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• Saturday Grab Bag

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  RIP to the man who made the mummies dance: Thomas Hoving dead at 78 Obit over at: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examinerhttp: Interesting discussion panel at Art Miami on the role of art bloggers - moderated by Joanne Mattera. http//www.artbloggersat.blogspot.com/ Think global, shop local and support your local artists: http://missionlocal.org/2009/12/ [...]
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  Posted: December 12, 2009, 1:53pm EST
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• Fisher Collection and the Torah

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  New pieces up at Chez Namaste Nancy and http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner (l)Paul Madonna, Feast and Famine, 2009, Ink on paper, courtesy of the artist. (r) Abram/Abraham, 2009; Oil and graphite on canvas. Courtesy of the artist and Ratio 3, San Francisco. Installation views. As it is Written: Project 304, 805. Photo credit: Ben [...]
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  Posted: December 06, 2009, 1:34pm EST
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• Need ideas for Christmas Presents?

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  Check out the offer from National Museum for Women in the Arts - more details at my blog: http://cheznamastenancy.blogspot.com/ [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 1:29pm EST
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• Frank Lobdell at the Cantor Art Center in Palo Alto

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  Frank Lobdell Figure Drawings November 11, 2009 – February 21, 2010 Essay to come [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 5:50pm EST
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• Sherry Miller: Sausalito Artists Winter Open Studios

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  Sherry Miller Sausalito Artists Winter Open Studios Friday December 4th  6-9 pm Saturday December 5th  11-5 pm Sunday December 6th  11-5 pm Industrial Center Building Studio #259 D 480 Gate Five Road (at Harbor Drive) Sausalito California 94965 http://sherryart.typepad.com sherrymiller2020@yahoo.com. [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 12:28pm EST
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• Oh Woe! $140 Million Dollar Berkeley Art Museum a No-Go

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  $143 Million dollars for this building in hard times? Read more at my web page at the Examiner: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 3:21pm EST
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• Links Du Jour

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  This looks to be a far more illuminating look at life in Tehran than the one in the current show at the Intersection for the Arts. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/arts/television/17death.html?ref=television  We don't love you Thomas Kinkaide, no indeed, we do not. http://www.twocoatsofpaint.com/2009/11/lot-of-artists-really-sort-of-loathe.html' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 3:14pm EST
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• De Young: Amish Abstraction - Quilts from the Collection of Faith and Stephen Brown

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  New article up at: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner~y2009m11d20-De-Young-Amish-Abstraction Center Diamond Quilt; image courtesy FAMSF [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 3:57am EST
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• Asian Art Museum: Trunk Show, Traditional Tibetan Crafts

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  Trunk Show and Sale Traditional Tibetan Crafts Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21 10:00 am–5:00 pm The Asian Art Museum store welcomes the Tibet Artisan Initiative and Dropenling Handicraft Center of Lhasa, Tibet, for a special two-day sale of dolls, toys, textiles, and other traditional items hand crafted by Tibetan artisans living in [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:31am EST
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• Amish Abstractions: Quilts fron the collection of Faith and Stephen Brown

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  Amish faith embodies the principles of simplicity, humility, discipline, and community, yet Amish quilts are anything but humble. Using a rich color palette and bold patterns, the quilts are visual distillations of Amish culture and a truly unique contribution to American textile history. The works’ abstract patterns complement their craftsmanship [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:08pm EST
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• SF Intersection for the Arts: One Day In The Life: A Collective Narrative of Tehran

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  Founded in the 1960’s, during one of the more tumultuous decades in American history, The Intersection for the Arts continues to showcase works that question the existing zeitgeist. One aspect of the current political discourse is to demonize Iran and the Iranians, just as the Vietnamese were demonized and denigrated [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 8:58pm EST
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• Dangerous Streets

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  San Francisco street artist Chor Boogie was working on a project on Market Street between Sixth and Seventh street (in image at right) when he confronted four people who were trying to steal his spray paint. They stabbed him and took off on a Muni bus, but he hopes surveillance [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 3:47pm EST
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• Upcoming for the week of November 12th - tea, quilts and Martin Lubner

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  What a lot of fascinating things to do  - read more at: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Upcoming-for-the-week-of-November-12th--tea-quilts-and-Martin-Lubner [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 2:51pm EST
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• Open Studios - the last weekend.

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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 12:55pm EST
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• Upcoming First Thursdays - with a Wednesday thrown in extra!

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  Is it November already? 2009 has, well, not exactly flown by but certainly moved more quickly than I anticipated. Thanks to Anna and Sandy Yaga, who Anna wrote about (see below), I was able to get to Hunter's Point and saw a lot of great art. The day was warm [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 1:22pm EST
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• At the De Young: Mummy Dearest (opening on Halloween)

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  L: Anthropoid coffin of Irethorrou. R: Visualization of Irethorrou showing two amulets on his forehead by Sarah Hegmann of eHuman, Inc. using Osirix software. (FAMSF) Mummies are another artifact from an ancient culture that has come to represent the complete opposite of their original purpose. From Herodotus to Hollywood, mummies [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
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• Burma and Thailand

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  More background information from the blog: Right Reading, written by Tom Christensen: http://www.rightreading.com/blog/2009/04/28/thailand-burma-map/ [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 2:55pm EDT
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• Asian Art Museum-Burma and Siam (or Thailand)

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  The current exhibit up at the Asian is different in many ways from the preceding exhibit - different countries (naturally) different histories -- especially during the crucial 19th century period of colonial expansion -- and a completely different artistic aesthetic. We have all heard the old proverb, "All that glitters" [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 2:37pm EDT
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• Asian Art Museum: Emerald Cities -Arts of Thailand and Burma

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  In the 19th-century Siam and Burma—two neighboring kingdoms in Southeast Asia—were renowned for their golden-roofed temples, lush gardens, and handsomely adorned palaces. Emerald Cities is the first major exhibition in the West to explore the rich but little known arts of Siam and Burma from this period. Many of the [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 2:26pm EDT
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• Eric Gill at USF

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  Drawn from USF’s Albert Sperisen Collection, the over 100 works in “Eric Gill Iconographer” primarily represent wood engravings completed between 1910 to 1940. These were commonly completed on boxwood using carving tools and were printed in limited editions using letterpress technology. Original engraving blocks and publications are also on display.         [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 8:48pm EDT
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• Open studios, 2009 - Farewell to Belcher St. Studios

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  When I picked up the Art Span catalogue, I went looking for the listings for Belcher Street, one of my favorite places to visit, only to find that the building has been sold and the artists booted out. Here's a loud boo to the "new owners" who evicted a thriving [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2009, 1:28pm EDT
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• Emerald Cities - coming soon to the Asian Museum (October 23, 2009)

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  New post on the upcoming show at: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner [...]
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  Posted: October 05, 2009, 8:23pm EDT
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• Julie tangos into the SF Chronicle

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  My friend Julie, who writes the delightful blog “TangoBaby” has an interview in the SF Chronicle! It's is about her photography and bloggling project, “I live here: SF." She's delightful as well as talented and I hope that this bit of PR will bring her more well-deserved acclaim (and business)." [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 5:15pm EDT
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• Book Arts News

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  Book Binder Museum to open in SF: Since I'm fascinated by the book arts, this is very good news; the "bad" news is that it is only open on Saturdays. But better one day than never! http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/26/DDR119IS4E.DTL&type=entertainment On a related topic, the Book Club of California is showing a selection of bindings' [...]
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  Posted: September 29, 2009, 3:14pm EDT
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• Fisher Collection to find a new home - at SF MOMA

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  Article:SFMOMA gets Fisher art collection:/c/a/2009/09/25/MNVC19S49B.DTL Article:SFMOMA gets Fisher art collection:/c/a/2009/09/25/MNVC19S49B.DTL // [...]
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  Posted: September 26, 2009, 12:53pm EDT
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• Asian Art Museum podcasts now available at iTunes

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  Information on the why, the how and the wherefore up at my web page at the Examiner.com: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 3:11pm EDT
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• And NOW for something completely different

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  Sherry Miller, one of our far flung correspondents is in Geneva and came across a great site about a Sotheby's sale in China with examples of contemporary Chinese art. She writes to us, "I wanted to just post the link because the images are so unusual and I thought it" [...]
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  Posted: September 22, 2009, 5:24pm EDT
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• Stuff and things for Friday

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  Rebecca Kerlin at Muse Gallery: http://www.yourmusegallery.com/exhibits.html I confess that I know Rebecca; we share a space at 689 Bryant St. These pieces are exquisite, delicate and creamy colors paired with what she calls “casual documentary imagery.” Reception September 25, 6-9 PM (Image from her website/courtesy of the artist)  http://www.kerlinstudio.com/ Brian Dettmer’s work is [...]
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  Posted: September 18, 2009, 2:12pm EDT
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• Beautiful, Dirty, Dirty Rich at Marx & Zavattero.

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  David Hevel, courtesy Marx & Zavattero, San Francisco. Bernie Madoff, Youre a Giant Prick 88" x 20" x 40" rhino head taxidermy form, auto paint, & mixed media, 2008-09 This is David Havel's second solo gallery exhibition at Marx and Zavattero. According to the review in the San Francisco Chronicle, the title refers to" [...]
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  Posted: September 17, 2009, 8:10pm EDT
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• Another city, another bridge - Joseph Stella at SF MOMA

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   A clever pun from the SF MOMA BLog: Reports are coming in that the Bay Bridge might stay closed due to a crack. Since this news is less than stellar we wanted to share something bridge related that is, shall we say, very STELLA. Come see the work in person [...]
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  Posted: September 07, 2009, 12:47pm EDT
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• The art of the fruit crate

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  Some bright images for a cool San Francisco morning http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner [...]
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  Posted: August 31, 2009, 2:32pm EDT
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• Julie at Tedda Hughes

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  My friend Julie Michelle who writes the popular blog, Tangobaby, is having an opening this Saturday at Tedda Hugues. Pop by this Saturday evening for the opening reception where she (along with some other artists) will showcase the best of her urban landscapes for the first time.Tedda's gallery boutique is [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 12:50pm EDT
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• Spirit of the North: New gallery opening at the De Young

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  The De Young just opened a new art gallery devoted to Eskimo and Inuit art. The artworks on view are all gifts to the museum from the Estate of the late Thomas G. Fowler (1943-2006), a multitalented artist, designer, collector and businessman. During his lifetime, he made many trips to [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 1:05am EDT
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• The Way of Tea; Tea Bowls at the Asian

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  Black teabowl, raku ware, by Hosokawa Morihiro (born 1938), Japan. Heisei period (1989–), 2007. Glazed earthenware. Collection of the artist, H2. © Shinchōsha Publishing Co, Ltd. Photo by Nonaka Akio.Essay up at: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2009, 12:32pm EDT
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• Take a hike with Carol Selter

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  Carol took the idea of a stay-at-home wilderness experience, her love for nature and passion for capturing it on film, and added some time, to construct a new vacation concept for busy people who can’t take the time to get away themselves.read more at: http://artistinterviews.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/take-a-hike-with-carol-selter/ [...]
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  Posted: August 23, 2009, 6:01pm EDT
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• The Way of Tea; Tea Bowls at the Asian

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  new post up at: http://cheznamastenancy.blogspot.com/ [...]
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  Posted: August 22, 2009, 3:26pm EDT
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• Big Oops!

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  Pasquale Iannetti Art Gallery, San FranciscoFor a long time I've wondered about the "originals" in this gallery. Now I know - all that glitters and all that jazz. Or, to quote an older adage, let the buyer beware:(08-21) 07:13 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- The owner of an art gallery in' [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2009, 12:01pm EDT
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• Friday Fish Wrap

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  The most exciting news of the week is that some items from the huge collection of the Mexican Museum - in storage for over twenty years - will be on display in September at the Palo Alto Art Center. The plans for a new museum were sidelined over twenty years [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2009, 12:26am EDT
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• Robert Arneson: Yin and Yang

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  More on public sculpture up at: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-ExaminerInteractive feature at SFMOMA: http://www.sfmoma.org/multimedia/interactive_features/5 [...]
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  Posted: August 19, 2009, 4:01am EDT
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• Friday Fish Wrap, August 15-16

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  Up at: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner [...]
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  Posted: August 14, 2009, 6:44pm EDT
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• Deborah Butterfield at 425 Market St.

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  I spent the morning battling with the template at the Examiner.com. I finally gave up and posted a truncated version of my piece; the rest is up at http://cheznamastenancy.blogspot.com/http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner [...]
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  Posted: August 13, 2009, 5:51pm EDT
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• Larry Rivers and new acquistions

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  The Fine Arts Museums have bought "us" a Larry Rivers painting: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-ExaminerPlus more about the new acquisitions and upcoming shows at http://cheznamastenancy.blogspot.com/ [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2009, 3:15pm EDT
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• Friday Fish Wrap: August 8th

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  At the De Young: Kuzich presents Fast Pass, a large mixed media wall installation made of San Francisco Muni Fast Passes and CDs. In addition, Kuzich offers five unique projects that encourage visitor participation. The workshops are inspired by the diverse collections and exhibitions of the de Young. Widely known [...]
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  Posted: August 07, 2009, 12:54pm EDT
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• Max Klinger at the Legion: About A Glove

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  Max Klinger, German, 1857 - 1920 Penelope, 1895 Color etching and aquatint 18.9 x 30 cm (image) Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts 1963.30.1556 New post up at the Examiner.com on the current show at the Legion of Honor on Max Klinger, the symbolist artist who influenced painters like De Chirico.http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner [...]
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  Posted: August 06, 2009, 2:41am EDT
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• Rotating the collections: Samurai, Part Deux

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  Light sensitive objects must be rotated to prevent damage. The list of sensitive objects includes paintings, textiles, lacquers, and most other objects composed of organic materials. The Asian is being careful with the mid-point rotation of the Samurai exhibit to fit objects into the existing thematic content and flow of [...]
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  Posted: August 05, 2009, 3:15am EDT
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• Friday Fish Wrap

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  Friday Fish Wrap: I'm trying to start a regular or semi-regular feature of weekend events and information, culled from various Museum blogs. Let me know how you like it:http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Friday-Fish-Wrap' [...]
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  Posted: July 31, 2009, 7:54pm EDT
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• Sad news about New Langston Arts

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  "It was the worst of times, it was the best of times." Charles Dickens began his "Tale of Two Cities" with those lines which I think a lot of us have memorized. While many have not actually read the book, the saying has passed into common usage. I have thought [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2009, 12:45pm EDT
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• Memorial to the Abraham Lincoln Brigade

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  Up at: http://www.examiner.com/x-13996-SF-Museum-Examiner [...]
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  Posted: July 23, 2009, 3:05pm EDT
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• Favorite items at the Asian Museum

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  There is a fun discussion going on at the Asian Art Museum blog as to what their favorite items in the collection are. I love playing this game but there are way too many gorgeous objects for me to settle on "just one. " However, I can never resist bringing [...]
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  Posted: July 20, 2009, 8:45pm EDT
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• Culture on a budget

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  I just posted an article on all of the Bay Area museums that I could think of that have free days and/or free admission for kids under 12. I never realized that a "simple" newspaper article could be so much work. I had to check and double check my spelling [...]
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  Posted: July 17, 2009, 12:48pm EDT
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