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  • 111 MINNA - SOMARTS - ROMER YOUNG

    SOUTHERN EXPOSURE - ADOBE BOOKS BACKROOM

    09.05.14 Part II

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    111 Minna Gallery: Tectonic Array - Michael Murphy & Melissa Arendt.

    Comment by AB: Two perspectives on modern day living. Michael Murphy's streamlined imagery is sourced from futuristic 1950s and 60s illustration while Melissa Arendt addresses the progression of time through her montage-style paintings.

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    Michael Murphy and his art at 111 Minna Gallery.

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    Art by Michael Murphy.

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    Futuristic imagery by Michael Murphy.

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    Michael Murphy art.

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    Art by Michael Murphy.

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    Art by Melissa Arendt.

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    Melissa Arendt art.

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    Pinkie cam detail of art in above image.

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    SOMArts Gallery: Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition.

    Artists: Shannon Abac, Brittany Acocelli, Kim Arteche, Ekin Balcioglu, Jesus Barraza, Nash Bellows, Brian Dean, Leslie Dreyer, Michael Garfoot, Tanja Geis, Lee Lavy, Joshua Lee, Malena Lopez-Maggi, Cait Molloy, Christopher Nickel, Felicita Norris, Brian Pittman, Emmanuel Sevilla, Brandon Shimmel, Jessica Smith, Matt Smith Chavez, Ileana Tejada, Xiao Wang, Scott Welsh.

    Comment by AB: This annual juried show features promising young graduates of San Francisco Bay Area MFA programs. Always worth a visit.

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    Art by & Melissa Arendt.

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    Ileana Tejada strong woman art.

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    Wall of penises - art by Scott Welsh.

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    Art by Tanja Geis.

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    Tanja Geis art in above image closer (nicely done).

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    Geologic art by Malena Lopez-Maggi.

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    Felicita Norris paintings (kinda like 'em).

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    Engaging video art by Christopher Nickel.

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    Relative density - Murphy and Cadogan awards show at SOMArts Gallery.

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    Romer Young Gallery: Opening Reception: Pablo Guardiola - Maintenance Yard.

    Comment by AB: The show is about history, geography, connections and relatedness, but comprehending the how this all ties together is no easy task.

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    Art by Pablo Guardiola at Romer Young Gallery.

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    Pablo Guardiola and his art.

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    Art by Pablo Guardiola closer.

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    Demographics - Pablo Guardiola art show at Romer Young Gallery.

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    Southern Exposure: Theory of Survival - Fabrications. Organized by Taraneh Hemami.

    Artists: Morehshin Allahyari, Ali Dadgar, Ala Ebtekar, Amir H. Fallah, Arash Fayez, Hushidar Mortezaie, Gelare Khoshgozaran, Sanaz Mazinani, Amitis Motevalli, Haleh Niazmand, Azin Seraj, Taravat Talepasand.

    Comment by AB: Twelve Iranian artists, now California residents, transform the gallery into a pop-up Iranian bazaar. Educational, informative, entertaining, enlightening and an all-round marvelous cross-cultural experience. Go see.

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    Art/installation by Ali Dadgar.

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    Hushidar Mortezaie art.

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    Participatory installation by Gelare Khoshgozaran.

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    Art by Ala Ebtekar.

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    Ala Ebtekar art.

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    "Souvenirs" from the Souvenir Shop.

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    Attendance figures - pop-up bazaar group art show at Southern Exposure.

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    Adobe Books Backroom Gallery: Jason Roberts Dobrin.

    Comment by AB: Jason Roberts Dobrin takes a thoughtful look back at America yesterday and the timeline forward culminating in America today, specifically through house, home and day-to-day life.

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    Photography & art installation by Jason Roberts Dobrin at Adobe Books Backroom.

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    Jason Roberts Dobrin and his art/photography at Adobe Books Backroom Gallery.

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    Art & installation by Jason Roberts Dobrin.

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