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In the Abstract / OMA

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In the Abstract at Oceanside Museum of Art Curated by Dave Hampton
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 Marj Hyde, Russell Baldwin, Malcolm Leland and Barney Reid.
John Dirks
Russell Forester
Jack Boyd
Toza Radakovich
 Ellamarie & Jackson Woolley and Bob Matheny
As you can see, the exhibition is incredible. 
In the Abstract Oceanside Museum of Art August 15 – November 1, 2015

Bonhams / LA

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The Dorothy Weiss collection is part of the Bonhams 20th Century sale, which will be happening tomorrow.
Dorothy Weiss (on the left) was a mover and shaker in the art world, as evident in this picture where she's hanging out with Peter Voulkos. Source: Bonhams
Along with the amazing Voulkos pieces seen in the top photo, her collection included pieces by Jun Kaneko, Ruth Duckworth,  Rudy Autio, Viola Frey, the Natzlers, and Philip Cornelius (seen here). 
Ruth Duckworth
Dorothy had some amazing stuff, but she didn't have this one.  This is one of the two Jack Rogers Hopkins chairs in the auction. The piece on the wall is by Robert Arneson.  Jack Rogers Hopkins from the back.
Jack Rogers Hopkins #2

Cork top Sam Maloof table.
Eames and Nelson
A pair of Evelyn Ackerman mosaics among more Eames and Nelson.
That's Jerry Ackerman giving his seal of approval. He identified them as being later in production (meaning late 50s/early 60s) due to the construction of the frame. That guy remembers …

Palm Springs / Modernism 2014

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Objects USA booth at the 2014 Palm Springs Modernism show. Craft geeks.
Reform Gallery Gerard, once again, went all out and had an amazing display of California craft.
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Studio 111 Limboman likes to mix up classic hard-edge modern with some out there wackiness. The big round fur sofa was a hit with the ladies.   
Fat Chance This is where the rich people shop. Jeff always has the good high end stuff... Parzinger, Dunbar...
and this kick ass Claire Falkenstein.
Lisa Cliff Collection Lisa always has awesome sculpture, including the jeweled variety.
Z Modern The classics. The Nelson MAA is a sexy chair. It looks  particularly good from behind, doesn't it? 
Archive A lot of big fancy names here.  This is the dark modern look, for the evil villain types.
Max Neufeldt assemblage...Sold
Sputnik Franco Albini desk and an insane Malcolm Leland for Architectural Pottery lantern fixture. Chris had a ton of other great stuff in his booth (like super rare Dunbar and Ico Parisi) but I was distra…

Jack Rogers Hopkins / Archive

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Jack Rogers Hopkins, 1972 at Archive in Laguna Beach, CA
Archive always has great stuff, but this is ridiculous.