June 25, 2008
In the Museums
BY Dame Zine
Frida Kahlo Exhibit at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Saturday, June 14, 2008 - Sunday, September 28, 2008
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, wife and protègée of muralist Diego Rivera, began painting in 1926 in a folkloric style, while recovering from a near-fatal bus accident. Many of her paintings express both Mexican popular art, and fantastical imagery hinting of her personal pain. Recognized first by the Surrealists, her intriguing persona and unmistakable originality insured her place as a leading figure in modern art. This exhibition commemorates the centennial of the artist's birth, and brings together paintings that span her career. It includes a selection of her own collection of photographs, most of which have never been on public display.
Timed tickets for Frida Kahlo may be purchased online at MuseumTix.com, or call
1-866-912-6326.
Map and Directions:
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 Third Street (between Mission and Howard Streets)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Telephone: 415.357.4000
Expanded Summer Hours:
M-T: 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
W: Closed
TH: 10:00 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.
F: 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
SA & SU: 10:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Dale Chihuly Exhibit at the deYoung Museum
The de Young Museum hosts Dale Chihuly"s first major exhibition in San Francisco from June 14 through September 28, 2008. Chihuly at the de Young includes eleven galleries of Chihuly's works representing the scope of his creative blown glass art over the last four decades. The de Young Museum is the only venue for this exhibition. Chihuly says,"I'm very excited about my upcoming show at the de Young. It will be the most ambitious show I've created to date."
A pioneer of the studio glass movement, Chihuly transforms both form and function of glass in his work, heralding the Pacific Northwest as a vital region in the contemporary art scene. Chihuly contributes to the evolution of public art by creating memorable glass installations for both architectural and natural settings.
Chihuly Tickets: Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and over, $11 for youth 13-17 and students with ID. Children 12 and under are free.
Hours: Tues through Sunday, 9:30 to 5:15 p.m., Fridays until 8:45 p.m.
Timed tickets for Chilhuly may be purchased online: Museum Tix.com , or call 1-866-912-6326.
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