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Perhaps the most mystical of contemporary art I’ve seen in one exhibition is now being shown at The Contemporary Jewish Museum. Night Begins the Day: Rethinking Space, Time, and Beauty is thoughtful, provocative and mystical. The Jewish concept of time states that day begins at sundown. In context, this collection of sculpture, painting, photography, film and installation, by a diverse group of artists, expresses alternative ways of considering space, time and beauty, and in doing so, presents c …

Announcing our second San Francisco store, at Fort Mason Center!  Chock-full of creative goodness like you are accustomed to find at our Market Street store, here we'll have all the basics plus a lot more to stimulate and inspire. Opening this fall! rendering by Shaum Mehra, ArcHive Design Fort Mason Center has long been an arts and culture destination, and we are thrilled to be joining the community. Our neighbors in Building D include The Mexican Museum, Blue Bear School …

Kalligraphia XIV: An Exhibition by Members of the Friends of Calligraphy Every year since 1976, the Friends of Calligraphy has presented its members’ work in an exhibit at the San Francisco Public Library titled Kalligraphia—a word that translates to “beautiful writing.” Come see the exquisite work by Thomas Ingmire, David Brock, Georgianna Greenwood, Carl Rohrs, Susan Skarsgard, and many more. I was thrilled to see a piece by Dorothy Yuki—an artist I interviewed on thi …

Insider Block Printing Tips, Tricks  and Techniques FLAX's very own printmaking expert Anna Lark, is here to share her experience, knowledge and passion for the process.  Read on and get inspired to carve! Relief printing is printing from raised images.  Block printing using wood or linoleum involves carving away material to create a printable image. Printmaking is an art that has been used since the fifth century or before and remains popular today. It allows for …

FLAX interviews local artist Ingrid C. Lockowandt Ingrid C. Lockowandt brings a powerful and unique approach to her paintings, noted for their vibrant colors and crisp edges. Her portraits and figurative works inspire awe through their depth and emotion. In her work she tries to look beyond the surface of her subject’s likeness to reach the spirit, character and essence of her subject. Studying the human condition has always been a tremendous inspiration to this artist. Portraits …