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FIRST THURSDAY - 11.07.13 - Part II

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Rena Bransten Gallery: Edward Burtynsky - Water.

Comment by AB: Water is the unifying theme. A number of his photographs seem like unbelievable-in-reality digital manipulations, but they're 100% genuine bona fide places that actually exist. Plaudits to Edward Burtynsky for portraying them in such implausible ways. Go see.

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Photography by Edward Burtynsky at Rena Bransten Gallery.

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Turbulence photographed by Edward Burtynsky.

Photograph by Edward Burtynsky.

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Edward Burtynsky (left) discusses his photography at Rena Bransten Gallery.

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Urban aerial photograph by Edward Burtynsky.

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Photograph by Edward Burtynsky.

Head count - Edward Burtynsky photography show at Rena Bransten Gallery.

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Patricia Sweetow Gallery: Jamie Vasta - Femme.

Comment by AB: Drag and burlesque portraiture courtesy of Jamie Vasta, The Mistress of Glitter. She's majorly into this scene as she confesses in her statement, basically stating that that's a primary reason why she's here. And aren't many of us her for reasons in the realm of personal preference? It's OK; you can admit it. San Francisco's just the best in that regard. Worried about getting judged for who you are? No need to fret; that's never gonna happen here. Also on the docket are fabulous vintage drag photographs from the collection of Barry Harrison. This one's a definite yes.

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Glitter art by Jamie Vasta at Patricia Sweetow Gallery.

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Drag and burlesque portrait art by Jamie Vasta.

Jamie Vasta and her glitter art at Patricia Sweetow Gallery.

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Vintage drag photography by Barry Harrison.

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Ambiance - Jamie Vasta & Barry Harrison art show at Patricia Sweetow Gallery.

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Stephen Wirtz Gallery: Sean McFarland - Glass Mountains.

Comment by AB: Sean McFarland finally gets some serious wall space to show us what he's got... and so he does. Those of you who wish to pass on the profound turgidity of the magniloquent statement are more than welcome to do so. The good news is that no matter how hard the gallery's lingo slingers attempt to befuddle the guests, McFarland's inventive perceptions of reality leach through. Worth a visit.

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Photography by Sean McFarland at Stephen Wirtz Gallery.

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Photographs by Sean McFarland closer.

Sean McFarland and his photography at Stephen Wirtz Gallery.

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Photographic collage by Sean McFarland.

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Dark landscape photograph by Sean McFarland.

Attendance figures - Sean McFarland photography show at Stephen Wirtz Gallery.

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Robert Koch Gallery: János Szász.

Comment by AB: Survey of photographs by Hungarian photographer János Szász from circa the late 1950s through the 1970s. Stark in black and white abstracted interpretations of actuality exemplify this show.

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Photography by János Szász at Robert Koch Gallery.

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János Szász photographs.

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Photography by János Szász.

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Installation view - János Szász photograph show at Robert Koch Gallery.

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Fraenkel Gallery: Diane Arbus - 1971-1956.

Comment by AB: This considerable retrospective starts at the end and ends at the beginning. Diane Arbus is no stranger to the exhibition circuit, but the comprehensiveness of this show makes it a standout.

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