Purchase works from the DEFENESTRATION Collection

Brian Goggin: DEFENESTRATIONMay 20 - July 31, 2014Purchase individual works from the DEFENESTRATION collection, and preserve a piece of San Francisco art history. The landmark SF installation Ended June 3rd, but the exhibition continues online through July 31st. Meet us at our office by appointment: Varnish Fine Art 16 Jessie Street, #C120 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)433-4400 The DEFENESTRATION installation of original sculpture by Brian Goggin transformed a San Francisco building into a renowned art site in 1997, and for seventeen years this installation remained. This multi-disciplinary sculptural mural involved seemingly animated furniture; tables, chairs, lamps, grandfather clocks, a refrigerator, and couches, their bodies bent like centipedes, fastened to the walls and window-sills, their insect-like legs seeming to grasp the surfaces. Against society’s expectations, these everyday objects flood out of windows like escapees, out onto available ledges, up and down the walls, onto the fire escapes and off the roof. DEFENESTRATION was created by Brian Goggin with the help of over 100 volunteers, and individual works were restored four years ago with generous community support, including artwork donated by Banksy. Defenestration has been a lively part of a creative public conversation with the world. I am very pleased we were able to experience the installation for the last seventeen years especially when I originally thought it might last only six months, now I am happy the artworks may find new homes with collectors as part of it's migration from the hood. - Brian Goggin (May 20, 2014) Contact us to purchase artwork and to discuss the future of DEFENESTRATION. View Online Exhibition 16 Jessie Street, #C120, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)433-4400

Brian Goggin: DEFENESTRATION Exhibit as the Installation Ends

Brian Goggin: DEFENESTRATION May 20 - July 31, 2014 Online Exhibition as the Landmark SF Installation Ends Meet us at our office by appointment: Varnish Fine Art 16 Jessie Street, #C120 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)433-4400 View DEFENESTRATION in person: Hugo Hotel building Southwest Corner of 6th and Howard St. San Francisco, CA Varnish Fine Art is proud to partner with Brian Goggin, finding permanent homes for DEFENESTRATION sculptures after they check out of the Hugo Hotel. This installation of original sculpture by Brian Goggin transformed a South of Market building into a renowned art site, and its preservation has been supported by the community, including generous donations by art luminary Banksy. Since Defenestration's creation by Goggin 17 years ago with over 100 volunteers, San Francisco has delighted in the functioning Lamps, ringing Telephones, Leaping Tables, and Craning Clock to name a few of the 35 sculptures "thrown out the window" of DEFENESTRATION. Defenestration has been a lively part of a creative public conversation with the world. I am very pleased we were able to experience the installation for the last seventeen years especially when I originally thought it might last only six months, now I am happy the artworks may find new homes with collectors as part of it's migration from the hood. - Brian Goggin (May 20, 2014) These unique works of art must be removed before the Hugo Hotel is demolished, but the DEFENESTRATION Project will continue as new homes are found for each original sculpture. If you'd like to view these works in place, visit the building at 6th and Howard Streets soon! Contact us to purchase artwork and to discuss the future of DEFENESTRATION, including new projects in cities abroad. Preview Now 16 Jessie Street, #C120, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)433-4400

New Additions to the Spring Collection and Szukalski Print Release

The Varnish Vault: Spring 2014 New additions have recently been added to the show. The season is gorgeous in San Francisco, and we're surrounded by fabulous artwork from the Varnish Spring collection. Meet us by appointment to view these works in person, or visit our site for a preview. Shown Left: Merman by Stanislav Szukalski Cast Bronze Edition of 6 4" x 5" x 5" We look forward to seeing you soon! View the Exhibit Online New Print Release this Sunday: Mermaid of Warsaw by Stanislav Szukalski Available exclusively from Varnish. Giclée Print on 100% Archival Cotton Rag Paper 20" x 24" From the original drawing c.1954 Edition of 50 Release date: April 20, 2014 Preorders are available now with a discount of 15% by using our discount code: MERMAID Monument for the Mermaid of Warsaw: I made this project for a dual fountain of connected basins. Beneath the water there was to be a metal balance, so articulated that the bronze statues of the Mermaid on one side and St. Christopher on the other would alternately rise and submerge. The Mermaid is pregnant with the new Dawn. - Stanislav Szukalski Purchase Mermaid Prints 16 Jessie Street, #C120, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)433-4400

The Spring Collection and New Prints for Easter

New Prints for Easter:Mermaid of Warsaw by Stanislav Szukalski Available exclusively from Varnish. Giclée Print on 100% Archival Cotton Rag Paper 20" x 24" From the original drawing c.1954 Edition of 50 Release date: April 20, 2014 Preorders are available now with a discount of 15% by using our discount code: MERMAID Monument for the Mermaid of Warsaw: I made this project for a dual fountain of connected basins. Beneath the water there was to be a metal balance, so articulated that the bronze statues of the Mermaid on one side and St. Christopher on the other would alternately rise and submerge. The Mermaid is pregnant with the new Dawn. - Stanislav Szukalski Preorder Mermaid Prints Online The Varnish Vault: Spring 2014 Spring is off to a beautiful start in San Francisco, and we're surrounded by fabulous artwork from the Varnish collection. Meet us by appointment to view these works in person, or visit our site for a preview. Check back often for new additions. We look forward to seeing you soon! In other news.... We wish to welcome our new neighbor, the Lotus Method here at 16 Jessie Street! Caitlin Ritt is the founder of a wonderful fitness venture, and you can learn more about her at http://www.thelotusmethodsf.com View the Spring Exhibition 16 Jessie Street, #C120, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)433-4400

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St. Patrick's Day Deal - Free Shipping from the Shop Midnight Tonight through the end of Monday Discount Code: SHAMROCK Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! We're offering Free Shipping for orders placed on our online Shop from Midnight tonight through St. Patrick's Day on Monday March 17th. Just enter the discount code SHAMROCK when you place your orders. The Shop is filled with fabulous fine art prints and books for budding and seasoned collectors alike. Start Shopping