See you Space Cowboy... From Hakusai to HipHop

See You Space Cowboy...From Hokusai to Hiphop

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Event Time 12:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m. PT
Cost Free
Location Fine Arts Gallery
Contact Email fineartsgallery@sfsu.edu

Overview

Co-organized by Sharon E. Bliss, Kevin B. Chen and SF State professor Dr. Dawn-Elissa Fischer with recent San Francisco State alum Cooper Fareira and current SF State student Zaki Willis.

The exhibition explores the influence of Japanese graphic arts, manga, and anime on contemporary visual culture. See You Space Cowboy...From Hokusai to Hiphop includes an original Hokusai portfolio on loan from the Sutro Library, and works from Rozeal. with Apexer, Yuki Maruyama, Craig Nagasawa, Mike and Mark Davis aka The Madtwiinz, Masako Miki, Sylvia Solochek Walters, Daniel Acosta, Gajin Fujita, Rock M. Sakura, Erika Klash, and a selection of anime-inspired skate decks. Major support for this exhibition has been provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

Exhibition Dates: September 23 through October 26

  • Opening reception: Saturday, September 23, 1 to 3 p.m.
  • Closing reception: Friday, October 20, 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Regular hours: Tuesday through Friday, 12 to 4 p.m.

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