Bay Area Reporter :: Art News

Arts notes: Cal. Academy talks; Frameline's Colin Higgins Foundation grants

May 14, 2023 | by Jim Provenzano

A new series of panels at the California Academy of Sciences reclaims scholarly research to underserved voices, and Frameline announced new young filmmaker grant recipients.

'Queer Threads' exhibit opens in San Jose

by Heather Cassell
May 11, 2023

The highly anticipated "Queer Threads" exhibit makes its Northern California debut at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles May 12.

Michael Kruzich: mosaic moments with the local artist

by Jim Provenzano
Apr 22, 2023

Spring Open Studios finds opportunities for artists, fans and potential collectors to meet. One artist in particular, Michael Kruzich, works in the rarified genre of natural stone and Venetian glass called "smalti" mosaics.

Going Out, April 20-28, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Apr 20, 2023

We've got fresh events in theater, music, dance, art and nightlife, eight days a week. So let's get Going Out.

Going Out, April 13-21, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Apr 13, 2023

Local arts and nightlife events are in full spring swing this week, as shown by our expanding listings in Going Out.

Kehinde Wiley's 'An Archaeology of Silence' - stunning new exhibit at the de Young

by Cornelius Washington
Mar 21, 2023

Kehinde Wiley has been a very special, insightful artist for quite a while, but his work always appears fresh, modern and important. His new exhibition at the de Young reshapes the way we see Black people in portraiture and sculpture.

Unusual duo: Capp Street and Headlands paired art installations

Feb 28, 2023

Although miles apart geographically, two conceptual art exhibits at the David Ireland House and the Headlands Center for the Arts bridge the work of pioneering designers and artists.

Sargent's 'Grand Affair' - biography of the painter brings new light on his life

by Brian Bromberger
Feb 14, 2023

Paul Fisher, professor of American studies at Wellesley College, begins his full-scale biography, "The Grand Affair: John Singer Sargent in His World," with a confession that Sargent, a great American artist (1856-1925), is also an abiding enigma.

Sargent and Spain: John Singer Sargent exhibit graces the Legion of Honor

by Robert Brokl
Feb 14, 2023

Like a swank ocean liner of a bygone era, the John Singer Sargent exhibition, "Sargent and Spain," at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco from the National Gallery in Washington, is a welcome arrival, full of his trademark bravura paintings and drawings.

Castro art gallery starts fundraiser as rent doubles

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Feb 6, 2023

Queer Arts Featured, a boutique, gallery and event space located at the former camera shop owned by Harvey Milk, had its rent double this past month. The owners have launched a GoFundMe campaign.

Going Out, Feb. 2-10, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Feb 2, 2023

Along with theatrical treats, we've got expansive museum, literary, music and nightlife events with their own energetic sizzle.

Phillip Hua: artist expands his canvas

by Jim Van Buskirk
Nov 22, 2022

Visual artist Phillip Hua's works have expanded in size and scope. His new and upcoming projects include murals at the Bayview Community Center, and an ambitious and inspirational stairway mural.

Bernice Bing: Asian Art Museum's showcase of the rediscovered artist

by Robert Brokl
Nov 15, 2022

The powerful exhibition of work by San Francisco artist Bernice Bing recently opened at the Asian Art Museum, with its run extended through June. There's ample reason for the revival of interest in Bing's work and life.

Breaking boundaries: 'Beyond Binary' at SF State Fine Arts Gallery

by Robert Brokl
Oct 18, 2022

The timely "Beyond Binary" exhibit of trans and non-binary-identifying artists at the Fine Arts Gallery, San Francisco State University, is on view through Oct. 27.

News Briefs: Day of the Dead exhibition now open in SF

by Cynthia Laird
Oct 12, 2022

SOMArts Cultural Center's annual Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, exhibition is now open for public viewing.

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