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It’s only Rock ‘n Roll—and I like it

It’s only Rock ‘n Roll—and I like it

Posted by Ellen Reilly on 25th May 2016

Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution, on view at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, presents a comprehensive retrospective about the life and career of rock impresario Bill Graham (1931–199 … read more
BAMPFA and Architecture of Life

BAMPFA and Architecture of Life

Posted by Ellen Reilly on 4th May 2016

The new Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) building opened earlier this year, at Oxford and Center, across from the UC Berkeley campus. An existing Art Deco-style building ( … read more
Asian Art Museum Turns 50

Asian Art Museum Turns 50

Posted by Ellen Reilly on 15th Apr 2016

Currently on view at the Asian Art Museum, celebrating the museum’s 50th anniversary, is a trio of special exhibitions that provide a fascinating window into past traditions and views of the w … read more
Feathers, Flowers and Frocks

Feathers, Flowers and Frocks

Posted by Ellen Reilly on 30th Mar 2016

Spring arrives at the de Young Museum every year in the form of a botanical homage to art. More than 125 of the Bay Area’s most innovative floral designers will present spectacular arrangements in r … read more
Roman Vishniac Rediscovered

Roman Vishniac Rediscovered

Posted by Ellen Reilly on 2nd Mar 2016

The Contemporary Jewish Museum presents Roman Vishniac Rediscovered, an exhibition from the archive of the International Center of Photography, New York. A remarkable and versatile photographer, Rom … read more