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"Sky written, cosmic draw" Ivan David Ng · Sergio Suárez Oolong Gallery RSF Opening reception Saturday Aug. 23 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Both artists on hand from Columbus, Ohio and Atlanta, Ga. On view: Aug. 23 – Sept. 23, 2025 Wednesday–Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appt, always advised Art Party with further works on view + new/ old paintings by Peter Stearns, representing 50 years in Leucadia, CA, at the Brown Studio Encinitas from 7 p.m.–10 p.m. following the opening with dj team Doodem and the Oolong sound system. Press release quote, in full here. (PDF format and require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software or equivalent. Download Acrobat Reader here.) In their West Coast debut at Oolong Gallery, "Sky written, cosmic draw," artists Ivan David Ng and Sergio Suárez invite viewers into a realm where the boundaries of identity dissolve, and abstraction becomes a language of wonder, longing, and imagined unity. Originally from Singapore and currently on faculty at OSU, David Ng explores the order of fragmentation through conceptual and materially altered studies that scatter celestially across well-considered surfaces in drawing, fresco, experimental photography, 3D printing, and collage. His “scrambling” process generatively remixes materials, translating the endurance and displacement of a diasporic lineage into patterns that swirl and slither, refusing stillness. Suarez, a Mexican-born, Atlanta-based artist, bridges spirit and matter through a practice spanning printmaking, woodblock carving, painting, sculpture, and installation. His works stage the dialogue between the sacred and profane, often etched as depersonalized figures, are animated by the opposing tensions in archetypal forces (i.e. bodily desire and the limits in temperance, fire as regenerative and destructive). Together, Ivan David Ng and Sergio Suarez create a contemporary codex that nudges curiosity into the conceptual articulation of a mythopoetic way of knowing. Oolong Gallery on Instagram

Photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia music in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.

Michael Mizerany's new Christmas Eve-set play dives into darker themes.

Several dozen tribal radio stations were caught in the crossfire of federal funding cuts this fall. NPR's Frank Langfitt visited one station in Colorado navigating its survival.

"The Many Worlds and Identities of Guadalupe" with Alberto López Pulido / "Los Muchos Mundos e Identidades de Guadalupe" con Alberto López Pulido Over the years, Mexicanos and Chicane/a/os have been preoccupied with questions of identity in relation to its fluid and multidimensional nature. Through the power of Chicana and Chicano Art, "The Many Worlds and Identities of Guadalupe" explores Guadalupe as an embodiment of these worlds in an attempt to better understand Chicana/o culture and identity in our contemporary world Alberto López Pulido is the founding chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of San Diego, where he has taught since 2003. A native of San Diego’s South Bay, his upbringing between borders shaped his fronterizo perspective. He began his education at Southwestern College before earning degrees in Sociology and Chicano Studies from UC San Diego. He later completed graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame under the mentorship of Dr. Julian Samora. Pulido’s research explores the intersection of Chicana/o/x communities, spirituality, and cultural expression. His award-winning work on Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Logan Heights is among his important works of scholarship. A trained sociologist, he has published widely on ethnic studies, Chicano/a studies in higher education, and material culture. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

John Gutmann (1905–1998) and Max Yavno (1911–1985) were photographers who spent most of their careers in California’s two largest cities of the mid-twentieth century. Gutmann fled Nazi persecution in Germany and immigrated to San Francisco in 1933 while Yavno, a native New Yorker, moved to California in 1945, living in San Francisco and Los Angeles. These contemporaries photographed prominent aspects of modern American life, especially in their adopted home state of California. From a pervasive car culture to street life, signage, architecture, and sports and entertainment, they emphasized urban grit and energy while revealing distinct ways of seeing. Trained as an Expressionist painter in Germany, Gutmann approached these themes as a European in a new country, using the strong diagonals and daring, often low angles he learned from popular magazines in interwar Berlin to defamiliarize the everyday. Yavno’s more plainspoken and detached observations, by contrast, embody the prevailing direction of American photography of this era and his greater sociological impulse. Taken together, Gutmann and Yavno demonstrate how California was home to interconnecting, even conflicting strains in modern photography of the American scene. On Display: Aug. 9, 2025–Jan. 11, 2026 Visit: https://www.sdmart.org/exhibition/john-gutmann-max-yavno-california-photographers/ First Floor: Galleries 14/15: Mrs. Thomas J. Fleming Sr. Foyer San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Marigold Bagel's TikTok-famous New York-style bagels are now available five days a week on El Cajon Boulevard.

As host of the On Being radio show, Krista Tippett asked guests countless metaphysical questions. But this new year, she recommends tossing the resolutions and turning the big questions on yourself.

You’re invited to the opening night of "Hiding in Plain Site," a debut retrospective featuring the deeply personal and powerful work of multidisciplinary artist and designer Joseph A. Henseler, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Union Hall Gallery in San Diego; the exhibition will run through August 10. After creating in near-anonymity for over 30 years, Henseler brings 90 original works—sculpture, stained glass, painting, architectural design, and more into the light. His work is a testament to resilience, introspection, and the capacity for art to hold meaning in an increasingly disconnected world. Opening night will include live music, refreshments, and a Q&A with the artist, whose story bridges architecture, wilderness, family, and spiritual healing. Closing weekend (August 9) will feature a special performance by Henseler’s wife, Chilean vocalist Lorena Isabell, and will be dedicated to survivors of domestic abuse and neglect, a deeply personal cause for the artist. The public is invited to attend this free, immersive exhibit and witness a journey three decades in the making. What: - Opening Night of "Hiding in Plain Site" - Official debut of multidisciplinary artist Joseph A. Henseler - 90 original works spanning sculpture, stained glass, painting, and design - Meet the artist during a Q&A - Live music, light bites, and refreshments - First look at a rare, deeply personal exhibition 30 years in the making - Press availability with artist and curators Where: Union Hall Gallery 2323 Broadway #201 San Diego, CA 92102 When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Opening Night Reception & Artist Q&A Who: - Joseph A. Henseler – Artist - Lorena Isabell – Chilean vocalist and closing weekend performer - Invited guests from San Diego’s arts and museum communities Join us as we celebrate this extraordinary debut and invite the public into an intimate conversation about the role of art in today’s world. Admission is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here (bottom of webpage). For more information visit unionhallgallery.org. Artist Website: www.jahenseler.com Exhibition Info: www.unionhallgallery.org. Press Materials & Images: Courtesy of Halo Production Download High-Res Images: halo-production.com. JA-Henseler-Art on Facebook / Instagram

The Marvel | ECG Vault Exhibit is coming to Comic-Con San Diego 2025 for a limited-time showing, July 24–27 at Sparks Gallery, 530 6th Avenue, just a few minutes from the Convention Center. Daily hours 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. From the team behind the one-of-one Infinity Gauntlet, East Continental Gems, this exhibit brings Marvel’s most iconic symbols to life using rare, authentic gemstones and world-class craftsmanship. Whether you're into comics, collectibles, or art, it's a chance to see something truly breathtaking. You’ll find: - The one-of-one Power Orb, originally featured in "Guardians of the Galaxy," is now reimagined as a cinematic-scale collectible set with a 30-carat natural purple spinel and handcrafted in precious metals. - The debut set of the iconic "Infinity Comic Covers Volumes 1–6," each featuring real gemstones representing the Infinity Stones. - A Comic-Con-exclusive Power Orb Mavrock collectible, available only at the Vault - San Diego-only product drops and event promotions - A curated selection of Marvel | ECG fine jewelry, made in New York’s Diamond District with genuine gemstones - A special activation by VeVe premium digital collectables on Friday The space is open to all ages for an elevated art gallery experience that will include a Pop Art exhibition of emerging local artists’ work from Sparks Gallery, celebrating and reflecting elements of popular culture, ranging from nostalgic references to contemporary icons and themes, and all available for purchase. Eastar Game Manufacturing, a specialized board game manufacturer, will showcase its expertise in miniatures, figurines, board game components, and toys designed for ages 5 and up—highlighting its commitment to quality and innovation in custom game manufacturing. Guests are welcome to peruse the art and enjoy the offsite activations at Sparks Gallery during Comic Con in the Gaslamp. The Marvel | ECG Vault Exhibit is first-come, first-served, and space is limited. Visit this page to reserve your spot: (https://eastcontinentalgems.com/pages/the-vault-san-diego) Address: 530 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Daily hours 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sparks Gallery on Facebook / Instagram East Continental Gems on Facebook / Instagram