Upcoming Events Throughout the State

Borderlandia: Cultural Topography by Einar and Jamex de la Torre
September 26, 2010 – January 9, 2011
“We’re very comfortable with the baroque and quite uninterested in minimalism.”– Einar and Jamex de la Torre
Tired of plain vanilla? Come face to face with extravagant mix-media sculptures layered with glowing color, diverse cultures and acerbic social commentary created by internationally celebrated artists, Einar and Jamex de la Torre at CAFAM.
Opening on September 26, 2010, Borderlandia: Cultural Topography by Einar and Jamex de la Torre offers an eye-popping study of the terrain at the periphery of USA and Mexico. Conjuring up a vivid multi-polar world, the brothers create large-scale glass sculptures loaded with geopolitics and wit. Informed by their own cross-cultural encounters, the brother’s works are a visual and intellectual hybrid. Realized through the brothers’ collaboration, Borderlandia presents a fearless depiction of life
and art on the fringe. Vivid imagery presented in a satirical and engaging manner boldly tackles issues of cultural duality and the melting pot of Southern California.

5814 Wilshire Blvd / LA, CA 90036 / Tel. 323.937.4230 / www.cafam.org
Museum Hours Museum Admission
Monday: CLOSED Regular admission: $5
Tuesday – Thursday: 11am – 5pm Students, Teachers, Seniors: $3
Saturday, Sunday: 12pm – 6pm Members and children under 12: FREE

“Elegant Pit Stops: The Historicist Garages of San Francisco”

SF Environment is proud to announce the September 27, 2010 opening of Elegant Pit Stops: The Historicist Garages of San Francisco. Professor Mark Kessler, a faculty member at UC,Davis’ Design Program, is the curator for this exhibit of architectural photographs by Sharon Risedorph. The exhibit highlights the beauty inherent in early 20th century parking garages—both the ornamented architectural facades and the rough unfinished interiors. Kessler’s ongoing research on this topic, as well as Risedorph’s edifying photos, suggest that these low-brow historicist garages are a vital source of urban character that contribute to The City’s architectural diversity.

The exhibit is housed at the EcoCenter, the community face of SF Environment—the municipal department that oversees some of San Francisco’s most ambitious environmental goals. Through its various activities and programs, SF Environment serves as a link to the Bay Area’s wealth of sustainable resources. The exhibit closes on November 24, 2010.

Where:
EcoCenter
11 Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.sfenvironment.org
(415) 355-3700

When:
Exhibition Dates:
• Monday, September 27, 2010 thru Wednesday, November 24, 2010.
• The EcoCenter is open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.

44th California International Antiquarian Book Fair
February 11 - 13, 2011 at Concourse Exhibition Center Features
Thousands of Rare Books and Manuscripts from
Hundreds Of Booksellers, Plus Book Arts Seminars And Special Music-Themed Exhibits For Collectors and Visitors.
Thousands of book lovers, buyers, browsers and sellers will come together when the 44th California International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to San Francisco.
Featuring collections and rare treasures from more than 200 booksellers from the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), the world's largest rare book fair is a bibliophile's delight, featuring a rich selection of books, manuscripts, maps and other printed materials, including incunabula, literature from all centuries and nationalities, fine bindings, children's and illustrated books, ephemera, and antiquarian books of all kinds, such as law, architecture, cookery, science, history and most other subject areas one can conceivably imagine.

For more information visit: www.sfbookfair.com or the ABAA website at www.abaa.org; or call (415) 962-2500, (800) 454-6401

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