One of the more interesting American philosophers, Richard Rorty, has passed on. One of the more interesting thoughts he had was about winning arguments through changing the subject. Introduce a better idea instead of trying to disprove the idea in front of you.
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Arcadia 2007 was a tremendous success. The proceeds from the event topped $185,000.00 and that money will help Friends of the Urban Forest continue its mission of creating a greener San Francisco. Arcadia is also a lesson in individual action and the power of bringing people together for a common purpose. Arcadia was conceived by artists as a way to make a significant contribution to San Francisco’s urban ecosystem. Arcadia turns art into trees.
And all good intentions aside, the party was amazing and the art was stellar. 560 people packed the California Modern Gallery and had an absolute blast. It was a perfect evening.
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Gyöngy Laky’s Play By The Rules is a great addition to the Arcadia 2007 Auction. Constructed from the street trees in her Neighborhood, nails and plastic army men — this piece has both a ecological and a political edge. This wall mounted sculpture will be part of the Live Auction. If you’ve never encountered Gyöngy’s work before, you should give her a google. (By the way, it’s pronounced “Ging” as in “Ginger”)
Recording artist Peggy Honeywell in the guise of visual artist Clare Rojas has contributed a beautiful untitled work to Arcadia 2007. Clare Rojas is a talented musician, filmmaker and painter. With all that going on, it’s wonderful that Clare took the time to create a piece especially for Arcadia.