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    Galleries in SF?

    I'll be visiting San Francisco during the next week, and was wondering if anyone could suggest worthwhile galleries to visit, especially where one might find good b&w photography (LF or otherwise).

    So far, I know about SF MOMA, Fraenkel and Pier 24. Any further suggestions?

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    Re: Galleries in SF?

    http://www.largeformatphotography.in...+san+francisco

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    Re: Galleries in SF?

    Rodney Lough Jr. has a gallery there too.

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    Re: Galleries in SF?

    Scott Nichols, Robert Kotch, and Frankel Galleries are a never miss when I'm in SF. Although not a "Large Format" gallery, Nichols probably has the most LF work. All of these are at 49 Geary. A short few blocks away you can find "Gallery 291" at 291 Geary. All excellent galleries worth some time.

    I suggest you find out the photographers each gallery represents. Call ahead and arrange a viewing of the ones you are most interested in.

    Here is a link that you may find helpful.
    "http://photographmag.com/"

    I hope this helps.
    Chuck

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    Re: Galleries in SF?

    Check out Modernbook also at 49 Geary: http://modernbook.com
    Fan Ho ends this week, Uelsmann exhibit up next week. Very nice people at this gallery.

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    Re: Galleries in SF?

    I was just about to recommend Modernbook. Also worth stopping in to check out is Robert Tat (also in 49 Geary). The last time I was in there he was showing an exhibit of (anonymous) vernacular photographs from his own collection. It was everything from tintypes to 1940's glamour portraits. I also found him to be the most accessible of the galleries there - I actually got to talk directly with Robert for a good 45 minutes about the work on display and his approach to collecting.

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    Re: Galleries in SF?

    Pier 24 requires a reservation, www.pier24.org/

    you get a 2 hour session, and is a huge gallery, you will likely need the entire 2 hours to really see it all.
    Great place!

    You should also check out Rayko Photo Center,
    www.raykophoto.com/

    When I visit a gallery, I ask if they know of other photo shows, in SF there are always "cafe galleries".
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    Re: Galleries in SF?

    Thanks, folks!

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    Gallery 291. They carry lots of alt process work, including some of mine.
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    Re: Galleries in SF?

    My favorites are the 49 Geary galleries (Scott Nichols, Fraenkel, Stephen Wirtz, Robert Tat, Modernbook), Gallery 291 (2 blocks away) and Rodney Lough (he just moved to a new gallery space new Pier 39). I haven't been to Pier 24 but am really looking forward to going.

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