Friday, September 19, 2008

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Arts of the Islamic World from Turkey to Indonesia

Asian Art Museum10 am - 5 pm, till 9pm on Thu

The Islamic cultures of Asia are varied, rich and complex. This exhibition of approximately sixty paintings, manuscripts, ceramics, textiles,…

Children's Exhibits

Children's Discovery Museum of San Josecall for details

The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids. Exhibits include "Bubbalogna," "Current Connections," "Secrets of Circles"…

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246 and Counting

SFMOMA11am - 5:45pm, till 8:45pm on Thu

Exhibit showcases books, posters, furniture and other objects acquired since Henry Urbach joined the museum staff. This unorthodox exhibition…

Martin Puryear Prints

de Young Museum9:30am - 5:15pm, till 8:45pm on Fri

Best known as a sculptor, Martin Puryear has returned in recent years to an exploration of printmaking, masterfully rendering his three-dimensional…

Frida Kahlo

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art10am-7:45pm

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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Physics of Toys

Exploratorium11am-3pmGet busy exploring things that …

On the third Saturday of every month, the Exploratorium presents Physics of Toys, an interactive laboratory that explores toys in a one-on-one…

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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History of Technology Exhibit

Moah Museum of American Heritage11am-4pm

The museum features exhibits celebrating the history of technology, including a vintage kitchen, a print shop and a radio-repair shop.

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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–5pm

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

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