On the final leg of my journey through artMRKT 2013, it became apparent that I had seen just about all of the best booths already. There were, however, still some that were well worth the trip. Hung Liu at artMRKT San Francisco, 2013 (Image courtesy of the Nanacy Hoffman Gallery) Michael Gregory at artMRKT San Francisco, 2013 (Image courtesy of the Nanacy Hoffman Gallery) Viola Frey at artMRKT San Francisco, 2013 (Image courtesy of the Nanacy Hoffman Gallery) Wondering around

ArtMRKT San Francisco really stepped up its game this year and put on a spectacular showing for the art consuming public. Represented were both well established dealers and also those galleries who are just emerging or are beginning to establish themselves. There was also a special section for Stephen De Staebler, whose works is always a must see. The following is part two of my journey through the fair. Robert Arneson at Brian Gross Fine Art, ArtMRKT San Francisco 2012 (Imag

Installation view of 'Confiscated' at Jack Fischer Gallery, September 2011 showing (left to right) 'Bull's Eye', 2011, 'Homeland Security Advisory', 2011, 'Untitled', 2011, and 'Fear Culture 2', 2011 (image courtesy of Jack Fischer Gallery) In the latest show ‘Confiscated’ at the Jack Fischer Gallery in San Francisco, the Berkeley based conceptual artist Michele Pred has revisited a body of work that remains current in light of the tenth anniversary of the September 11th atta