SF Artists Alumni

? Featured Artist: Elania Nanopoulos ? As part of Eros of Kosmos at Supermarket Art Fair, Elania Nanopoulos explores the tension between past and present, weaving history, memory, and perception into her artistic practice. ?? ELANIA NANOPOULOS SFAI Alumni BFA 1979 San Francisco, CA, US https://lnkd.in/eqm88FpN Growing up in Greece, Nanopoulos developed an innate awareness of time’s continuity—how the world she observes today has been seen and experienced by countless others before her and will be again in the future. This non-linear perception transforms the anecdotal into the allegorical. Her work conveys this state of perception: a profound physical and empathetic connection to the world, in tension with a historical and contemporary reckoning of destruction and renewal. Through layered narratives, she challenges how we engage with the past while confronting the forces shaping our present. ?? See her work in Eros of Kosmos at Supermarket Art Fair, Stockholm – April 2025! #SupermarketArtFair #ErosofKosmos #FeaturedArtist #ContemporaryArt #ArtExhibition #StockholmArt Elania Nanopoulos, "Seed: For Hind Rajab", 2023, Acrylic on Plywood, 22 x 30 x 4 cm

Hope Dies Last Join us this Saturday for an Artist Talk with SFAI alumni Robin L. Bernstein! Artist's Talk: Saturday, March 22nd starting at 4 pm! Free and open to the public! Exhibition: On view through April 19th! Location: See @transmissiongallery for details Transmission Gallery is pleased to present Hope Dies Last, a solo exhibition of sumptuous fiber-based works by Robin L. Bernstein addressing complex and challenging subjects. In the immediate encounter, the work is beautiful with dynamic cut shapes and enticing color inviting the viewer in. At first, they appear to be painted, one can see the swirling line work. Stepping up closer, the elaborate threaded detail becomes evident. Hundreds and hundreds of pieces of thread and string have been pressed into wax creating a mesmerizing and tactile effect. This visual feast reverberates with our senses, reflecting the intimacy of the endeavor. The richness of color evokes a sense of warmth and vitality, contrasting with the heavy themes the works address for indeed there is a message imbedded in each piece, a troubling truth we might rather not know too deeply, but now it is at hand. @robinlbernstein #SFAI #SFArtistsalumni #ArtTalk #fiberart #politicalart #soloexhibition #robinbernsteinart #transmissiongallery

#DiegoTuesday? ?? PROFOUND? ?? Artists: Jun Mo Chung & Lori Hanson? ?? Year: 1987? ?? A gallery exhibit featuring surreal, narrative-driven oil paintings in vibrant colors.? ?? Studio #117 was a hub of creativity from 1984-1988, where artists camped out before each semester to claim their space. This exhibit emerged from the shared influence of two painters working side by side—Jun Mo Chung’s bold, commercial-infused surrealism and Lori Hanson’s intimate, dreamlike Rorschach-inspired compositions. ?? Memories: “Freddie Gleason performed as the MUD MAN—covered head to toe in ceramic slip, with charcoal-masked eyes and a crown of weeds. The reception lasted until 3 AM, featuring a lavish spread of cheeses, breads, duck, and plenty of wine. Even painter Sam Francis stopped by!” ?? Diego Rivera Gallery Poster Show? We’re thrilled to present the Diego Rivera Gallery Poster Show, an online exhibition celebrating the gallery’s history through its vibrant posters and flyers! Curated by SF Artists Alumni in collaboration with the SFAI Legacy Foundation + Archive, this collection showcases the creativity and legacy of those who exhibited in this iconic space. ?? Follow along as we unveil these posters every Tuesday! #DiegoRiveraGallery #SFAI #SFArtistsAlumni #PosterShow #ArtExhibition #ArtHistory #ArtLegacy

??? SAVE THE DATE! SFAA Spotlight | Dewey Crumpler ???? ? Join us online on April 7, 2025, at 10 AM PT for an engaging conversation with SFAI alumni and former faculty Dewey Crumpler (BFA 1972) in our monthly Spotlight series! ??? ? Dewey’s work explores globalization, cultural commodification, and traditional painting techniques, with pieces in SFMOMA, DeYoung Museum, Oakland Museum, and more. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of our very own legendary artist!? ? ?? Save the Date: Monday, April 7, 2025? ? Time: 10-11 AM PT? ?? Location: Online? ??? FREE – Click link in bio to register!? ? #SFAA #SFAIAlumni #DeweyCrumpler #ArtTalk #OnlineEvent #ArtistsCommunity #SFAI #Art #SFArtistsAlumni

Big congratulations to our alumnus Daniel Lee Postaer! ?? We’re thrilled to share that thirteen of Daniel’s photographs from Boomtown, a stunning series made in San Francisco, have been acquired into the permanent collections of six prestigious museums across the U.S., including: ?? The Metropolitan Museum of Art ?? San Francisco Museum of Modern Art ?? High Museum of Art ?? Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco ?? Asian Art Museum of San Francisco ?? Crocker Art Museum What an incredible achievement! ??? Check out his latest newsletter to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5bdGUn7 #DanielLeePostaer #Boomtown #FineArtPhotography #MuseumCollections #SFMOMA #TheMet #HighMuseum #AsianArtMuseum #CrockerArtMuseum #SFAIAlumni #SFArtistAlumni

?? Featured Artist: Liz Miller Kovacs ??? ? Through her work in Eros of Kosmos at Supermarket Art Fair, Liz Miller Kovacs examines the intersection of mythology, industry, and environmental permanence in the global landscape.? ? ?? LIZ MILLER KOVACS? SFAI Alumni MFA 2000? Berlin, Germany? www.miller-kovacs.art? ? Svalbard Siren was photographed on location at Longyearbyen Harbour on the island of Svalbard, in the shadow of an abandoned coal loading crane. In the Arctic, where no waste facilities exist for large equipment, this industrial relic looms over the docks like a monument to the island’s mining history. Due to the extreme climate, it will remain intact for centuries, standing as a ghost of the past while the coal industry moves forward with modernized infrastructure. The siren, a mythological figure associated with shipwrecks and treacherous waters, resonates with this site, merging history, industry, and the fragile balance of nature.? ? ?? See her work in Eros of Kosmos at Supermarket Art Fair, Stockholm – April 2025!? ? #SupermarketArtFair #ErosofKosmos #FeaturedArtist #ContemporaryPhotography #ArtExhibition #StockholmArt? ? ? SLIDE 1: Liz Miller Kovacs, Svalbard Siren (triptych), 2024, Archival Pigment Prints on FineArt Paper, 80 x 160 cm (framed)? SLIDE 2: Liz Miller Kovacs, Laguna Escondida, 2024, Ultraviolet Print on Copper Plate, 43 x 63 cm (framed)? SLIDE 3: Liz Miller Kovacs, Kaolin Lom, 2024, Ultraviolet Print on Brass Plate, 43 x 63 cm (framed)? ? ?

?? Featured Artist & Curator: Eleni Exarchou ?? As both an artist and curator of Eros of Kosmos at Supermarket Art Fair, Eleni Exarchou’s work explores the deep connections between nature, time, and ethical coexistence. ?? ELENI EXARCHOU SFAI Alumni BFA 1986 Athens, Greece www.eleniexarchou.art Only for Mammals expresses a passion for the ever-turning cycle connecting all living things. Inspired by nature’s rhythms—the interplay of birth, growth, decay, and renewal—the work reflects on the eternal movement of life. Incorporating Linear B, an ancient Greek script historically used for record-keeping, Exarchou examines themes of preservation, conservation, habitat protection, and ethical coexistence. ?? See her work and curatorial vision in Eros of Kosmos at Supermarket Art Fair, Stockholm – April 2025! #SupermarketArtFair #ErosofKosmos #FeaturedArtist #Curator #ContemporaryArt #ArtExhibition #StockholmArt Eleni Exarchou, Only for Mammals Series, 2025, canvas, ink, embroidery, 28 x 54 cm

?? Featured Artist: ?sa ?kerlund ?? As part of the Eros of Kosmos exhibition at Supermarket Art Fair, ?sa ?kerlund explores the intersection of identity, memory, and belonging through photography. ?? ?SA ?KERLUND SFAI Alumni MFA 2015 Stockholm, Sweden www.asaakerlund.com Home is more than just a physical space—it is where identity, memory, and belonging intersect. Each photograph becomes a narrative, reflecting on how individuals interact with their surroundings, how we seek belonging, and how our environments shape our stories. By blending fiction and authenticity, ?kerlund challenges storytelling conventions, questioning who gets to narrate their own story. ?? See her work as part of Eros of Kosmos at Supermarket Art Fair, Stockholm – April 2025! #SupermarketArtFair #ErosofKosmos #FeaturedArtist #ContemporaryArt #ArtExhibition #StockholmArt ?sa ?kerlund, Forester Hall Series, 2013, Inkjet print, 40 x 60 cm

?? Passion defies order, resists reason, and fuels creation. ?? The Eros of Kosmos exhibition brings together San Francisco Art Institute alumni who embrace the tension between desire and structure, chaos and harmony. Through photography, painting, drawing, embroidery, video, and installation, these artists navigate the dynamic forces that shape our world. Join us at Supermarket 2025 - Stockholm Independent Art Fair as we explore the energy that drives us to create—raw, untamed, and unapologetic. ??? Eros of Kosmos – Curated by Eleni Exarchou ?? Supermarket 2025 | Sk?rholmsplan 1, Stockholm ??? April 3–6, 2025 ??? Vernissage: April 3, 18:00–20:00 ? Hours: Thu-Sat 12:00–20:00 | Sun 12:00–18:00 Participating Artists: ?sa ?kerlund | Eleni Exarchou | Liz Miller Kovacs | Elania Nanopoulos | Aliki Pavli | Annie Reiniger-Holleb | Eddie Ritter | Martin Wohlwend #ErosofKosmos #supermarket2025 #supermarketartfair #supermarketartfair2025 #sfartistsalumni #sfaialumni Image credit: Aliki Pavli

Join us tomorrow for a special walk-through of UNRULY: North Bay Artists from the San Francisco Art Institute! ???? ?? Date: Tomorrow, March 8 ? Time: 2 PM ?? Location: Museum of Sonoma County Inspired by the 2022 closure of the San Francisco Art Institute, UNRULY honors the legacy of the school that for 152 years was a safe and creative space for avant-garde ideas and boundary-pushing artistry. This exhibition features a selection of local SFAI alumni and former faculty who continue to embody the spirit of critical thinking, experimentation, and artistic defiance that the institution famously fostered. Curator Jude Mooney will lead the walk-through, joined by select artists from the show, to explore the diverse mediums, materials, and messages on display. While this exhibition feels like a “motley crew” of artists, the common thread is a shared passion for exploration and pushing boundaries. Don’t miss this chance to engage with the art, the artists, and the incredible SFAI legacy. ???? RSVP link: https://lnkd.in/eGsymZ4H #UNRULYExhibition #SFAIAlumni #MuseumOfSonomaCounty #ArtWalkthrough #ArtistsTalk #ArtExhibition #BoundaryPushingArt #ArtLegacy