Back to Frida Kahlo, Lani had also bought me some gifts from the MOMA store--apparently Rex Ray is the first featured in a new Artists' Series product line for MOMA. I couldn't be more delighted. I've always loved his work from the beginning of his career (paper collages, resin panels) before all the licensing. I feel almost territorial about him, for example I don't want his designs to become mere apartment therapy motifs (see the ubiquitous Warhol), but I support his success. I'm so pleased that he was chosen for this new series. Lani got me a large notebook and a postcard wooden panel with one of his designs. NICE! Thanks!!
In other news, Barry McGee's alter ego, Lydia Fong, is exhibiting at Ratio 3, a gallery in the Mission. The exhibition will be up until mid-October.
Lastly, I unfortunately missed a Bay area showing of the doc Beautiful Losers, featuring artists Barry McGee, Margaret Kilgallen, Geoff McFettridge, et al. Some of the greats from our own "Mission School". Can't wait for wide release, and even better, a DVD release. Good stuff.
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Hey, I'm your friend, A! I made the blog! I feel so hip and famous. Loved the Frida Kahlo exhibit, despite the crowds. And it was followed by a yummy dinner at Zazil (that's Zazil, not pibil ;). It would have only been a more perfect Sunday afternoon/evening outing if you had been able to join.
hey alison!!!! i was torn between seeing frida without sunday crowds and the idea of hanging out with you! but i knew at some point we'd converge over a game of rummikub. hah!
oh lord, lani told me about the pibil. you are so tri-lingual. go girl.
have you seen ann and david's new addition?
Oh your day sounds so delightful! Me and L are going on Sunday to the Kahlo!
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