(featured image) Charles Unger
*Courtesy of Hunters Point Shipyard
Here’s your art guide for what’s happening in San Francisco, CA the week of May 30th – June 2nd, 2024.
Thursday, May 30th
Adaline Kent
Rendezvous, 1954
Terracotta
15 x 19 3/4 x 5 in
*Courtesy of Altman Siegel
Altman Siegel
Thu, May 30th 5-7PM
Altman Siegel presents an exhibition of sculptures, drawings, and hydrocal paintings by midcentury artist Adaline Kent, marking the gallery’s first presentation with her estate and her first San Francisco show in over two decades. Inspired by the High Sierra and the movement of bodies through space, Kent’s work captures elegant, biomorphic forms, exemplifying the mid-century modernist aesthetic. (May 30th – Jul. 13th)
Gabriel Garza
There Won’t Be Time To Waste, 2020
Aluminum and Vinyl Sticker
40 x 60 in
*Courtesy of / (Slash)
Slash Art
Thu, May 30th 5-8PM
Gabriel Garza’s “Malaprop Pablum,” featuring works on aluminum, opens at /room/. Juried by Aaron Harbour and Jackie Im, the exhibition explores the transformation of signage vernacular into resonant letters. (May 30th – Jul. 13th)
*Photo courtesy of Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
Thu, May 30th 5-8PM
Experience the Fort Mason Art Walk, featuring artist talks, studio painting sessions, gallery tours, and performances, with highlights including exhibits at Museo Italo Americano, Haines Gallery, and FOR-SITE. Support the event and its programs by making a donation to sustain free programming for the creative community.
Adonia Middleton, William Rhodes, and Charles Unger
*Courtesy of Hunters Point Shipyard
Hunters Point Shipyard
Thu, May 30th 6-8PM
“Threaded Identities” features recent works by three artists-in-residence—Adonia Middleton, William Rhodes, and Charles Unger, blending portraiture, abstraction, and historical narratives, alongside pieces by influential Shipyard Artists. The exhibit highlights the collaborative tapestry of artistic expression and shared history within the shipyard community. (May 30th – Jun. 29th)
Devynn Barnes
*Courtesy of Theresa Brockett Collections
Theresa Brockett Collections
Thu, May 30th 6:30-9PM
Theresa Brockett Collections presents “Remnants of Reverie,” a solo exhibition by Devynn Barnes exploring symbols shaping the American Dream and reclaiming African American influence. (May 30th – Jun. 27th)
Saturday, June 1st
Lindsey White
I’m a warm, honest, friendly, humble, loveable, NUT, 2024
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
*Courtesy of Casemore Gallery
Casemore Gallery
Sat, Jun. 1st 10:30AM-1PM
Casemore Gallery presents “Fantastico!,” Lindsey White’s second solo exhibition, inspired by the iconic San Francisco party supply store that closed in 2020. The exhibit, featuring video, painting, photography, and sculpture, explores themes of community, celebration, and the changing cultural landscape of San Francisco, and includes a new book by White titled “What? Is? Art?” which reflects on the state of arts education. (Jun. 1st – Jul. 13th)
Jake Watling
High Street, 2023
Mixed Media on Canvas
12 x 9 x .75 in
*Courtesy of Jake Watling and Harmer Gallery
Hospitality House
Sat-Sun, Jun. 1st-2nd 1-5PM
Preview nearly 200 pieces of THHE Auction artwork in person across five SF galleries. On Saturday, June 1st, join the gallery crawl starting at Hospitality House’s Community Arts Program (CAP), followed by Moth Belly, Rosebud, Drawing Room, and finishing at Analog Gallery with an after-party at 5PM.
Diane Arbus
Frankenstein’s Daughter, [close up with shoulders], 1958
Gelatin Silver Print / Printed by Diane Arbus
11 x 14 in
*Courtesy of Fraenkel Gallery
Fraenkel Gallery
Sat, Jun. 1st 2-4PM
Fraenkel Gallery presents “Fraenkenstein,” an exhibition curated by Jeffrey Fraenkel and Jordan Stein, featuring the enduring influence of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein through the works of over 20 artists across various mediums. The exhibition explores themes of fear, the unknown, and the impact of technology, offering an expansive examination of how the Frankenstein narrative has permeated popular culture. (May 30th – Aug. 10th)
Michael Brennan
*Courtesy of Modernism Inc.
Modernism Inc.
Sat, Jun. 1st 2-4PM
Join Modernism Inc. for a champagne reception and conversation with Michael Brennan and Jonathon Keats, discussing Brennan’s “48 Squared” exhibition. Brennan’s artwork, mistaken for photography due to his virtuoso brushwork, playfully merges high and pop culture references, challenging the seriousness of the art world while inviting viewers to explore his whimsical compositions.
Ljubodrag Andric
Lucknow #12, 2024
Pigment Ink Print
64 x 48 in
*Courtesy of Robert Koch Gallery
Robert Koch Gallery
Sat, Jun. 1st 2-4PM
Robert Koch Gallery presents Ljubodrag Andric’s “INDIA” series, showcasing his mastery of minimalistic architectural abstractions with a focus on place and light, inviting viewers to interpret the work on a deeply personal level. Andric’s extensive career in re-contextualizing urban landscapes is highlighted, with past exhibitions spanning international venues and publications. (May 31st – Aug. 3rd)
Question Marker
LEGO: White Clouds, 2024
30 x 30 in
*Courtesy of BlueStream Gallery
BlueStream Gallery
Sat, Jun. 1st 4-7PM
BlueStream Gallery presents “The Orchestra,” a solo exhibition by San Francisco Bay Area-based artist Question Marker. The exhibition features artworks inspired by Doodlism, capturing childlike spontaneity and purity. Meet the artist and explore this unique collection. (Jun. 1st – 22nd)
Installation view, Rodney Ewing and Nyame Brown, 2024. Photo credit: John Janca
*Courtesy of Rena Bransten Gallery
Rena Bransten Gallery
Sat, Jun. 1st 4:30-7PM
Join Rena Bransten Gallery for an Artist/Curator Talk and Reception for “When We Move: A View of Technology Through a Black Lens,” featuring Rodney Ewing and Nyame Brown. The exhibition, inspired by Amiri Baraka’s essay, explores new technologies through paintings and drawings reflecting on the Black diasporic experience. (May 11th – Jun. 29th)
Madeleine Tonzi
Terrachrome, 2024
Acrylic on Canvas
*Courtesy of Hashimoto Contemporary
Hashimoto Contemporary
Sat, Jun. 1st 5-7PM
Hashimoto Contemporary showcases “Petrichor,” Madeleine Tonzi’s third solo exhibition at the gallery and her debut at the Minnesota Street location, exploring environmental themes and human connections to land through archway-shaped paintings inspired by Glenn Albrecht’s concepts. Tonzi’s work prompts contemplation on our relationship with nature and the impact of climate change on human habitation. (Jun. 1st – 29th)
Crystal Gregory
Edge of Movement 1, 2024
*Courtesy of Municipal Bonds
Municipal Bonds
Sat, Jun. 1st 5-7PM
Municipal Bonds presents “Counterpoint,” a group exhibition featuring abstract works by Crystal Gregory, Sarah Koik, Yvonne Mouser, Tiersa Nureyev, Blaise Rosenthal, and Michelle Yi Martin. The exhibition showcases two- and three-dimensional pieces that blend various materials, creating a dialogue between medium, process, and storytelling. (Jun. 1st – Aug. 17th)
Ashleigh Sumner
Mechanical Bull, 2024
Repurposed Gucci Shopping Bags, Mixed Media, Paint on Wood Panel
48 in
*Courtesy of Themes+Projects
Themes+Projects
Sat, Jun. 1st 5-7PM
Themes+Projects presents its new summer exhibition, “Touch the Sky,” by Ashleigh Sumner featuring dynamic multi-layered collages made from found printed materials, with pieces ranging from 24″ to 72″ in diameter. (Jun. 1st – Aug. 31st)