Michael Killen interviewed Anne on his show at 2:15 this afternoon (KZSU Stanford Radio 90.1 FM).
Harry Cohen's Amazing Opening
Harry himself
a detail
The Bagel Boys: Brian Carter, Peter Strindberg, Skip Henderson, Jack Kamesar, and Harry Cohen
Harry Cohen Comes to Town
It was an exciting day at FOG. Harry Cohen and his pals drove down from Woodacre and unloaded our next show.
Lunch at Hong's after the delivery. These guys have been buddies for a long time. That's Peter, Skip, and Harry, and if you look closely, you can see Anne in the mirror.
Skip Henderson writes this about his pal:
Harry Cohen is as he paints – joyful, exuberant, buoyant, colorful, and bright. His studio is a work of art packed with canvases, colors, mobiles and stabiles. At age 92, Harry bounds around his studio without letting the spring in his step deflect the brushstroke he intends.
The opening reception for Harry's show will be this Saturday, August 5, 12-6 pm.
My Birthday Party
It was my birthday party.
We had cake and birthday cards.
They sang Happy Birthday to me.
This human (her name was Elena) claimed that it was her birthday too.
Happy Birthday, Carmen!
Carmen will be 11 years old tomorrow (Friday) so come by and give her a personal birthday greeting. We’ll be celebrating her from 4-6 with music, cake, and our accustomed bonhomie.
A Couple of Seals Swam in Today
See what we mean? As soon as two of Stephen Fox's birds flew out of the gallery, these two seals swam in.
A Happy Weekend
We had a great weekend at the gallery – we hope you had a good weekend, too! Stephen Fox's work is flying out the door, but as it disappears, he just brings more in.
A Letter to the Editor from Richard Kamler
Nostalgia over Peace Navy
Regarding “Documenting decades of area protest” (Datebook, July 6): The article on protest photographs and the mention of the Peace Navy brought back rich memories of two collaborations I had with the Peace Navy and Bob Heifetz, who passed away several years ago. In 1992, on the eve of Robert Alton Harris’ execution, we decided to surround San Quentin State Prison with the sound of lions roaring. I’d made a recording of lions roaring, and we had speakers on the boat. When the execution was going ahead, we cranked up the sound and made our pass in front of the prison.
Helicopters came, pinned us with a light, and the boat was taken under control by the U.S. Coast Guard. We were charged with a “sound ordinance: a public nuisance.” The charges were later dismissed. A second collaboration with the Peace Navy happened in a protest against the militarism of Fleet Week. We created a large inflatable-looking loaf of french bread and painted in the tricolors of France. On its side, in bold letters, we painted “Make Bread Not Bombs.” We towed it in front of the Dartmouth, where dignitaries were on board. We were taken by the Coast Guard again and later released. I miss the Peace Navy.
Richard Kamler, San Francisco/ San Francisco Chronicle
Richard Kamler and his work at the gallery last August
Stephen Fox: A Joyful Opening
Stephen Fox, Barbara Luzardi, and our own Peter Munks. photo by May Woon
photo by Jason Barnett
photo by May Woon
photo by Jason Barnett
11:59: Are we ready for this?
12:30
1:30
2:00: Anne sounds the foghorn and introduces Stephen. Time for the Artist's Talk.
We listen.
And laugh.
It is a wonderful show. And for an artist who is so serious about his work, there was an extraordinary amount of laughter going on in the gallery today.
A New Flock Flew in Today
A new party of birds flew in today to celebrate Stephen Fox's Opening this Saturday, July 8, from 12-6 pm.
Stephen Fox's Opening Reception July 8
Join us for Fox's Opening Reception this coming Saturday, July 8, from 12 - 6 pm. He'll give an artist's talk at 2:00. Stephen works with wood, bamboo, stone, and most recently, acrylic.
Jenny, the owner of Sweet Passion Bakery, checking out her new purchase, Matador in Motion, by Stephen Fox.
Setting up Stephen Fox's Show
July 1- 30 2017
Opening reception, Saturday, July 8, 12-6pm
Artist’s talk at 2pm
View Fox's work on Instagram.
Boy Wonder
You heard him first at FOG. Extraordinary. Just listen.
This Sunday: James Reale
In our continuous effort to bring art and culture to the Sunset and FOG, please join us on Sunday for some piano music by James Reale. (Check with us for the time at 415-463-5537.)
Sit back and listen to a sample of Reale's music.
p.s. Jeanie and I are still singing every Thursday from 5 o'clock on, so drop on by and "rise up singing," -Peter
Bloomsday
James Joyce, 1915. Photo by Alex Ehrenzweig
To James Joyce and his literary heritage, I would like to propose a modest celebration tomorrow. June 16th is commonly known as "Bloomsday" among his followers. It is the day in 1904 that Joyce based his novel Ulysses, the day he would have a date with Nora in Dublin.
At FOG from 4 o'clock 'till closing, anyone wanting to read a selection, sing a song, drink a libation, or just revel in this extraordinary book is welcome. -Peter
The Usual Suspects
left to right: Robert, Carmen, Anne
Opening Reception: Rita Soyfertis
A viewer, along with Rita (right) become part of a piece of art.
An astonishing exhibition! Rita's mixed media images on transparent surfaces hang so visitors can become part of the floating experience.
Rita demonstrates how a piece of art changes if you view it from the opposite side.
Rita Soyfertis: Hanging Her Show
Transparency Wave, Rita's show, will grace our gallery from now until June 25th.
Please join us for the opening this Saturday, June 3, from 12-6 pm. Rita give an Artist's Talk at 2:00.
Bald Head Empty Mind No Zen
That's the name of John Maroney's new book, which he shared with us today. Some passages from that book:
To be a serious student of Zen is OK. Just not too serious.
You could say Zen is like business as usual, with an outrageously funny sense of humor.
Can anyone say they are permanently Enlightened? NO!
John Maroney loved to laugh, that's for sure. As people left, he would say, "Enjoy yourself!"
Last Chance
photo by Dewitt Cheng
p.s. Below: the artiste duo Anne and Gugger Petter, who paid us a visit today.
Do not miss Tom Akawie's dazzling show! Three more days, tomorrow, May 26th, through Sunday, May 28th. Our hours are noon to 6 pm.