Don Soker Contemporary Art Hosts Minimalism Exhibition in San Francisco, 2006
From November 1 to December 14, 2006, Don Soker Contemporary Art hosted an exhibition at its San Francisco address, 49 Geary Street. The showcase highlighted Minimalist art, which the gallery articulated as rooted in a formalist aesthetic engaged in endgame debates. This perspective was described as the logical conclusion of all prior painting styles and the pinnacle of what painting could achieve. The event was later featured in the PIC section of artcritical in July 2009. The exhibition included robust materials and striking, beautiful pieces, with the gallery considering Minimalism to be somewhat outdated. This exhibition marked a significant moment in the contemporary art landscape of San Francisco. The gallery's contact number was 415 291 0966.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: November 1 to December 14, 2006
- Location: Don Soker Contemporary Art, 49 Geary Street, San Francisco
- Gallery phone: 415 291 0966
- Documented in artcritical PIC in July 2009
- Featured Minimalist works
- Gallery described Minimalism as 'quaintly obsolete'
- Minimalism derived from formalist aesthetic according to gallery
- Show included heavy materials and tough artworks
Entities
Institutions
- Don Soker Contemporary Art
- artcritical
- Kadist Foundation
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States
- Passaic
- New Jersey