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Sponsored by UC San Diego's Department of Visual Arts and Film Studies Program. "The specific work in question is Wharton’s novel 'The Age of Innocence' (published 1920, set in the 1870s). But Steve Fagin does not set out to adapt this novel in any way, shape or form. To address it, yes. To circle it. Surround it. Question it. Stalk it, even. To treat it as a cultural site (across, literally, its many editions) and also, in a virtual-cubistic sense, an imaginary space that one can inhabit and poke around in. To unsettle its foundations, its comfortable drift into history, including media history."
– Adrian Martin Steve Fagin is an American artist and former professor of Visual Arts at the University of California, San Diego. He has produced a series of feature length videos, including "The Amazing Voyage of Gustave Flaubert and Raymond Roussel," "The Machine That Killed Bad People" and "TropiCola" (the latter produced in collaboration with some of the most important theatre actors and producers in Havana). RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/515273576137

The former president has been charged four separate times in just over four months. But the latest indictment stands out in terms of its scope, evidence and location.

The attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband has not turned down the volume of vitriol, as new lies and mockery find their way into public discourse. In other news, following the indictment of 22 people for drug trafficking and fraud, residents in Mountain View are hoping for changes at a neighborhood store at the center of the investigation. Plus, a school in the La Mesa-Spring Valley school district turns into a Sports and Health Science Academy.

The use of mass timber as a building material is growing in San Diego, fueling hopes that it can help with the city's climate goals. In other news, San Diego’s most prominent researchers hope the ocean gets attention when the world’s leaders meet to discuss the planet’s climate in November. Plus, we chat about the traditions behind Día de los Muertos.

Block 112 in Downtown San Diego reflected the same urban diversity that was typical of large Eastern cities. Of the 50 residents, 16 were white or African American citizens. The other 34 were immigrants and ethnic minorities—Chinese laundrymen, a Mexican mill hand, a French gunsmith, a German day-laborer, a Welsh musician, a Japanese lunch man, and an Irish baker. This presentation reveals clues about their everyday lives, ambitions, and lifestyle. This talk will be held on Zoom. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

After the beating death of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers in January and other abuses that have come to light, the police department is under mounting pressure to change its culture.

Women’s soccer is at its brightest here in San Diego. The region's local team, San Diego Wave FC, is set to shatter a record this weekend at their brand new home — Snapdragon Stadium.

The report from the government-owned and -run news agency marks North Korea's first public confirmation of the incident since 23-year-old Travis King crossed the border in July.

Voting for members of the military is much more complicated than for civilians. November’s election comes ten years after Congress passed laws aimed at making the process easier, but the rules are not consistent from state to state. In other news, High Tech High teachers demanding action on their pending contract now expect a final response from charter school administrators by next week. Plus, the San Diego Asian Film Fest kicks off Thursday.

Our gallery will host the winners of our 2022 juried exhibition, (S)LIGHT OF HAND. Juror Christina Z Anderson, a well respected author, teacher, and maker of Alternative Process photographs chose the work of Marek Matusz of Houston Texas and his four-color gum prints of boldly colored flower still lifes; Director Donna Cosentino selected the quiet Cyanotype still life work of Lou McCorkle from San Francisco. Although they use similar materials, the engaging photographs of these two artists contrast greatly in subject and in use of color palette. The opening will be a celebration with both photographers attending. Reception hours are Saturday, February 11 from 5-8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available nearby. Regular Gallery Hours are Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. Exhibition runs through March 4. Contact Donna Cosentino for more info. Follow The Photographer's Eye on social media: Facebook & Instagram