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Free TuesdaysFree First Tuesday
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On the
1st
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of every month
November 04, 2003
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May 07, 2013
All day
Museum admission is free on the first Tuesday of every month.
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Curator TalkPaula De Cristofaro on Jay DeFeo's Incision
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Paula De Cristofaro, conservator, painting, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA curators share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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LectureJohn Yau presents Three Lectures on Jasper Johns
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
7:00 p.m.
John Yau, poet, critic, and essayist
Andrew Joron, poet
Introduced by Caitlin Haskell, assistant curator of painting and sculpture, SFMOMAAn award-winning and prolific writer on visual culture, John Yau has published more than 50 books of poetry, artists' books, fiction, and art criticism, including The Passionate…
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Curator TalkJulie Charles on Richard Serra's Gutter Corner Splash: Night Shift
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Julie Charles, associate curator of education, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA curators share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Curator TalkAnne Bast Davis on Anselm Kiefer's Unternehmen Seelöwe (Operation Sea Lion)
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Anne Bast Davis, curatorial assistant, painting and sculpture, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA curators share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Special EventJay DeFeo Community Tribute
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Saturday, February 02, 2013
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Jay DeFeo's central role in the artistic culture of San Francisco over a period spanning four decades, from the 1950s through the 1980s, makes her both a figure of local pride and…
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Curator TalkCaitlin Haskell on René Magritte's Les valeurs personnelles (Personal Values)
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Thursday, February 07, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Caitlin Haskell, assistant curator of painting and sculpture, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA curators share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Artist TalkLeo Villareal on The Bay Lights
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Thursday, February 07, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Leo Villareal, artist
Pioneering light sculptor Leo Villareal discusses his latest project, The Bay Lights, an installation celebrating the completion of the bridge's new eastern span. Comprising…
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Curator TalkSandra S. Phillips on South Africa in Apartheid and After
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Sandra S. Phillips, senior curator of photography, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA curators share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Curator TalkDominic Willsdon on Billy Monk
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Dominic Willsdon, Leanne and George Roberts Curator of Education and Public Programs, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA curators share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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ConversationThom Mayne and Neil M. Denari on Lebbeus Woods
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Thom Mayne, architect
Neil M. Denari, architectLebbeus Woods — architect, artist, and cofounder of the Research Institute for Experimental Architecture — was known for innovative designs that challenge notions of…
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Curator TalkJared Ledesma on Felix Gonzalez-Torres's "Untitled" (America #1)
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Jared Ledesma, curatorial assistant, painting and sculpture, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA curators share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Free Tuesday ProgramOn Lebbeus Woods
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Tuesday, March 05, 2013
noon
Joseph Becker and Jennifer Dunlop Fletcher, assistant curators of architecture and design, SFMOMA
Lebbeus Woods, Architect features 40 years of work by one of the most influential architects of our time. Admired among architects, designers, filmmakers, writers, and artists…
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Gallery TalkTanya Zimbardo on Ray Johnson
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Thursday, March 07, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Tanya Zimbardo, assistant curator of media arts, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Artist Talk"Too Much Is Enough": A Talk on Garry Winogrand
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Thursday, March 07, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Tod Papageorge, photographer
Introduced by photographer and Garry Winogrand guest curator Leo Rubinfien
Tod Papageorge began to photograph in 1962, during his last semester as a student in literature at the University of New Hampshire. By 1966 he had moved to New York City and been…
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LuncheonA New Age in Art: Access and Opportunity
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
noon
Alan Braverman, engineer and entrepreneur, The Giant Pixel Corporation
Willa Koerner, digital engagement associate, SFMOMA
Elliot Loh, creative designer, The Giant Pixel Corporation
Chris Sollars, artist
Moderator: Frank Smigiel, associate curator of public programs, SFMOMAThe Modern Art Council of SFMOMA invites you to Art Sandwiched In, a series of two panel discussions featuring prominent members of the broader arts community. Guests will enjoy an…
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Gallery TalkGina Basso on Garry Winogrand
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Gina Basso, public programs associate, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Gallery TalkJoseph Becker on Lebbeus Woods's Einstein Tomb
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Joseph Becker, assistant curator of architecture and design, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Special EventAhhhcade
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Location: Contemporary Jewish Museum
Time summary information
San Francisco, CAPresented by Babycastles, Glitchlab, and SFMOMA
Featured Games:
Everything Is Dolphins (DIY Dungeons)
Fireplace (Ted Martens)
Guru Meditation (Ian Bogost)
Marvelous Melodies of Mutazione (Douglas Wilson, Alessandro Coronas + Nils Deneken)
Panoramical (Fernando Ramallo, David Kanaga, Matt Divito + Brendan Byrne)
SoundSelf (Robin Arnott)Ahhhcade is a one-day arcade of games meant to promote relaxation, cooperation, and open-world exploration.
Hosted at SFMOMA, right down the street from the Game Developers…
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Gallery TalkStella Lochman on Damien Hirst's Pretty Vacant
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Stella Lochman, education and public programs assistant, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Live ArtA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Museum
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
7:00 p.m.
George Chen, comedian
Cliff Hengst, artist and musician
Kevin Killian, writer
Geraldine Kim, poet
Anne McGuire, artist
Anna Seregina, comedianBas Jan Ader, Fall I, 1970; Fall II, 1970; Broken Fall (Organic), 1971; Broken Fall (Geometric), 1971; videos, 4 min. running time
Humor and modern art have a long history together. From the absurdity of Dada and Surrealism, to the playfulness of Fluxus, to the irony of Pop art and the satire of political art,…
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Free Tuesday ProgramGarry Winogrand in a New Light
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
noon
Erin O'Toole, assistant curator of photography, SFMOMA
Widely considered one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, Garry Winogrand became one of the principal voices of the eruptive 1960s, managing to capture the…
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Gallery TalkPeter Denny on Reisebüro (Travel Agency)
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Peter Denny, public relations associate, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Artist TalkChristian Marclay with Greil Marcus
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Sound and video artist Christian Marclay became well known for his early experimentation with turntables and intentionally damaged records used to create sound collage. His 24-hour…
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Special EventComedy in the Gallery
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Performances take place at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
This afternoon SFMOMA invites a group of local comedians to deliver their irreverent, art-inspired humor in the presence of the work that inspired it.
Guest comedians include:…
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Gallery TalkRudolf Frieling on Lynn Hershman Leeson: The Agent Ruby Files
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Rudolf Frieling, curator of media arts, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Artist TalkMary Heilmann
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Often referred to as an artist's artist, Mary Heilmann creates abstract paintings as well as ceramics and furniture that traverse craft and fine art. Sourced from dreams,…
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Gallery TalkJared Ledesma on Richard Hamilton's War Games
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Jared Ledesma, curatorial assistant, painting and sculpture, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Artist TalkMathieu Lehanneur
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
7:00 p.m.
French designer Mathieu Lehanneur bridges problems and solutions with innovative product designs, which are more often informed by science and technology than formal design…
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Book LaunchModern Art Desserts
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Artist Talk, 2:00 p.m., Phyllis Wattis Theater
Book Signing, 3:00 p.m., Haas Atrium
Reception, 4:00 p.m., Blue Bottle Coffee BarGet a taste of this delicious new book from pastry chef Caitlin Freeman, of Miette bakery and Blue Bottle Coffee, with recipes inspired by artworks by Ellsworth Kelly, Roy…
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Special EventArt Auction 2013 Preview Weekend
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Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Preview auction artworks in advance of Art Auction 2013. Live and silent lots will be on display.
For more information, call 415.618.3263, email artauction@sfmoma.org, or visit …
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Special EventArt Auction 2013
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Join us for Art Auction 2013, an exhilarating evening presented by the Modern Art Council to benefit SFMOMA's engaging exhibitions and public programs. The event will feature…
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Gallery TalkJennifer Dunlop Fletcher on Lebbeus Woods's Terra Nova
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Jennifer Dunlop Fletcher, assistant curator of architecture and design, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on individual artworks. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Artist TalkCatherine Opie
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Documentary photographer Catherine Opie gained early recognition in the 1990s for her provocative photographs of the LGBT community, including images of artists and inmates, many…
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Special EventJewelry Designer Trunk Show and Sale
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Meet some of our favorite artists and see their latest designs at the spring trunk show and sale. Local, national, and international designers will be showing fresh new work not…
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Art and ConversationSlow Art Day
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tess Thackara, 1:00 p.m.
Duane Deterville, 2:00 p.m.
Emily Wilson, 3:00 p.m.In collaboration with international grassroots organization Slow Art Day, SFMOMA challenges you to devote ten uninterrupted minutes to looking at a single work of art slowly. Join …
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Curator TalkJulie Charles on Chuck Close's Robert
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Thursday, May 02, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Julie Charles, associate curator of education, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on a single artwork. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Special EventThe Clock 24-Hour Screenings
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Thursday, April 4, 11:00 a.m. - Friday, April 5, 5:45 p.m. (for members only)
Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m. - Sunday, May 5, 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m. - Sunday, May 12, 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 11:00 a.m. - Sunday, May 19, 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 25, 11:00 a.m. - Sunday, May 26, 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, June 1, 10:00 a.m. - Sunday, June 2, 5:45 p.m.Six continuous screenings offer the opportunity to view the 24-hour piece in full.
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Special EventStories in the Galleries
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Saturday, May 4, 2013
Performances take place at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.Guests include Victoria Doggett, Sharon Eberhardt, Mia Paschal, and Wendy Dherin.
As part of an experimental new program, SFMOMA invited local storytellers and writers to produce short, fictional narratives in response to works in the museum's collection.…
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Cocktail ReceptionBeyond Museum Walls: Envisioning Public Art
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Monday, May 06, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Neal Benezra, director, SFMOMA
Bill Fontana, artist
Catherine Wagner, artist
Moderator: Janet Bishop, curator of painting and sculpture, SFMOMAThe Modern Art Council of SFMOMA invites you to Art Sandwiched In, a series of two panel discussions featuring prominent members of the broader arts community. Guests will enjoy a…
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Curator TalkPeter Samis on Garry Winogrand
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Peter Samis, associate curator of interpretation, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on a single artwork. Talks last 20 minutes.
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Live ArtBen Kinmont Closing Reception and Reactivation
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Closing Reception, Sunday, May 12, 2013, 3:00 p.m.
Reactivation through June 12, 2013Ben Kinmont: Prospectus closes May 12 with a reactivation of On becoming something else: local restaurants Bar Tartine, Rich Table, State Bird Provisions, Outerlands, Bar Jules and Camino will add new portrait-dishes of artists who followed their practice out of the art world and into something else.
The exhibition Ben Kinmont: Prospectus presents ephemeral and archival material from three projects that negotiate the boundaries between art and life. On becoming something else…
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Special EventArtPadSF Opening Night Benefiting the SECA Art Award
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Opening Benefit Part - VIP reception
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Opening Benefit Party - General admissionFrom May 16 to 19, 2013 the third annual ArtPadSF will transform the Phoenix Hotel into a visual arts destination, with over 40 hotel rooms being taken over by galleries and…
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Curator TalkGary Garrels on Ellsworth Kelly
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Gary Garrels, Elise S. Haas Senior Curator of Painting and Sculpture, SFMOMA
Each Thursday, hear from the people behind the scenes at the museum as SFMOMA staff share perspectives on a single artwork. Talks last 20 minutes.
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