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Gatekeepers (installation view)
International Orange

Andy Freeberg

Gatekeepers

Thousands of commuters cross the Golden Gate Bridge every day on their way to work. But for the people in Andy Freeberg’s photographs, the bridge itself is a workplace. Freeberg captured the bridge’s human side with individual portraits of engineers, painters, toll takers, and others responsible for the daily care and safety of the bridge.

  • Video: Andy Freeberg
  • Andy Freeberg, Avtar Vains, Toll Taker, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Breauna Dantzler, Toll Taker, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Brian Royal, Painter, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Brian Vaughn, Painter, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Capt. Lisa Locati, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Charin Sae-Lee, Toll Taker, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Craig Dodson, Maintenance Supervisor, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Daniel Odom II, Bridge Service, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Dennis Holien, Driver, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Eric Torres Vasquez, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Everardo Lopez, Gardener, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Fred Mixon, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Herbert Gabriel, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Tom Scott, Painter, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Jesse and Robin Roberts, Bridge Service, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Kevin Milliken, Painter, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Lance Hoffmann, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Lt. David Rivera, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Lt. Sheri Creer, Bridge Security, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Mario Territo, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Mike Affonso and Fred Caudle, Drivers/Fire, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Moira Forristal, Driver, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Paul Fritz, Security, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Phillip Chaney, Iron Worker/Operating Engineer Supervisor, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Rene Tovar, Operating Engineer, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Sgt. Herbert Lopez, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Sgt. Stephen Fry, Security, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Andy Freeberg, Tilman Hanson, Painting Crew Chief, from the series Gatekeepers, 2012
    Slideshow: Gatekeepers
  • Andy Freeberg, Gatekeepers, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell
    Andy Freeberg, Gatekeepers, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell
    Andy Freeberg, Gatekeepers, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell
    Andy Freeberg, Gatekeepers, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell
    Andy Freeberg, Gatekeepers, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell
    Andy Freeberg, Gatekeepers, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell
    Andy Freeberg, Gatekeepers, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell
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Andy Freeberg
Andy FreebergAmerican, born 1958

An artist and photojournalist based in San Francisco, Andy Freeberg develops work that ironically challenges the fine art world. His photographs have been featured in exhibitions at the Chelsea Art Museum, New York; Haggerty Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and the Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles, and are included in many private and public collections.

Andy Freeberg Website

Top: Andy Freeberg, Gatekeepers, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell

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Sanctuary Salon (February 23, 2018)

Sanctuary Salon (February 23, 2018)

Echoing Sanctuary's ethos of plurality, the "Sanctuary Salon" series weaves together the voices of artists whose practices span creative disciplines, including ...

Brendan Fernandes: Safely (2017)

Brendan Fernandes: Safely (2017)

As part of his commission for "Sanctuary," Brendan Fernandes presented a site-specific durational performance that explored themes of reverence and sacred ...

Panel Discussion: Approaching the Rug as a Critical Form

Panel Discussion: Approaching the Rug as a Critical Form

Panel Discussion "Above the Rug: Approaching the Rug as a Critical Form" February 11, 2018 Historically and traditionally, rugs are a medium for cultural ...

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Sanctuary Salon (January 26, 2018)

Sanctuary Salon (January 26, 2018)

Echoing the ethos of plurality embodied within FOR-SITE's exhibition "Sanctuary," the "Sanctuary Salon" series weaves together the voices of artists whose ...

Sanctuary Salon (December 14, 2017)

Sanctuary Salon (December 14, 2017)

Echoing the ethos of plurality embodied within FOR-SITE's exhibition "Sanctuary," the "Sanctuary Salon" series weaves together the voices of artists whose ...

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  • It's a full house (er, Chapel) tonight for FOR-SITE's first #Sanctuary Salon https://t.co/ABOANPBfeV
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  • Before closing out our 5-year “Tree Fall” anniversary, we want to give another shout-out to all the volunteers who gave their time and sweat to making “Tree Fall” possible. 5 years on and we’re still incredibly grateful for their dedication. The installation was tough, but they all jumped into those Tyvek suits, pulled on their gloves, got down and dirty with the clay, and GOT. IT. DONE. #ArtAboutPlace
  • It’s here—day 9 of our 5-year “Tree Fall” anniversary where we get to share the finished work you all know and love! After 72 hours (3 days) the work dried and cracked. The cracking pattern was natural—no scoring, carving, or coaxing on the part of the artist was done to the work (except the impeccable planning and execution of the clay production and application, of course). After about a month, dehumidifiers were installed inside the work to ensure complete drying and mitigate any potential for mold growth. In October 2013, the work was open to the public. #ArtAboutPlace
  • It’s Day 8 of FOR-SITE’s 5-year “Tree Fall” anniversary and we have now arrived at the penultimate step of the installation process—the application of the clay! Once the patties were rolled out and prepped, they were then smooshed (“smooshed” is a technical term, right?) by hand onto the hay/slip base layer. Although a seemingly simple process, it was actually one of the most tedious, time-sensitive, and labor-intensive. Creation of the patties had to be timed carefully to match the speed of application in order to ensure uniform drying. The application itself was back- and shoulder-breaking work that didn’t allow for much rest (again, due to concerns over uneven drying). When at last the entire installation had been covered, a professional plasterer came into provide a final smoothing to the entire surface before it was left to dry and crack. #ArtAboutPlace
  • For Day 7 of our 5-year “Tree Fall” anniversary we’re jumping in right where we left off on Day 6 with the clay patties. Once made, the clay patties were scored, given a light layer of slip, and sprinkled with a dusting of the prepped hair in order to give the patties texture for adhering to the base layer. __ If any of you have seen the recent documentary “Leaning Into the Wind,” the woman in this photo may look familiar. It’s Holly Goldsworthy, Andy’s daughter. Holly has worked closely with her father on many of his projects the past few years, and helped manage the clay work team for “Tree Fall.” #ArtAboutPlace

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