San Francisco State University Designspace

04/16/2018

Martin Venezky, in conversation with Andy Mattern at DESIGNSPACE SFSU -

Designer and photographer Marin Venezky presents and discusses his work with Andy Mattern, assistant professor of photography and digital media at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. Conversation moderated by Jon Sueda. This event serves as the closing event for the DESIGNSPACE exhibition Martin....

03/30/2018

Illuminating and inspiring to hear Martin talk about his work, process, the bridging of disciplines, and his passion, sensitivity, and humor. Always a pleasure.

03/20/2018

Martin Venezky: What I know about Photography -

 Thursday, March 29, 2018, 5–8 pmFree Martin Venezky poster to all visitorsA conversation Thursday, March 29, 6:30–7:15pmWhat I know about Photography: Presentation and conversation with Martin Venezky and Andy Mattern (Assistant Professor of Photography and Digital Media at Oklahoma State Un...

02/02/2018

At DESIGNSPACE: A People’s Museum of LGBTQ History February 14 – March 16

February 14 – March 16, 2018 Opening Reception: February 15, 5:00pm–8:00pm A People’s Museum is a living archive of hundreds of hand-drawn portraits and personal stories contributed by people across the United States and internationally, in collaboration with the art/design collective AK/OK (M...

12/06/2017

Creative play at Design Lounge 2 day 1!

12/04/2017

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Design Lounge 2

Dec 5–14
Opening Reception: Dec 7, 4–5pm

Finals are here and you look like you need a break. Why not come to Design Lounge 2 at SFSU DESIGNSPACE to relax, have fun, and try something new? DL2 is here for you; to design and give back as everything you create in DESIGNSPACE stays in DESIGNSPACE - you make the show come to life with your work! DL2 lets you flex your creative muscle while using a Riso printer, a button maker, a 3D printer, a vinyl cutter, and more!

11/10/2017

http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/New-exhibition-considers-guitar-pedals-as-fine-art-12323533.php

Guitar effects pedals are built to be stomped on. But for Ron Light, guest curator of the "PedalCulture: The Guitar Effects Pedal as Cultural Artifact" exhibition at San Francisco State University's Designspace gallery, those pocket-size gadgets that make Flying Vs squeal belong on a platform. Openi...

11/10/2017

Great opening day for Pedal Culture! Thanks to Jimmy Leslie for a great performance and demonstration of guitar effects through the ages.

10/26/2017

At SFSU DESIGNSPACE: Pedal Culture: The Guitar Effects Pedal As Cultural Artifact

October 31–November 17, 2017Reception, panel discussion, and performance with guitarist Jimmy Leslie November 2, 4pm–7pm. Free.Curated by Ron Light Image: Holy Wahcamoly wah pedal, by Dr. No of the Netherlands Drawing from work in design, the humanities, ethnography, and music practice, this exhibit...

09/16/2017

SF State Design Faculty Show

Make; Teach; Make; Teach; Design Faculty Show V01 is the first of a biennial showcase of work from San Francisco State University’s design faculty. The work represents a wide range of practices, interests, and mediums including commercial, personal, and experimental projects.Hsiao-Yun ChuMonique Com...

08/30/2017

Great today with students installing the new exhibition of Toyoki Yonesaka’s katazome (stencil-dyed) textiles for "制約の中での表現・Expression in Constraint: Movement and Color" in the DESIGNSPACE (formerly known as the Design Gallery) August 30 – September 1. Looking forward to the accompanying dance pieces choreographed and produced by Ayana Yonesaka https://www.facebook.com/ayanadancearts.sf/ at the opening Reception: September 2, 6-8:00pm and on Saturday, Sept. 2, 6:30 pm and Sunday, Sept. 3, 12:30 pm in Creative Arts Building 102 at San Francisco State University. See other post for details.