Recognizing artistic light in darkness and courage in truth

I just came across this: the ArtVenture Freedom to Create Prize. The US$ 100,000 prize is designed to recognize artists whose works promote human rights, free expression, empathy, equality and understanding. This international prize will recognize artists who use their talents to promote human rights, including the freedom of expression, empathy, equality and [...]

Light my way

Another groovy light!

Climbing Light $43 Dimensions - 5w x 3d x 7h “

Polished zinc wire
Translucent lamp holder
Chrome top 40 watt bulb recommended (candelabra-based)

A simple and striking wall lamp that loves to climb beside your bed to act as an effective reading light. The silver topped bulb creates a decorative down light.
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Shark in the Mission

From our friend Debbie Sciales:

This last semester, I helped my dear friend, neighbor, and mosaic artist, Sarah Dorrance, teach an art class to children of the Synergy School. After a semester of work, the piece is finished. We installed the mosaic (6′ x 25′ ) at the corner of 25th and Valencia over the [...]

Art Education 2.0?

I recently found this great social network for art teachers called Art Education 2.0
Art Education 2.0 is for art educators at all levels who are interested in using digital technologies to enhance and transform art teaching and learning. The aim of Art Education 2.0 is to explore ways of using technology to promote effective art [...]

Venus at the hospital

If you were following my Venus saga (I was not sure if this art piece was going to get into the Alta Bates Hospital Gallery due to a nudity restriction), I just wanted to follow up (I’m sure you were waiting to know!) that she was welcomed into the gallery fine. I’ve included some photos [...]

Women, Art, Politics show closing June 29

Judy Johnson-Williams and I went to the opening of this show back in March, and it is weird but I haven’t talk to one other woman who has seen it - SO GO IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN IT! It is a great show with some very provocative installations.
Organized by Yerba Buena Center of the Arts [...]

Reiko’s glass kimono

Reiko Fujii, a fellow JFKU arts and consciousness alumni, is exhibiting her art piece, Glass Ancestral Kimono, mixed media, 2002. It is part of a group show at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek. Reiko is an Asian American artist and explores issues about her identity in relation to her family, her Japanese ancestry [...]

Glass gardens and more at de Young Museum

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We went to opening night of Chihuly at the de Young, June 14 - September 28 and it was spectacular. The de Young did not disappoint with the terrific lighting and installation that really showed of the beauty of the magical environments [...]

Summer afternoon deeelite

DAS had a most splendid fashion show and sale at the Woodside home of Jonathon and Miss Laura. Spiked lemonade, a guest doggy, models galore, barbecue, and splashy hot tub made for a wonderful summer Saturday.

Deborah Sciales, the designer herself

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A Sotheby’s Appraisal Event

 
My partner got a beautiful Buddhist painting handed down to him. His mom’s aunt brought it back from China. We have always wanted to know more about it and have wondered what it may be worth. Now we will get a chance to ask the experts!
A Sotheby’s Appraisal Event in Celebration of
Power and Glory: Court [...]