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SUMMARY:Frankenstein Reimagined: A Collage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:<p><span>Experience Mary Shelley's timeless masterpiece through the lens of contemporary collage artists.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://shop.kasinihouseartshop.com/product/frankenstein"><em><span>Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus</span></em></a><span> is reimagined in this exhibition, where literature and art converge to explore its enduring themes.</span></p><p><span>Artists interpret Shelley's novel in the context of today’s world, addressing:</span></p><ul><li><span><strong>Science and artificial intelligence:</strong> Echoing Shelley's cautionary tale, artists reflect on the ethical dilemmas of unchecked technological advancement.</span></li><li><span><strong>Queerness and intersectional identities:</strong> The monster’s isolation becomes a metaphor for marginalization, offering a lens on contemporary social dynamics.</span></li><li><span><strong>Narcissism and modern relationships:</strong> Victor Frankenstein’s self-absorption provides a framework for examining personal and societal disconnection.</span></li></ul><p><span>This exhibition invites viewers to engage with </span><em><span>Frankenstein</span></em><span> in a new light, where past and present collide in striking visual form.</span></p><h3><span><strong>Participating Artists</strong></span></h3><p><span>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)</span></p><p><span>"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.</span></p><p><span><strong>Opening Reception</strong>: Thursday, April 3, 2025 (part of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.sffirstthursday.org/"><span>SF First Thursday Art Walk</span></a><span>)</span></p><p><strong>Related Events</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://sfpl.org/events/2025/04/19/presentation-frankenstein-collage-illustration-artists-perspectives" target="_blank">Presentation: Frankenstein in Collage Illustration - Artists' Perspectives--Sat., April 19, 10 a.m., Virtual Library</a></p><p><a href="https://sfpl.org/events/2025/04/29/presentation-and-activity-sf-ballets-frankenstein">Presentation and Activity: SF Ballet’s Frankenstein - Tue., April 29, 6 p.m., Main Library, Latinx Community Room</a></p><p>This exhibit is part of <a href="https://on.sfpl.org/100Surrealism" target="_blank">SFPL's 100 Years of Surrealism</a> celebration.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
LOCATION:Main Library - Art, Music & Recreation Center Exhibit Space - 4th Fl
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