CREATIVITY EXPLORED - HOTEL TRITON

ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTER

06.19.14

(with assistance from RWM)



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Creativity Explored: INK - The Enduring Art of Tattoos. Curated by Geri Montano.

Artists: Gordon Chin, Kira Chmelewski, Christina Marie Fong, Daniel Green, Joseph "JD" Green, Jay Herndon, Nita Hicks, Camille Holvoet, James Miles, Thomas Pringle, Paul Pulizzano, Yolanda Ramirez, Kevin Roach, Kate Thompson, Trevor, Gerald Wiggins, more.

Comment by AB: Creativity Explored artists, with their "Outsider Art" aesthetic, offer up a engaging array of observations on the ubiquity of tattoos. Good show; check it out.

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McKinley Art Solutions at Hotel Triton: David Barnett.

Review by RWM: Fun show about The City by the Bay. Wonderful use of colors which elicits sentiment and introspection. The palettes are a bit overpowering at times, but enjoyable. One will find here a nice collection of works that could be in a visitor's guide to San Francisco, entertaining and a good place to play. Downstairs in the lobby there are also some nice pet portraits on display.

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Italian Cultural Institute: Vico Magistretti.

Design companies: Artemide, De Padova, Flou, Oluce, Schiffini.

Comment by AB: In the gallery, a survey of work by Italian architect and designer Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) consists of functional objects as well as a display of sketches, drawings, notes, photographs and letters from his archives, Fondazione Studio Museo Vico Magistretti. Upstairs is a panel discussion on Italian Architecture of the Third Millennium, new ways of designing and building places, projects and spaces. FYI, the Italian Cultural Institute offers ample opportunities to enjoy all the arts-- visual art, design, music, performance, architecture, literature, and more. Get on their email list.

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