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EVENTS
RECEPTION: CAI GUO-QIANG
"I Want to Believe", a theme work by Cai Guo-Qiang. We would like to welcome you to join us for Mr. Cai's reception. Don't miss the chance of meeting one of the most well-known Chinese artists.
EVENT DATE: 12/11/09
MEET WITH CHUCK CLOSE
For many years of experience on printing, Chuck Close is considered one of the most successful comtemporary artists in westcoast. Come and join us on his recent personal conference.
EVENT DATE: 12/15/09
FREE ADMISSION DAY
To thank for your support on us and art, we would like to spread the beauty of art to anybody. Ask your friends and family to visit us on Jan. 2nd, 2010.
EVENT DATE: 1/2/2010
NOTICE: MUSEUM CLOSED TEMPORARILY
Due to there will be a wedding event held on Jan. 20th, 2010. Museum will be closed on that day temporarily from 11am to 5pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
EVENT DATE: 1/20/2010
DUNNY COLLECTION
INTRODUCTION
Dunny is a kind of vinyl designer toy created by Paul Budnitz and Tristan Eaton, and produced by Kidrobot circa 2004 onwards.
The toy is based on a rabbit figure with distinctive tubular ears. The origin of the name dunny came from a combination of street slang and one of the early "Devil Bunny" prototype. Dunny comes in three sizes - 3", 8" and 20". The toy has three points of articulation; a 360 degree rotational head and two arms. Dunny sometimes comes with accessories that fit inside the sockets of the hand, such as a laser gun or an ice-cream cone. Sometimes the accessories can be as sophisticated as a gas mask, a crown or even a hoodie. An artist card or sticker is also included with the dunny.
SHOW TIME: 4/4/2010 - 10/2/2010
Luke Chueh
2009
3 inch height
Medium: Vinyl
Ratio: 3/25
Scissor Attack!
Secret Lab
2009
3 inch height
Medium: Vinyl
Ratio: 2/25
Evil Invades!
Ninja
2009
3 inch height
Medium: Vinyl
Ratio: 2/25
Night Fighter!
Skull-Head
2009
3 inch height
Medium: Vinyl
Masks of Death!
Hello! My Name Is
2009
Designer: Huck Gee
3 inch height
Medium: Vinyl
Ratio: 2/25
Hello! My name is...
Hello! I'm Insane
2009
8 inch height
Medium: Vinyl
Ratio: limited edition
Lose your mind tracking down skullophile Huck Gee’s insanely rare, 8-inch vinyl. Psychopathic and armless, Dunny comes bound in a bronze clasped, hard-to-remove cotton straightjacket with bloody traces from his pre-asylum days. Just 500 available.
LEO VILLAREAL
INTRODUCTION
Leo Villareal is the most prominent light sculptor of his generation. In 1997, he abandoned his work with interactive television and began creating sculptures in which he combined strobe lights, neon, and most recently, LED bulbs activated by the artist’s own custom-made software. The magic of Villareal’s work lies in his sequencing. Thousands of tiny white LEDs may resemble a starry night as seen in a planetarium, while tubes of colored LEDs masked by a diffuser are like a Monet painting of water lilies set in motion. His hypnotic and exhilarating light sculptures will be appreciated by both the young and old, experienced and inexperienced art viewers, students of both the arts and sciences, and engineers who will be tempted to analyze the artist’s algorithms. This is the first museum survey of the groundbreaking work of Villareal, whose stunning manipulations of light and color are internationally renowned.
White LEDs, mirror finished stainless steel, custom software, computer hardware, electrical wiring
120 x 180 x 6 inches
Field
2007
LED tubes, diffusion material, wood, custom software, computer hardware, electrical wiring,
84 x 288 x 12 inches
MEMBER SPECIAL DISCOUNT
10% Discount at Burgess Wood Works
Looking for a unique gifts Burgess Wood Works offers a selection of high quality hand-made wooden products that appeal to all audiences. To view their selection, visit www.burgesswoodworks.com and call 408.271.6867 to receive your discount code.
SJMA DISCOUNTS FOR SCREENINGS AT THE 2009 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL!
From March 20-22 2009, the Center for Asian American Media presents the 27th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. The San Jose Museum of Art is proud to be Co-Sponsor and host of the San Jose Opening Night Gala Reception on Friday, March 20 from 9:30-11:30pm, following a screening of the film White on Rice.
As part of our unique partnership, Museum members can purchase tickets to all Festival screenings in San Jose at the CAAM member price when buying in person or by fax with no processing fees. For the full schedule, visit the Festival website. For more information, call the SJMA Membership Department at 408.271.6867.
10% Discount at SJMA Museum Store
Members of the San Jose Museum of Art save 10% on all Museum Store purchases! In addition, they can take advantage of special, members-only, double discount days. Store discounts are just one of the many benefits of membership, so become a member today!
MEMBERSHIP SERVICE
CHANGES OF ADDRESS / LOST CARD
For changes of address or name, or to replace a lost membership card, please call the Membership Department at (408 )271-6887. Please have your membership ID number along with your updated information handy.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
For questions regarding status of a membership, payment, purchasing a gift membership and other inquiries, call (408) 271-6887 for assistance. Please have your membership ID number ready.
MEMBERSHIP STATUS VERIFICATION
We request that you bring your membership card(s) with you to special events and programs, so that we may expedite your member privileges. However, if you do forget your membership card, a staff person would be happy to look up the required information for you.
