Monthly Archives: September 2014

Artists in Golden Gate Park (talk)

Posted on September 21, 2014 by fromthethicket

On Wednesday night (Sept. 24), I will be talking about “Artists in Golden Gate Park” at the Canessa Gallery (708 Montgomery St., San Francisco).  The talk begins at 7 pm and the gallery will be open before and after to view … Continue reading →

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the apple press sculpture in golden gate park

Posted on September 8, 2014 by fromthethicket

For some reason I always assumed this sculpture was about wine.  That muscled, bare-footed figure evokes for me a beautiful Greek god (Dionysus, Greek god of wine?).  Even on a typical foggy day in the park, he conjures a warm day in late … Continue reading →

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Stephen Kane’s new photo exhibit

Posted on September 5, 2014 by fromthethicket

Steve Kane has a new photo exhibit opening tonight at Canessa Gallery.  Included are many beautiful photographs of Golden Gate Park.  I will be giving a talk on “Artists in Golden Gate Park” in conjunction with this exhibit on September 24 at 7 pm. … Continue reading →

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