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Visual Art & Museums
Road Trip
September 19, 2008-January 25, 2009
Often considered a distinctly American experience, the road trip is an excursion in which the journey is as compelling as the destination. The exhibition Road Trip examines this travel experience through photography, video, sculpture, and works on paper by Eleanor Antin, Jane Benson, Sophie Calle, Steven Deo, Lordy Rodriguez, Ed Ruscha, and others. Photographers Candace Plummer Gaudiani and Catherine Opie methodically document their surroundings, often searching for remnants of the past. Other artists such as Val Britton and Nina Katchadourian favor a metaphorical approach, reinterpreting maps to produce invented landscapes. Road Trip offers a broad exploration of real and imagined journeys, which often entail not only a physical displacement but also a psychological and emotional passage.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $5-$8, Children 6 & Under, SJMA Members free.
Info Phone: 408-271-6840
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Dates & Times
Dates:
September 19, 2008-January 25, 2009Times:
Gallery Hours:
Tues-Sun: 11am-5pm -
Venue Info
110 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113
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Accessibility Info
- Wheelchair Access
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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Ed Ruscha and Raymond Pettibon - The Holy Bible and The End
"Smart"
Comment posted by: Rhonda from San Jose, Ca, Oct 10, 2007
I am doing a report on this show for my art history class. I was surprised when I first looked at the artwork. It was slightly non-cohesive and over my head at first, but once I got to the room with... Expand
I am doing a report on this show for my art history class. I was surprised when I first looked at the artwork. It was slightly non-cohesive and over my head at first, but once I got to the room with the same picture in different colors (The End), the show came together. Intelligent, poignant comments were under each picture, pointing out something different about The End each time. Visually, it was not super interesting, however a closer look shows that the artists are very smart, creative people. Collapse
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Event Name: Tragic Kingdom - The Art of Camille Rose Garcia
"Original but overkill"
Review posted by: Becky from Sunnyvale, CA, Aug 13, 2007
I appreciated the clarity of Garcia's vision, and her passion for her subject was evident in everything she drew and painted. But after a while all the works began to resemble each other too closely;... Expand
I appreciated the clarity of Garcia's vision, and her passion for her subject was evident in everything she drew and painted. But after a while all the works began to resemble each other too closely; I felt battered by the same strident tirade against suburbia over and over. Perhaps the exhibit could have used fewer works, or showed the artist's range by also including works with different themes. Collapse
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Event Name: Il Lee: Ballpoint Abstractions
"A million Il Lee type pictures thrown away !"
Review posted by: Mrs. Vicki Rensch from Glendora, CA, USA, Jul 09, 2007
I went to see the Escher exhibit and was surprised to see my scribbles and doodles all over the walls. As a little girl I needed to doodle all the time and became tried of thinking of things to draw.... Expand
I went to see the Escher exhibit and was surprised to see my scribbles and doodles all over the walls. As a little girl I needed to doodle all the time and became tried of thinking of things to draw. I must have thrown away a million of these works of art forty some years ago! I am an elementary school art teacher now. I guess it is true... if you call it art, then it is art. It was very interesting to see along with the Escher exhibit but of course it is clear who exhibits the true talent. Wonderful museum, wonderful city, most enjoyable. I would recommend to any art enthusist. Collapse
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Event Name: Tragic Kingdom - The Art of Camille Rose Garcia
"pertinent, potent artwork"
Review posted by: Michelle Waters from Los Gatos, May 13, 2007
I am so happy that SJMA has curated an exhibit of Camille Rose Garcia's work. CRG's work potently addresses the violence and environmental destruction of our time by using cute cartoon characters and... Expand
I am so happy that SJMA has curated an exhibit of Camille Rose Garcia's work. CRG's work potently addresses the violence and environmental destruction of our time by using cute cartoon characters and layers of meaning. A terrific, terrifying, thought-provoking exhibit! Collapse
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Event Name: Edge Conditions Part I
"had to see it for myself"
Review posted by: Anonymous from Santa Clara, CA, Sep 05, 2006
there is so much going on in this exhibit--i loved the interactive nature of most of the works. the exhibit set up is also really remarkable and extremely well designed--if you appreciate museum... Expand
there is so much going on in this exhibit--i loved the interactive nature of most of the works. the exhibit set up is also really remarkable and extremely well designed--if you appreciate museum design and installation, this is reason enough to see the show. the museum experience reps were also very kind and helpful, they answered questions without stealing the show, a rare and fabulous museum-going experience. we really enjoyed ourselves! even took the time to leave a positive comment card! looking forward to a second visit. Collapse
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Event Name: Edge Conditions Part I
"fun, mesmerizing"
Review posted by: Anonymous from San Jose, CA, Aug 13, 2006
You sit in front of a large array of small screens surrounded by speakers. Both words and symbols appear all while various sounds and voices appear. Pretty nifty and enthralling.
You sit in front of a large array of small screens surrounded by speakers. Both words and symbols appear all while various sounds and voices appear. Pretty nifty and enthralling.
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Event Name: Cultural Xposure
"JUST WHAT SAN JOSE NEEDS"
Review posted by: Zun-Child from San Jose, Jan 12, 2006
I've been to many PAC events and find myself falling in love more and more each time. I really hope everyone comes out and gets xposed, as they put it. :)
I've been to many PAC events and find myself falling in love more and more each time. I really hope everyone comes out and gets xposed, as they put it. :)
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Event Name: Twenty Haiku Live Premiere
"an awakening"
Review posted by: Robert from San Jose, CA USA, Nov 14, 2005
Wow! Went to this event yesterday and was blown away. Who knew this kind of thoughtful exploration of poetry was still being pursued by young artists? PC Munoz spoke about the need for... Expand
Wow! Went to this event yesterday and was blown away. Who knew this kind of thoughtful exploration of poetry was still being pursued by young artists? PC Munoz spoke about the need for finding new avenues for musical expression, now that the canon of pop music seems to be defined. then he and some fantastic musicians (including a theramin!) proceeded to show how it's done. New haiku poetry by PC Munoz, and by aspiring poets in the audience, was interpreted by the musicians in what he called a "small form" response to the poems' meanings. Munoz also showed paintings, photos and films attached to his prerecorded haiku poems, created by artists in response to the poems as well. The whole afternoon was ALIVE! I don't know if this performance will be repeated, but there is a CD of Munoz's "Twenty Haiku", which I bought at the event. fantastic. Glad to see THE ARTS thriving in San Jose!! Collapse
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