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Kehinde Wiley's 'An Archaeology of Silence' - Stunning New Exhibit at the de Young
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
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 and Spain: John Singer Sargent Exhibit Graces the Legion of Honor
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.
Nonbinary Broadway Star Justin David Sullivan of "& Juliet" Sits Out Gendered Tony Awards
Nonbinary Broadway star Justin David Sullivan of "& Juliet" will sit out the gendered Tony Awards. Sullivan, who uses pronouns he, she and they, has withdrawn himself from consideration from the theater awards.
Carpaccio The Artist, Not The Appetizer, Now Getting His Due
When most people think of "carpaccio," they think of the thinly sliced raw beef appetizer made famous by Venice's iconic Harry's Bar. Few people know that the dish is named for a lesser-known Venetian, the Renaissance painter Vittore Carpaccio.
Brick by Brick, Nathan Sawaya Creates Lego Art
Nathan Sawaya has turned a childhood obsession of many into art. Using Lego pieces, he has created an alternate Lego universe that is currently on view in museums and galleries across the US.
An LGBTQ+ Museum Opens in Russia... Likely Not For Long
St. Petersburg residents are getting to see an unusual museum, at least for today's increasingly repressive Russia: One celebrating LGBTQ+ culture.
Phillip Hua: Artist Expands His Canvas
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
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
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.
Arizona Museum Exhibit Marks End to de Kooning Painting Saga
After a Willem de Kooning painting was brazenly stolen from an Arizona museum, nobody could have predicted "Woman-Ochre" would find its way back through the kindness of strangers.
Paint, Print, Power: Fall Arts Museums & Galleries, Part 2
One article simply was not enough to contain the eclectic cultural riches offered this season in museums and art galleries. So, here goes with a second chapter and a palette of shows in diverse media.
Get an Eyeful: Fall Arts Museums & Galleries, Part 1
This year in fine arts, women and artists of color take center stage, photography reigns supreme — only fitting, given our city's pivotal role in the medium — and at least one extravaganza confirms it's good to be king.
'Love Me, Love Me Not' Is Artist Timmy Sneaks' Credo with Boston Solo Show
Before he became a full-time artist, Timmy Sneaks was a successful tattoo artist. That was eight years ago when Sneaks decided to pursue art in an intensive way.
Protest Held at Uffizi's 'Spring' but Painting Not Damaged
Italian environmental activists glued their hands Friday to the glass protecting Sandro Botticelli's painting "Spring" in the Uffizi Galleries in Florence, police said. The museum said thanks to the glass, which was installed as a precaution.
Van Gogh Self-Portrait Found Hidden Behind Another Painting
A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered behind another of the artist's paintings, the National Galleries of Scotland said Thursday.
Israeli Museum Finds Sketches Hidden in Modigliani Painting
Curators at an Israeli museum have discovered three previously unknown sketches by celebrated 20th-century artist Amedeo Modigliani hiding beneath the surface of one of his paintings.
FBI Seizes Disputed Basquiat Artwork from Florida Museum
The FBI raided a Florida art museum on Friday and seized more than two dozen paintings attributed to artist Jean-Michel Basquiat following questions about their authenticity.
Chloe Sherman's 'Renegades' - Photo Exhibit Documents SF's '90s Lesbian Scene
Queer fine art photographer Chloe Sherman's new exhibit, "Renegade San Francisco: the 1990s," opening June 17 at Schlomer Haus Gallery, dives into the pats heyday of the local women's nightlife and social scenes.
Hawaii Photographer Finds Fine Art in Massive Pacific Waves
Hawaii photographer Clark Little is known for his stunning images from inside the barrels of some of the most powerful and dangerous waves on Earth.