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January 10th, 2007
Before I moved to Southern California, I had the distinct impression that it might be somewhat lacking in the area of art and culture (or as they say in Boston, aaht and cul-cha). I’ve since discovered that this stereotype of So-Cal, no doubt invented and perpetrated by east coasters like myself, is not entirely true. I mean, there’s definitely some stuff going on.
In fact, there are three events, all happening in the next few weeks, that I feel compelled to share. If you live in San Diego you should check them out. If you live somewhere else, I offer these events up as proof that, well, there’s definitely some stuff going on. Pretty good stuff.
SPACECRAFT GALLERY presents New York artist Craig Kane
Spacecraft is the super cool new gallery and studio space in North Park, conceived, built and run by my uber talented friend Chris Puzio (among others). Here’s the scoop on the featured artist according to the Spacecraft crew:
“A San Diego native, Craig Kane returns to America’s finest city with a large exhibition of small painting and sculpture at Spacecraft Gallery in North Park. Craig’s miniature painting and diminutive scenes impart his urban melancholy with humor, surprise and magic!”
The opening receptiong is this Saturday from 6-9pm, and the show will be up through 2/9/07. Spacecraft Gallery is located at 2865 North Park Way (behind the North Park Theater).
JOHN DIRKS, SCULPTOR — A Retrospective
John has been honored with a beautiful exhibit at the Mingei International Museum - featuring 40 sculptures spanning four decades (including a piece from the Hanson/Betrothed collection). The Mingei says “These elegant architectural sculptures combine exotic woods and acrylic.” I say his work is simply stunning. Check out Kelly’s photos if you can’t make it. If you go, make sure you get there before February 11.
¡VIVA OBJECTS!
Avid collectors Steve Aldana, Ron Kerner and Dave Hampton are the masterminds behind Objects USA - an online gallery and resource for mid-century art and design. Later this month they present ¡VIVA OBJECTS!, the latest in a continuing series of sales exhibitions. The preview and reception (not to be missed!) is on Friday, Jan. 26th at 7pm, and the show will be open on Jan. 27th and Jan. 28th from
10 to 5.
Items for sale are all vintage, from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s, and include paintings, sculpture, pottery, furniture and functional objects for indoor and outdoor use. Many of the pieces are rare finds, often from the artist’s personal collections, and are offered for sale and viewing for the first time in decades.
