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Ted Purves
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Ted Purves

Ted Purves is an artist and writer who investigates the practice of art in the world as it addresses issues of localism, democratic participation, and social exchange. Based in Berkeley, California, he collaborates on social and public art projects with Susanne Cockrell under the rubric of Fieldfaring Projects, and is the author of the book What We Want is Free. He is an associate professor of social practice at California College of the Arts.

Purves was an instructor in FOR-SITE’s education program in 2009.

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  1. Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly — World Premiere Screening

    April 14 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Andy Goldsworthy: Tree Fall

Andy Goldsworthy: Tree Fall

Artist Andy Goldsworthy and a team of volunteers work on the installation "Tree Fall," part of the ongoing project "Goldsworthy in the Presidio," organized by the ...

International Orange: Abelardo Morell, Tent Camera Photographs

International Orange: Abelardo Morell, Tent Camera Photographs

Capturing images of the Golden Gate Bridge with his tent camera — a portable form of camera obscura — photographer Abelardo Morell talks about craft, ...

Inside @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz

Inside @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz

Take a look inside "@Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz” and hear from the people behind this unprecedented exhibition exploring human rights and freedom of ...

Andy Goldsworthy: Wood Line

Andy Goldsworthy: Wood Line

Artist Andy Goldsworthy discusses his sculpture "Wood Line," part of the ongoing project "Goldsworthy in the Presidio," organized by the FOR-SITE Foundation ...

The Making of @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz

The Making of @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz

Go behind the scenes of “@Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz.” The artist raises urgent questions about freedom of expression and human rights in this exhibition of ...

International Orange: Bill Fontana, Acoustical Visions of the Golden Gate Bridge

International Orange: Bill Fontana, Acoustical Visions of the Golden Gate Bridge

While installing audiovisual equipment at the Golden Gate Bridge, sound artist Bill Fontana talks about the art of listening and about discovering the bridge's ...

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  • So excited to share the news! #YoursTrulyDoc https://t.co/aZrgOiSQzf
  • It's a full house (er, Chapel) tonight for FOR-SITE's first #Sanctuary Salon https://t.co/ABOANPBfeV

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  • So excited to finally share the news that "Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly" will make its WORLD PREMIERE at this year’s @sffilm festival! #SFFilm #SFFilmfestival. April 14, 7:30 pm one time only screening. Link to tickets in bio. __ @yourstrulydoc @aiww
  • The “Yours Truly” installation grew out of #AiWeiwei's desire to let prisoners of conscience know that they, and the causes they fought for, are not forgotten. 92,829 postcards were sent to prisoners of conscience in the U.S. and across the globe. #YoursTrulyDoc picks up where that story ends, sharing personal stories from both sides of the journey. __ #StayTuned this Wednesday, March 20th for our exciting announcement about the #YoursTrulyDoc. In the meantime, be sure to follow the film on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @yourstrulydoc. Although we’ll be sharing lots of news here, @yourstrulydoc is where you’ll get all the juicy behind-the-scenes details and extras. __ #ArtAboutPlace #HumanRights #YoursTrulyDoc #Art #Alcatraz
  • @cheryllhaines here with a big announcement (...or rather, a soon-to-be big announcement). As many of you know, FOR-SITE has been hard at work on a documentary film based on the “Yours Truly” installation that was part of #AiWeiwei’s exhibition on #Alcatraz. Well, the film is just about complete and we have some very exciting news to share with you next week. #StayTuned for the reveal March 20th! . . . . . . . . . #ArtAboutPlace #HumanRights #YoursTrulyDoc #Art
  • @okaymilly again for the last day of my FOR-SITE instagram takeover! In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, I’m dedicating today’s post to artist Alicia McCarthy (@helloforever), who recently installed this incredible 100 x 100’ mural on an eight-story wall overlooking the Civic Center BART station. In 2013 I was fortunate to work with Alicia on a group exhibition at SFAI (prior to FOR-SITE I was the curator of special projects at @sfaiofficial) titled “Energy That is All Around,” and I also commissioned her for a mural which is currently on view at SFAI’s Fort Mason Campus. The Market and 7th Street mural was organized by @luggagestoregallery. __ Who are the women artists that inspire you? Share your thoughts in the comments! __ Photos: 1. Courtesy Halopigg (finished) & Ryan Garshell (process) via Juxtopoz 2. Courtesy SFAI __ #ArtAboutPlace #Public Art

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