My parents came in for Labor Day weekend and we figured we would get through a few SF exhibits. First and foremost on the list, Chihuly at the de Young.
It was a glassworks exhibit by Dale Chihuly. From the Mille Fiori (a 56-foot garden of glass) to the Saffron Tower (a 30-foot neon sculpture), this exhibition definitely challenges convention and the imagination--bright colors and bold installations--delicate and challenging.
(Below, some photos I took...)
Following a just an ok meal at the De Young cafe (salty Mac-n-Cheese, dried but well-flavored corn and tough, chewy burger.) we strolled over to the Japanese gardens. The weather was cool, but sunny and the gardens were lush but restrained and well-maintained.
The De Young building was a gorgeous piece of modern architecture and with the oft-delayed Academy of Sciences about to open, I have every intention of going back... again and again and again.
p.s.: the artist really reminded me of Albert Finney in Erin Brockovich, but with an eye-patch ( a bit pirate-ty, but not Johnny-Depp in the least). When we were watching the DVD of the glasswork, I kept expecting Julia Roberts to appear. :)
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