The LAB is pleased to present
2004 AD: Reviewing Art & Design,
a group exhibition co-curated by Allegra Fortunati with Rex Ray
Friday, April 23 - Saturday, May 22, 2004
Gallery hours: Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-6 PM
Opening Reception: Friday April 23, 6-9 PM
Free admission
at The LAB, 2948 16th Street @ Capp, San Francisco
The LAB continues to celebrate its 20th Anniversary year with the
upcoming exhibition, 2004 AD: Reviewing Art and Design, co-
curated by
Allegra Fortunati in consultation with Rex Ray as part of The LAB's
20th anniversary season programming. The exhibition is about the
line
or blur between art and design and asks the following questions: What
are the differences and similarities between art and design,
particularly around aesthetic issues? How does work in fine art
inform design work and vice versa? What challenges and opportunities
exist for those working on both tracks? Is it a workable combination
or a livable life?
2004 AD features the fine art and design work of, Didi Dunphy, Amy
Franceschini, Nick Philip Rex Ray, Donna Schumacher, Wayne Smith,
Eefje Theeuws, Bruce Tomb, and Kim Weller, all artists/designers with
some connection to the Bay Area. We will also host a panel discussion
aimed at would-be artists/designers who are considering working in
both arenas and want to know about the advantages and disadvantages of
doing so.
Special Events to be held in conjunction with 2004 AD:
Rethinking Art and Design: A Livable Life?
Wednesday, May 5, at 7 PM
$5-7 Sliding Scale Admission
In conjunction with the 2004 AD exhibition, The LAB will host a panel
discussion featuring 2004 AD artists. They will address the work
practices, aesthetics and concerns of artists working to both earn a
living and succeed in the fine arts. Art patrons, artists and
designers are encouraged to come and participate in the dialogue.
PRINCIPLE and PARADOX
Featuring performing artists Bob Davis & Laurie Amat
Thursday, May 20, 8 PM
$7-15 Sliding Scale Admission
LAB veterans Laurie Amat and Bob Davis present a special evening of
music and spoken word. Laurie and Bob will perform new works
channeling such cultural luminaries as Samuel Beckett, Werner
Heisenberg and James Dickey, create site-specific pieces reflecting
the work exhibited in 2004 AD, and sing a few favorite songs from each
of their repertoires with special guests, pianist J. Raoul Brody,
guitarist from The Reverend Screaming Fingers (Lucio Menegon), and
vocalist Cynthia Weyuker.
2004 AD is made possible in part by a generous grant from the LEF
Foundation with additional support from Agnes Bourne.
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Elisabeth Beaird, Admin Dir
The LAB/2948 16th Street/SF CA 94103
415-864-8855/phone
415-864-8860/fax
http://www.thelab.org
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