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Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Robert Bechtle: Painting as We Are Date + Time Tuesday, April 05, 2005 noon - 1:00 p.m. Location Phyllis Wattis Theater Overview Known as a founding photorealist, Robert Bechtle paints quiet, evocative images of everyday life. In 1965, Bechtle began to use snapshot-like photographs of his Bay Area surroundings as part of his painting practice. He has spent the intervening years painting ordinary middle-class culture not just as it appears in photos, but as it is experienced. Bishop discusses Bechtle's distinctive vision and his career over the last 40 years. Participants Janet Bishop, curator, painting and sculpture, SFMOMA Admission + Ticketing Museum and program admission are free.

Free Tuesday Program