Category Archives: Miscellaneous

A Peculiar Reading, by Latoya Raveneau

[DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Just as all my wine embellished memories are.] The sudden shift from the construction-site brilliance of the hallway to the comfortable dimness of the studio momentarily shocked my eyes blind. The few other … Continue reading 

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Dan Finsel considers the self

Afterword: I think of Dan Finsel’s installation of his new exhibition as a relating to music. Or at least the terms I use to describe the show I draw from my understanding of music, and of opera, and ballet. The first … Continue reading 

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Patricia Fernandez at Commonwealth and Council

Dear Patricia, I’ve just read your book and have been looking at your show. They both are wonderful. Thanks so much for making this work. I’m excited by your questioning of memory, and of history; your stories in the book, as in … Continue reading 

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Works from the Richards / Tuck collection in support of the Parkfield Project @5CarGarage

Artworks from the collection of David Richards and Geoff Tuck are offered for sale to support the continuing Parkfield Project of artist retreats and residencies. Now in its third season, the Parkfield Project has quietly been expanding on the notion of … Continue reading 

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My lab-rat self did things that surprised me, and other observations of silence

  Mon, Feb 18, 2013 I am happy that you have all decided to come to our silent night this Sunday on the 24th of February. Cocktail hour begins at 7:30pm, followed by a simple dinner around 8:30 and performance and … Continue reading 

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If Memory Serves, A UCIRA Project at UC Irvine University Art Gallery

Cristina David, The Square, 2004, (detail) single channel video, 5:34 courtesy of the artist Remembrance of things past is not necessarily the remembrance of things as they were. – Marcel Proust   Continuing our Critical Curatorial Series, the UAG presents If Memory Serves, … Continue reading 

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Mike Hernandez – Who Killed the 28?

In the midst of life, we are in death. All of our celebrations, for the end of this year and for the beginning of the new one, are tempered by our experiences of loss. I think this is ever the … Continue reading 

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“and the full scale model” Wednesday night at Public Fiction

and the full scale model a group show at PUBLIC FICTION Featuring new work by: Anna Helm Chris Hanke Eli Joteva Brandon Jardine Pilar Brooks Brynne Quinlan Jackie Dejesse Timo Yates Emma Sheffer Woodrow Clark Daniele Morkel link to facebook … Continue reading 

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Monte Vista Holiday Raffle!

Come to the Monte Vista Holiday Raffle fundraiser benefit for Monte Vista Projects Friday night, Dec 7th 8-11pm 8pm doors open, 9pm tickets are picked at random free admission, raffle tickets are $10 apiece, buy as many as you want. … Continue reading 

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15 December at Cirrus: Contemporary videos in a context of existentially confrontational prints by a previous generation. Of course you should think about Paul Schimmel’s “Painting the Void” at MOCA, we all should. Yes.

Role Play December 15 – February 2 a video screening with works by Mark Briggs Erica Eyres Alex Gross Anna Mields Jennifer Moon David Snyder and Patricia Valencia Plus: Images in Peril December 15 – February 2 Images in Peril … Continue reading 

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