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Print Show by Hajime Sorayama Opens April 4th 2015 at Fifty24SF Gallery – San Francisco

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Fifty24SF Gallery in association with Upper Playground is pleased to present a special print show by renowned Japanese artist, Hajime Sorayama, opening April 4th 2015. Sorayama is recognized world-wide for his uniquely imaginative, erotic style of paintings.  The sleek chrome aesthetic of robotics in a hyper-sexualized feminine form has been a signature style for Sorayama that has spanned over 4 decades. Sorayama is a Vargas Award winner, the highest achievement in air-brush artistry. His art displayed in permanent collections at the MOMA, Smithsonian Institute and the US Library of Congress.

Considered as one of the most influential pin-up artists of our time, Sorayama will be making available for the time in San Francisco, a selected collection of his new and old prints. This will be a rare chance for his fans and collectors to see Sorayama’s work in person.

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For more information about the artist and available prints please contact gallery@fifty24SF.com.

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Exhibition dates: April 4th – April 26th 2015
Opening:  April 4th 7pm

Fifty24SF Gallery
218 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94117

Celebrating Closing Night for A Light in the Darkness by Sam Flores at Fifty24SF

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Artist Sam Flores celebrated the closing reception for his solo-exhibition “A Light in the Darkness” on Saturday at Fifty24SF Gallery.  The special closing night party for Flores’ successful show was hosted during the Lower Haight Art Walk.

Below are select pieces from “A Light in the Darkness” by Sam Flores:

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Hajime Sorayama Opens at Fifty24SF Gallery

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The Hajime Sorayama print show opened at Fifty24SF Gallery in San Francisco on Saturday, April 4th. The exhibition runs from April 4th-26th, and features works from the renowned Japanese artist for the first time in San Francisco. A selected collection of his new and old prints are available at Fifty24SF in Lower Haight and online at upperplayground.com.

For more information about the artist and available prints please contact gallery@fifty24SF.com.

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Fifty24SF Gallery to Host Closing Night for ‘A Light in the Darkness’ by Sam Flores – March 7th 5:00-9:00PM

‘A Light in the Darkness’ by Sam Flores at Fifty24SF Gallery comes to a close this Saturday March 7th during the Lower Haight Art Walk.  The gallery will host a special closing night party with the artist in attendance from 5:00-9:00PM.  This will be the last chance for those in SF to view Flores’ latest work.

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New Shinganist T-shirt Designs by Usugrow

Upper Playground and Usugrow is proud to release two new designs for the UP Shinganist collection.  The two designs which showcase Usugrow’s signature calligraphic style will be available in Black, White and in Grey.  Released just in time for the artist’s opening of his solo show, ‘INKFLOW’ at Fifty24SF Gallery, these shirts will sell out fast so grab them while you can.

‘BURIAL’:

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‘On the Road’:

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