So what can I say about San Francisco...oh yeah, it's absolutely brilliant! Definitely now my top pick of places I want to live.
We stayed at the Hotel Kabuki in Japan town and hoofed it most of the journey arting it up as we made our merry way.
First stop was White Walls and The Shooting gallery, I had to stop here after seeing so many pics of the place in Juxtapoz. Only got a couple of strange looks at I snapped a few photos and explained that I was art blogging.
I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak of a piece by Chris Pugliese, his work is evidently striking, being that I picked it out sitting on the floor wrapped in plastic waiting for an upcoming show. Justin, a gallery employee was nice enough to unwrap it so I could get a better look.
Next stop was 111 Minna, hidden in an alley it's easy to miss if you don't keep your eyes peeled for the bright red door, but is a definite must. I was told that I had to check it out by artist friend Matt Brown (of Push Gallery in Phoenix), and I was not disappointed. From an artists perspective and from a viewers as well, I advise checking it out.
Next time I hope to catch an opening here, but we had strict plans involving a night of burlesque, featuring the remarkable..ahem..talents of the Hubba Hubba review at San Fran's DNA Lounge...but I'll save that for net time. ;)
