Renaissance on Fillmore, 1955-65
During the years following World War II, San Francisco became a haven for artists of all stripes who were seeking cheap rent, good weather, and a bohemian environment populated by kindred spirits who rejected the era’s conservative values in favor of personal freedom, spontaneity, and improvisation. Between 1955 and 1965, San Francisco’s upper Fillmore District […]
Scavenge di Rosa II
Onward! Young Collectors group hosted another great evening of forward thinking food, wine, art and fun. With eats by Le Truc and Kingdom Cake, wines by ZD Wines, Blue Plate and Picayune, coffee by Yo el Rey Roasting and an amazing musical performance by Deluna. Competition was fierce in the scavenger hunt that asked teams […]
Reconstructed World
Reconstructed World focuses on the work of artists who draw viewers into complex narrative tableaux through recreating and restaging sites, objects, and stories. Rather than striving for perfect realism or objective documentation, these projects side-step traditional representation for a more uncanny and ultimately affective experience. The projects in the exhibition utilize a range of media […]
Enrique Chagoya: Surviving Paradise/Sobreviviendo el Paraíso
Enrique Chagoya: Surviving Paradise/Sobreviviendo el Paraíso featured new and significant recent work by the artist highlighting cross-border themes that he has explored throughout his artistic career: immigration, colonization, political struggle, economics and cultural imposition. Through masterful drawings, prints, books and editioned objects, Chagoya brings an analytical and often darkly humorous eye to bear on the […]
Zombie-Proof House
Zombie-Proof House is a meditation on anxiety and hope in a troubled time. This major group exhibition, organized by di Rosa curator Robert Wuilfe, explores recent history and potential futures as they relate to collapse, political upheaval and shared responsibility. Taking its tongue-in-cheek title from the recent predominance of zombies in language and pop culture, […]
Founders Day: A Celebration of Rene di Rosa’s Life and Legacy
Friends of di Rosa, including 65 collection artists, gathered on the birthday of Rene di Rosa to celebrate his life and legacy. Folks from Art Car Fest turned the courtyard into a bizarre car lot. Trio Soleá warmed up the crowd followed by a jam with Mike Henderson, William Wiley and friends. Artists spoke of […]
Enrique Chagoya: Surviving Paradise Opening Reception
An enthusiastic crowd turned out for the opening of Surviving Paradise/Sobreviviendo el Paraíso featuring impressive new works by Enrique Chagoya curated by Robert Wuilfe. Attendees incuded Ed Gilbert of Gallery Paule Anglim, Don and Era Farnsworth of Magnolia Editions, Noah Lang and Anthony Luzi of Electric Works and many di Rosa supporters. Special thanks to […]
Artivore Antics: 9th Annual Benefit Art Auction
The lively event started with cocktails and a tribute to Rene di Rosa, the rest of the night was a feeding frenzy of artwork by renowned regional artists such as Nathan Oliveira, Deborah Oropallo, Enrique Chagoya, John Buck, William Wiley, Maria Porges and many more. Guests were attired in comic fashion under the balloons and […]
Know the Rules-Then Break Them
Know the Rules–Then Break Them featured a selection of photographic works from the di Rosa collection, curated by Doreen Schmid. The works in this exhibition reflected how photography has evolved from traditional documentary device to embodying and shaping various postmodern movements. Artists included: Ruth Bernhard, Bruce Conner, Imogen Cunningham, Bill Dane, Judy Dater, Lynn Hershman, […]
Artivore Antics: Auction Preview
Visitors got a sneak peek at works in the live and silent auctions, including renowned Bay Area artists such as: James Barsness, Chester Arnold, John Casey, Enrique Chagoya, Jason Jagel, Deborah Oropallo, Maria Porges, Rex Ray, Walter Robinson, Travis Somerville, Catherine Wagner, William Wiley and many more. Bidding began October 1 at the Preview Party […]