Ratio 3
1447 Stevenson St
415.821.3371
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Installation view of Kiki: The Proof Is in the Pudding, Courtesy Ratio 3 Gallery
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June 27, 2008 – Aug 2, 2008
Wednesdays–Saturdays (11am–6pm)
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As many LGBT folks are rushing to the altar, this retrospective of the short-lived but influential SF gallery Kiki comes at an interesting time. Founded at the height of Queer Nation and Riot Grrrl by the late Rick Jacobsen (1961-1997), Kiki was an ad-hoc community center for artists on the fringes of the creative and sexual mainstream, many of whom — such as Catherine Opie and Chris Johanson — have become quite successful. The exhibition's an elegy, as well: Jacobsen died from AIDS, as did Jerome Caja, whose nail polish ex-votos are a highlight. Kiki is a timely reminder that adversity often necessitates radical creativity rather than compliance.
