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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Frankenstein Reimagined: A Collage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:<p>Experience Mary Shelley's timeless masterpiece through the lens of contemporary collage artists.&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.kasinihouseartshop.com/product/frankenstein"><i>Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus</i></a> is reimagined in this exhibition, where literature and art converge to explore its enduring themes.</p><p>Artists interpret Shelley's novel in the context of today’s world, addressing:</p><ul><li><strong>Science and artificial intelligence:</strong> Echoing Shelley's cautionary tale, artists reflect on the ethical dilemmas of unchecked technological advancement.</li><li><strong>Queerness and intersectional identities:</strong> The monster’s isolation becomes a metaphor for marginalization, offering a lens on contemporary social dynamics.</li><li><strong>Narcissism and modern relationships:</strong> Victor Frankenstein’s self-absorption provides a framework for examining personal and societal disconnection.</li></ul><p>This exhibition invites viewers to engage with <i>Frankenstein</i> in a new light, where past and present collide in striking visual form.</p><h3><strong>Participating Artists</strong></h3><p>Claire Dannenbaum (Eugene, Oregon, USA) | Emily Denlinger (Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA) | Suzanne Greenberg (New York, New York, USA) | David Edward Johnson (Skaneateles, New York, USA) | Anthony D Kelly (Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland) | Maureen Letton (San Francisco, California, USA) | Anissa Malady (San Francisco, California, USA) | Rebecca Steiner (Lyme, Connecticut, USA) | Jessica TranVo (Boston, Massachusetts, USA) | Anthony Naimo (Spruce Pine, North Carolina, USA) | Elzbieta Zdunek (Berlin, Germany) | Marta Janik (Warsaw, Poland)</p><p>"Collage artists, with their unique ability to transcend scale, place, and history, are well-suited to giving us pictures that bring vintage texts into the contemporary moment." — Ric Kasini Kadour, Kolaj Institute Director.</p><p><strong>Opening Reception</strong>: Thursday, April 3, 2025 (part of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sffirstthursday.org/">SF First Thursday Art Walk</a>)</p><p><strong>Related Event</strong>: <a href="https://sfpl.org/events/2025/04/19/presentation-frankenstein-collage-illustration-artists-perspectives">Presentation: Frankenstein in Collage Illustration - Artists' Perspectives--Sat., April 19, 10 a.m., Virtual Library</a></p><p>This exhibit is part of <a href="https://on.sfpl.org/100Surrealism">SFPL's 100 Years of Surrealism</a> celebration.&nbsp;</p>
LOCATION:Main Library - Art, Music & Recreation Center Exhibit Space - 4th Fl
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