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One Cubic Foot: Life Under the Golden Gate Bridge (installation view)
International Orange

David Liittschwager

One Cubic Foot: Life Under the Golden Gate Bridge

Continuing his One Cubic Foot series, which observes the density and diversity of life that exists within a 12-inch cube of soil, air, or sea, David Liittschwager photographed organisms found in seawater collected directly below the bridge. His pictures capture often overlooked details of the stunningly varied ecosystem that is San Francisco Bay.

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  • David Liittschwager, One Cubic Foot: Life Under the Golden Gate Bridge, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell
    David Liittschwager, One Cubic Foot: Life Under the Golden Gate Bridge, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell
    David Liittschwager, One Cubic Foot: Life Under the Golden Gate Bridge, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell
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David Liittschwager
David LiittschwagerAmerican, born 1961

David Liittschwager is a contributing photographer to National Geographic and other magazines. He lives in San Francisco and travels the globe photographing the elusive creatures that inhabit the land and water all around us.

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Top: David Liittschwager, One Cubic Foot: Life Under the Golden Gate Bridge, 2012 (installation view); photo: Ben Blackwell

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  • International Orange Selected as a Finalist in Americans for the Arts’ Year in Review

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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 ...

Sanctuary

Sanctuary



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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  • “…having to work, to earn a certain image, feels right. If it comes too easy, it might be suspect.” . . . A little inspiration for your Thursday, courtesy of artist #AbelardoMorell. Check out the full video, created for FOR-SITE’s past exhibition “International Orange” by visiting FOR-SITE’s YouTube channel (link in bio). There you’ll find many other artist interviews and interesting tidbits from our projects and programs over the years. #ArtAboutPlace #TBT
  • Deeply saddened to learn of the destruction of one of @aiww’s Beijing studios this weekend. No notice was given, works were damaged, and memories were lost. It’s a reminder that, while he may have his passport back, Wieiwei’s fight against the injustices of the Chinese government is far from over.
  • 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

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