An Autobiography of the San Francisco Bay Area

In recognition of SF Camerawork’s 35th anniversary, this first of a two-part exhibition explores the work of artists that have contributed to the cultural landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area in a significant way through a practice that is in dialogue with the events and the people of the region. The cumulative effect of these works exhibited together serve in an autobiographical capacity that is inclusive and representative of a dynamic, multi-faceted and multi-cultural region. San Francisco Plays Itself relays many stories and explores ways that artists document their lives and the lives of others, address specific events, and engage with the landscape of the Bay Area.

Artists include: John Chiara, Catherine Wagner, Mark Citret, Richard Gilles, Michael Rauner, Alex Fradkin, Shi Guorui, Abelardo Morell, Larry Sultan, Catherine Opie, Keba Konte, Judy Dater, Michael Jang, Katy Grannan, Annie Leibovitz, Kota Ezawa, Sergio De La Torre, Richard Misrach, Mary Ellen Mark, Tseng Kwong Chi, Zig Jackson, Ken Light, John Harding, Jim Goldberg, among others.

September 10—October 31, 2009
Member Preview Celebration: September 9, 2009
Opening Reception: September 10, 5 - 8 pm

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• Image credits top to bottom: John Chiara, Kota Ezawa, Larry Sultan