo: Dusty Kessler
*Courtesy of Catharine Clark Gallery
Catharine Clark Gallery
Sat, Mar. 9th 5:30-7:30PM
Catharine Clark Gallery presents “Stephanie Syjuco: Dodge + Burn,” a retrospective exhibition spanning over 20 years of the artist’s work, including important projects like Dodge and Burn (Visible Storage) and Double Vision, debuting on the West Coast. Syjuco’s exhibition coincides with the release of her first monograph, “Stephanie Syjuco: The Unruly Archive,” published by Radius Books in Spring 2024, featuring essays and artwork by various contributors. (Mar. 9th – May 4th)
Anisa Esmail
A Portrait of My Grandparents in East Africa, 2022
Mixed Media on Stretched Bristol
*Courtesy of Root Division
Root Division
Sat, Mar. 9th 5-9PM
The Frank-Ratchye Project Space is thrilled to present “Heirloom” by Studio Artist Anisa Esmail, where she explores her identity through art, drawing inspiration from femininity, organic shapes, and vivid colors. The exhibition delves into her parents’ journey to the United States, touching on themes of culture, assimilation, and memories from America in the 1970s and Kenya in the 1960s, ranging from mixed media paintings to garments with prints from specific artworks. (Mar. 6th – 23rd)
Alvar Jacomet
Fillmore & Duboce, 2023
Mixed Media on Canvas
36 x 48 in
*Courtesy of the Artist
Hôtel Biron
Sat, Mar. 9th 6-8PM
Explore a compelling collection of artworks by three accomplished alumni artists, all with celebrated exhibitions at Hôtel Biron. Meet the Bay Area artists in person as they introduce their works and engage with visitors during the event.
Sunday, Mar. 10th
Catherine Eaton Skinner
Lotus Scroll
*Courtesy of the Artist
Lightspace Gallery
Sun, Mar. 10th 3-5PM
Discover the expressive journey of Catherine Eaton Skinner through diverse cultures and the five elements in her exhibition, “Echo of Silence,” at the Lightspace Gallery, IAMA. Join the opening reception and witness Skinner’s innovative multidisciplinary artistic approach, rooted in her Pacific Northwest upbringing and extensive exploration of various mediums. (Mar. 6th – Apr. 21st)