San Francisco, May 9, 2009

Group Exhibition
San Francisco Art Institute Revisited

Togonon Gallery is pleased to present "San Francisco Art Institute Revisited". This exhibition coincides with the San Francisco Decorator Showcase exhibition entitled "History of San Francisco Art Institute" from April 25-May 25, 2009.

For over 15 years, the Togonon Gallery has focused on exhibiting West Coast artists. The gallery takes pride in representing numerous graduates of SFAI and reiterating the gallery's commitment to the visual culture of the Bay Area.

Part I - Painting, Sculpture & Works on Paper
Exhibition Date: May 12 to May 30, 2009
Reception for the artists: Saturday, May 23, 2009 4-6:00 p.m.


Established artists include Deborah Remington, Peter Forakis, Leo Valledor,  Julius Hatofstky, William Morehouse and Younhee Paik. Emerging and mid-career artists include Servando Garcia, Steve Baibak, Xuchi Naungayan Eggleton & Lori del Mar.

Part II - Photography by David Johnson & Jack Fulton
Exhibition Date: June 2 to June 27, 2009
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 5:30-7:30 p.m.


David Johnson and Jack Fulton both have illustrious connections with SFAI. David Johnson was in the very first photography class established by Ansel Adams and Minor White in 1946. His photographs are featured in a PBS documentary about Francisco. Jack Fulton has taught at SFAI since 1968. His photographs are in the collections of the SF MOMA, Oakland Museum, LA County Museum (LACMA), Chicago Art Institute, Biblioteque Nationale, Paris & MuseƩ de Arte Moderne, Paris.


Venue: Togonon Gallery
77 Geary, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:30pm
Open until 8pm on 1st Thursday of
the month.
Web: togonongallery.com
Phone: 415.398.5572

For more information please contact Rafael Musni, Associate Gallery Director, at 415.398.5572 or by email at Rafael@togonongallery.com.