Punk Photography Renaissance Exhibit | SF

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Rare San Francisco old school punk photos, art, and ‘zines rivet and stun in the Punk Rock Sewing Circle’s gallery exhibit opening May 1 at the Emerald Tablet (California Era 1977-1982).

Documenting youth culture, when the only boundary between audience, band, and photographer was a lens, these iconic images catapult the viewer into the potent period of rebellion and explosive creativity of San Francisco punk’s first wave. Punk’s DIY ethos democratized music, fashion, art, and publishing; experience the transformative revolution through the compelling eyes of visionary photographers, artists, and the ‘zines featured in this exhibit.

From photographers James Stark, George Sera, Jim Jacoy, Bobby Castro, Elaine Vestal, and Ruby Ray to never before shown images by ReSearch photographer KameraZie, radical collage work created by Winston Smith and Aleph Omega, powerful sculpture by Winston Tong, and an incredible collection of seminal ‘zines from Punk Globe, Creep, New Deseases, Maximum Rock n” Roll to Search and Destroy; this exhibit is a rare artistic and cultural journey into the formative years of San Francisco punk.

Exhibit May 1-9. Opening Reception May 1 6:00-10:00 pm Emerald Tablet 80 Fresno San Francisco CA 94133

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