Today I am taking part in a hanging. Helping Kevin hang the next art show for the local arts group. The community has four high rise towers with about 250 apartments in each building, and a freestanding community center, with offices, meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, a nice gym, a bowling alley, and a private restaurant and bar. Technically the bar has to be open to the public, but security won't let you through the gate unless you live here or are the guest of someone who does live here. There is one long, probably 60 foot (about 20 meter) wall that serves as a gallery, along with several other spaces.
There are six spaces in the restaurant that feature art from the arts group. I think this is a special space, that deserves specific attention from the displaying artists. Several months ago, I proposed a photo display of images captured in markets, and the co-chairs of the arts group gave me the go ahead. In all I had eleven photos printed, and I selected the six best. They are printed 11 by 14 inches, matted and framed to 16 by 20. They will be up for about a month. Then they will go on a blank wall in our kitchen.
Punnets of Strawberries
Borough Market
London, England
April 2025
Tomatoes on the Vine
Malaga Spain
December 2022
Cheesy Breadsticks
Borough Market
London, England
April 2025
Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower
Nimes, France
May 2024
Olives and Garlic
Nimes France
May 2024
Street Market Nuts
Malaga Spain
May 2024
All photos taken with Nikon D-5500, AFS DX Nikkor 18-200mm
Your market photos are marvelous and perfect for their display space. Good luck with the show! I'm sure it will be well received.
ReplyDeleteFood and drink, in a place of food and drink.
DeleteWonderful market photos and a great idea. And they’ll look so good in the kitchen when the exhibit is over.
ReplyDeletewe have one blank wall calling for something.
DeleteSo that is about 1,000 apartments within four towers. What amazing economies of scale. I would guess most of London's fruit and vegetables come from Europe, and isn't Europe just the best producer of fresh and untainted produce.
ReplyDeleteJust over 1000, and yes it spreads the cost allowing lots of amenities.
DeleteThe photos will be great once hung in the kitchen. I do love a good market.
ReplyDeleteIn one of my other incarnations I worked at an art gallery in San Francisco and loved the help create and curate shows. After that I managed a friends restaurant and would use the walls as a gallery space for local artists. It was nice to help sell some things, and then rotate through the seasons.
I love when restaurants do that Bob and it's how I got one piece of art I really enjoy. Not to mention a great way for artist to get some exposure.
DeleteSan Francisco is a dream town.
DeleteYou weren't particularly hungry that day were you?? LMAO!!!
ReplyDeleteCan people buy them? If so, maybe you'll get none of them back. Thats what happen when my friend who I life modeled for, did a showing of his works on nudes. Like you, of 7, four sold, he kept one and gifted me the other two. I adore them.
$100 each.
DeleteThose are great! I like how they are from all over your travels. Well done, David!
ReplyDeleteAnd we are already scouting out markets for next year.
DeleteEuropean markets are so photographic and you captured some wonderful scenes. Hanging your photos in your kitchen will bring lots of smiles as you remember your travels.
ReplyDeleteI am running out of wall space.
DeleteThat's such a good idea and the photos are great. Such good looking food!
ReplyDeleteThe strawberries amazed me.
DeleteSo looking forward to seeing them in the kitchen...
ReplyDeleteAbout six weeks.
DeleteNice.
ReplyDeleteThe show looks great, all together there are 48 pieces from 21 artists.
Deletealas the photos were marred by intermittent ads, but I closed my eyes then.
ReplyDeleteThe ads when kind of nuts on this post.
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