What: Momento mori, photography by Jennifer & David Nicholson When: October 17–November 3, 2012 Where: The Ramp Gallery, a community curated space at 934 Brannan St. (between 8th and 9th) Memento mori is a Latin phrase that translates as “remember your mortality.” It originally referred to a …
On Saturday, October 20th, twelve Bay Area artists pay tribute to love, life, loss and resiliency through song, story and performance.
The centuries-old tradition of building altars to welcome and celebrate deceased loved ones fuses with present-day artists’ sentiments on the state of life and politics. Elaborate, traditional altars and multi-dimensional art installations are on display through November 10th with extended viewing hours.
Submit your installation work, altars & flat work for consideration by August 13, 2012.
Join us for live music by Classical Revolution, performances by exhibiting artists and the Oakland Improv Collective, and an artist market.
Artists embrace the beauty of life and honor the spirits of the dead. Visit their altars and installations through November 5 with extended gallery hours.
Live music, interactive performance, and the unveiling of altars and installations by more than 80 artists. Friday, October 7, 6–9PM.
Tonight in the free zone of the de Young Museum! A special installation by Rio & René Yañez and performers from Oakland Improv Collective and Circus Bella celebrating the life of Pablo Picasso. Pose for photos with characters from Picasso’s life.