(featured image) Kate Campbell
Under Her Own Sun
Watercolor and Gold Leaf
18 x 24 in
*Courtesy of The Drawing Room SF
Here’s your art guide for what’s happening in San Francisco, CA the week of March 20th – 23rd, 2024.
Wednesday, Mar. 20th
Suhas Bhujbal
Market #32, 2023
Oil on Canvas
48 x 60 in
*Courtesy of Andrea Schwartz Gallery
Andrea Schwartz Gallery
Wed, Mar. 20th 5:30-7:30PM
Andrea Schwartz Gallery presents Suhas Bhujbal’s “Root and Grow” exhibition, featuring vibrant paintings inspired by his immigrant experience and travels, blending cultures and celebrating community. Join the opening reception accompanied by live jazz from the Eric Markowitz Trio.
Erica Muecke
*Courtesy of Art Battle SF
Art Battle SF
Wed, Mar. 20th 7-11PM
Experience the thrilling spectacle of skilled artists engaging in a high-speed paint showdown at Art Battle SF, where you get to cast your vote and crown the champion in three rounds. Don’t miss the chance to bid on unique masterpieces created live during the event! *tickets $20-$25
Thursday, Mar. 21st
Yuting Wang
Awaken, 2023- 2024
Watercolor on Paper
20 x 24 in
*Courtesy of The Drawing Room SF
The Drawing Room SF
Thu, Mar. 21st 4-8PM
Join the “WOMEN RISING” closing reception at 210 Clement St. Don’t miss this final opportunity to engage with the participating artists, coinciding with the Clement St Artwalk from 5-8PM.
Laron Bickerstaff
Green Day, 2023
Mixed Media on Paper
6 x 6 in
*Courtesy of Creativity Explored
Creativity Explored
Thu, Mar. 21st 5-8PM
Creativity Explored presents “The Record Store,” an immersive group exhibition celebrating the power of music through artists’ renditions of album covers, tour posters, and portraits of musicians. With work from over 25 artists, including Laron Bickerstaff and Mosai Butler, the gallery space transforms into a vibrant tribute to music, bridging generations and reflecting the universal qualities that music embodies. (Mar. 21st – Jun. 1st)
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*Courtesy of Superfine Art Fair
Superfine Art Fair VIP Opening
Thu, Mar. 21st 6-10PM
Experience San Francisco’s favorite art fair, “Superfine,” showcasing new art by 100 exceptional artists in a bigger, better space at the brand new 20,000 square foot Gateway Pavilion from March 21st – 24th. Meet artists one-on-one, enjoy live art and music, sip cocktails, and support independent artists while discovering the best new art. (Mar. 21st – 24th) *tickets: $20 – $68
Shinpei Kusanagi
Walk away/ Melt away, 2023
Acrylic on canvas
63 3/4 x 51 in
Photography by Kenji Takahashi
*Courtesy of Altman Siegel
Altman Siegel
Thu, Mar. 21st
Altman Siegel presents “A View from a Platform,” featuring Shinpei Kusanagi’s new paintings characterized by gestural brushstrokes and washes of color on untreated canvas, capturing natural ephemerality through observant abstraction. Inspired by the transient nature of train platforms, Kusanagi’s work embodies fluctuating states of calm and energy, evoking landscapes through expressive marks without specific temporal or spatial references. (Mar. 21st – Apr. 20th)
Friday, Mar. 22nd
Dana Hemenway
Untitled (Frame #1 – Hook Rug), 2023
Ceramics, LED Tube Light, Custom Wiring, Cotton Rope, Heat Shrink
48 x 21 x 4 in
*Courtesy of Eleanor Harwood Gallery
Eleanor Harwood Gallery
Fri, Mar. 22nd 5-7PM
Eleanor Harwood Gallery celebrates a double opening reception featuring Dana Hemenway’s “Endless…” and the group show “Hands Like Sponges.” Hemenway’s sculptures blur the line between design and art, with some pieces serving as functional home illuminations while others are table sculptures with visible light wands. The group show, curated by Hemenway, highlights tactile ceramic works by various artists, inspired by the quote “My hands are like sponges” by Tau Lewis. (Mar. 22nd – May 4th)
Matthew Phelps Greene
Heavy heart
Mixed Media Sculpture Painting
12 x 12 in
*Courtesy of the Artist
SOMA Pop Up Art Gallery
Fri, Mar. 22nd 5-7PM
Experience an evening of wine, cheese, and inspiration at 1288 Howard, featuring artwork by local artist Matthew Phelps Greene, showcasing various art forms including paintings and sculptures from his hearts series. Don’t miss the chance to support local talent and participate in an art giveaway for an original piece selected by the artist.
Nikki Sims
*Courtesy of anälog Gallery
anälog Gallery
Fri, Mar. 22nd 5-8PM
Celebrate the end of winter and the embrace of light at anälog Gallery’s “Spring Forward,” an exhibition featuring paintings by Nikki Sims and light boxes by Denise Tarantino. Experience the opening reception on Friday, Mar. 22nd, 5-8PM at 886 Capp Street, SF.
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*Courtesy of Hunt & Gather
Hunt & Gather
Fri, Mar. 22nd 5-8PM
Join the “Spring Equinox Inner Sunset Art Walk,” celebrating the arrival of spring while supporting local art and business in the Inner Sunset. Explore the charming streets, immerse yourself in the community atmosphere, and enjoy diverse local art, music, and special promotions while connecting with neighbors.
Saturday, Mar. 23rd
Wardell Milan
Bombs in applesauce., 2023
Charcoal, Graphite, Acrylic, Etching, Color Pencil, Pastel, Oil Pastel & Cut-and-Paste Paper
43 3/8 x 58 1/8 in (framed)
*Courtesy of Fraenkel Gallery
Fraenkel Gallery
Sat, Mar. 23rd 2-4PM
Fraenkel Gallery presents “Modern Utopia,” featuring new multimedia work by Wardell Milan, exploring themes of pleasure, violence, and unease through intimate collages and large-scale narrative paintings. Milan’s approach to materials is expansive, drawing from photography, news media, and artists like Robert Mapplethorpe, resulting in a dynamic exhibition. This marks Milan’s third solo show with the gallery since 2019. (Mar. 21st – May 24th)
Michael Koehle
Smoke off 880, 2024
53 x 35 in
*Courtesy of Jack Fischer Gallery
Jack Fischer Gallery
Sat, Mar. 23rd 4-6PM
Jack Fischer Gallery unveils “Meteors,” a solo exhibition by Michael Koehle. Koehle’s work explores our senses, blending art and science to reveal the beauty and impermanence of everyday phenomena like clouds, rainbows, and halos, inviting viewers to appreciate the ordinary miracles often overlooked in the sky. (Mar. 23rd – Apr. 27th)
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*Courtesy of Mission Bar SF
Mission Bar SF
Fri, Mar. 23rd 4-11:30PM
Experience the first-ever Dive Bar Art Crawl in The Mission, with nine bars showcasing local artists’ work. Join the celebration of neighborhood vibrancy and artistic contributions at venues like Mission Bar, Benders, Lone Palm, and more, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and special events like Moss Wall Art classes and pizza at Doc’s Clock.
Heidi McDowell
Way, 2023
Oil on Panel
36 x 24 in
*Courtesy of Inclusions Gallery
Inclusions Gallery
Sat, Mar. 23rd 5-7PM
Inclusions Gallery presents “Another View,” a solo exhibition by Heidi McDowell that explores her unique artistic process of transforming images into dynamic spaces through a blend of realism and abstraction across various media. Through a continuous cycle of painting, drawing, and re-painting from reference photos, McDowell delves into the essence of the depicted places, inviting viewers to consider alternative perspectives. (Mar. 16th – Apr. 21st)
*Courtesy of Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery
Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery
Sat, Mar. 23rd 5-8PM
Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery celebrates its one-year anniversary with a vibrant party, featuring music by DJ Nina Sol at The Line SF’s courtyard and refreshments at Dark Bar. Plus, don’t miss the debut of “BOLD,” a solo presentation by Aplerh-Doku Borlabi, exploring confidence and authenticity. The exhibition features eight pieces crafted during Borlabi’s residency in San Francisco, blending subjects from Ghana with the unique characters encountered in the city.