Wednesday, September 17, 2008

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Frida Kahlo

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art10am-9:45pm

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo began painting in 1926, while recovering from a near-fatal bus accident, and soon became captivated by the medium's…

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In Our Own Backyard

Oakland Museum of California10 am - 5 pm, opens at 12noon on Sun

The exhibition offers visitors a virtual tour through the East Bay's most scenic parks and open spaces, following the flow of water from snow-capped…

Timothy Horn: Bitter Sweet

de Young Museum9:30am–5:15pm

The Australian artist uses sugar, scale and the legend of Alma Spreckels as materials for three large-scale works. Australian artist Timothy…

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Vollard, Editeur: Illustrated Books Published by the Legendary French Art Dealer

Legion of Honor9:30am-5:15pm

Vollard, Editeur is the second in a series of exhibitions that focus on legendary publishers who were primarily art dealers. Ambroise Vollard…

Mary Cassatt and Les Femmes Impressionnistes: Berthe Morisot, Eva Gonzales and Marie Bracquemond.

Legion of Honor9:30am–5:15pm

At the time Impressionism was born, female artists were starting to come to the forefront of the art world. Women Impressionists breaks new…

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The Half-Life of a Dream

SFMOMA10am - 5:45pm, open till 7:45pm on Thu & Sun

Exhibit contains 50 paintings, sculptures and installations that explores the transition of art since the post-Mao era. This selection of…

Light Walks

Exploratorium10am-5pm

Works by Jane Aaron, Michael Brown, Mark Esper, Kit Kube, and Michael Through October 5, 2008 Light Walks is an art exhibition in honor…

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Harvey Comics Exhibit

Cartoon Art Museum11am-5pm

"From Richie Rich to Wendy the Witch: The Art of Harvey Comics" displays original art from comic books and merchandise.

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Top Secret: Mission Toy

Children's Discovery Museum of San Josecall for details

Children discover different toys from around the world. Free with admission.

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Voices From the Cannery

History | San Josesee website for details

An online-only exhibit presenting oral histories from former plant workers. Visit www.historysanjose.org/cannerylife to view the exhibit.

Technology Exhibits

The Tech Museum of Innovation10am-5pm

Museum hosts "Life Tech," "Innovation" and "Exploration."

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Studio Practices

Cantor Arts Center10am–8pm

Prints from the 16th through 18th centuries of artist mock-ups.

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Stone River

Cantor Arts Centercall for details

An outdoor environmental installation by Andy Goldsworthy.

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Label Legacy

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This online exhibit focuses on various local labeling companies, the labeling process and the legacy of the everyday works of art. Visit…

The Crown of the Peninsula

Los Altos History Museumnoon-4pm

Exhibit depicts the uses of local land and its inhabitants over time.

650.948.9427

Charles Babbage's Difference Engine No. 2

Computer History Museumcall for details

One of the earliest designs for an automatic computing engine. Live demonstrations take place Wed-Fri at 2pm and Sat-Sun at 1 and 2pm.

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Capelinhos 50-Year Anniversary

History Parkcall for details

Documentation of the 50 years since the devastation of the Capelinhos Volcano, which caused a wave of immigration of Azoreans to California.

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