TATE's In Focus uses previously unpublished archival letters, photographs, press materials, shipping records and curatorial documents to chart Around the Blues movements from 1957 to its acquisition by Tate in 1964....
Not only does this book provide deep philosophical and technical insight into the artist's studio practice, paint techniques, and materials, but it also acknowledges paint fabricators, suppliers, and assistants, rectifying previous inaccurate descriptions about the artist's use of materials. The book is full of information...
Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Sam Francis: The '70s, February 15–April 12, 2019 Join us during Frieze Week for an exhibition of Sam Francis works created between 1970 and 1979 including paintings on canvas, paintings on paper, and monotypes. "The '70s were arguably Sam Francis’ most spectacularly innovative decade,...
An exhibition of paintings by the acclaimed California artist Sam Francis now on view at Heather James Fine Art, Palm Desert through April 29, 2019. Drawing upon diverse influences including Fauvism, French Impressionism and Modernism, Color Field painting, and Japanese calligraphy, Francis is considered a...
The exhibition features works from three important artists spanning two generations: Sam Francis, Walasse Ting and Ayako Rokkaku. These artists represent different origins, eras and techniques yet share commonalities in their passion and use of color....
Look for “DEAR Big SAM” article in Arts of Asia, Sept - Oct issue. Congratulations @johnalbertseed https://www.artsofasianet.com/back_issues/back_issue.php?issue_code=2018_sep_oct Image credit: Paint spattered “Fresh Air” letter from Walasse Ting to Sam Francis (page 1), dated November 19th, 1971. Sam Francis Papers. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2004.M.8). © Estate of...
JAUS is pleased present the 3-person exhibition Liminimal featuring painting by Shingo Francis, Paul Gillis and Darcy Huebler examining thresholds between minimalist abstraction and other more content driven forms of expression. Opening Reception: Saturday, August 18th, 6:30 - 9:30pm...
The Sam Francis Foundation is proud to announce a collaboration with the heroic organization TreePeople as part of their tree dedication program with a special edition Sam Francis artwork tree dedication card. TreePeople’s Tree Dedication Program directly supports the planting and care of trees to...
Monday, June 25 marks what would have been the 95th birthday of Sam Francis. Happy birthday to Sam! In celebration, we are highlighting “The Painter Sam Francis” A Film by Jeffrey Perkins, 2008. The film includes rare footage of Sam Francis working on the mural entitled,...