Gagosian is pleased to present an exhibition of sculptures and drawings by Giuseppe Penone, his first in San Francisco. Penone uses objects from the natural world to document the intertwined relationship between humans and nature in evolution over a macroscopic, geological timeline. He was a proponent of the radical Arte Povera movement, beginning in Italy […]
The Cartoon Art Museum presents The Bronze Armory Showcase, an exhibition of costumes and props from popular Marvel Studios films including Iron Man and The Avengers through June 28, 2015. About The Bronze Armory Studios: “The Bronze Armory Studios is a place where the impossible is made possible. “If you can dream it or draw […]
The Cartoon Art Museum presents original artwork from award-winning cartoonist Jeffrey Brown’s latest Star Wars book, Darth Vader and Friends, and his 2014 bestseller Goodnight, Darth Vader. This beloved series of books asks the question “What if Darth Vader actively raised his son and daughter?” What if “I am your father” was just a stern […]
The San Francisco Comics Fest is proud to announce the official calendar of events for its inaugural celebration, organized by members of the Bay Area comics community. The weeklong programming will kick off Sunday, May 3, 2015 following Free Comic Book Day. Satellite events will be held throughout the city and conclude on Saturday, May […]
SAN FRANCISCO, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — This June, visitors to the Asian Art Museum will get a snapshot of some of China’s most exciting artists from the country’s booming contemporary art scene. The museum’s special summer exhibition 28 Chinese offers glimpses of contemporary Chinese art through a group of 28 artists, ranging from those in […]
The Cartoon Art Museum presents SAVAGE DRAGON: The Art of ERIK LARSEN, celebrating the 200th issue of the celebrated Image Comics series in a retrospective from February 7 to May 31, 2015. This exhibition features more than 40 pieces personally selected by Larsen from his archives, highlighting major events in the life of his title […]
The Cartoon Art Museum proudly presents artwork from the feature film The Boxtrolls, produced by LAIKA, the Portland-based animation studio owned by Nike co-founder and Chairman Philip H. Knight, and released nationwide by Focus Features on September 26, 2014. The exhibition features concept art and puppets from the upcoming film, LAIKA’s third stop-motion animated film […]
The Cartoon Art Museum’s latest exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This retrospective will be on display at the museum from May 3 through September 14, 2014, and will feature the original artwork from the entire first issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, published by creators Kevin Eastman and Peter […]
The Cartoon Art Museum presents Raw Fury: The Art of Mike Zeck in a career retrospective on display from April 5 to August 10, 2014. This exhibition features the most comprehensive collection of the fan-favorite artist’s most iconic artwork ever assembled, including The Punisher, G.I. Joe, The Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars, and Captain […]
Searle in America
Cartoon Art Museum
November 16, 2013 – March 30, 2014
The Cartoon Art Museum presents the first career retrospective of the work of famed British cartoonist and illustrator Ronald Searle in Northern California.
Will Eisner: Father of the Graphic Novel
Cartoon Art Museum
July 27 – November 10, 2013
The Cartoon Art Museum is pleased to present Will Eisner: Father of the Graphic Novel, an exhibition of the master storyteller’s work from July 27 to November 10, 2013. This exhibition features artwork from seven of Will Eisner’s most celebrated graphic novels as selected by exhibition curator Denis Kitchen of The Denis Kitchen Art Agency.
Sam and Max – Swift and Mirthful Justice: The Art of Steve Purcell
Cartoon Art Museum Exhibition
November 2, 2013 – April 20, 2014
The Cartoon Art Museum is pleased to present Sam and Max – Swift and Mirthful Justice: The Art of Steve Purcell, the creator’s work on exhibition from November 2 to April 20, 2014. This exhibition features original Steve Purcell art from across the years, including highlights from independently published comics, an animated television show, videogames and more!