OF THE EARTH: Amir Fallah, Asad Faulwell, Jaime Munõz, Kour Pour, Lavar Munroe
January 24–March 8, 2025
Group Show
Curated by Jonathan Carver Moore
Image: Asad Faulwell. Cloak and Dagger, 2024. Jonathan Carver Moore, San Francisco.
Jonathan Carver Moore
966 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Jonathan Carver Moore Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The gallery is open by appointment as well.Overview
Today’s LOVE LETTER TO ART is Jonathan Carver Moore’s latest show, OF THE EARTH, featuring artists Amir Fallah, Asad Faulwell, Jaime Munõz, Kour Pour, and Lavar Munroe.
“OF THE EARTH is an exhibition that takes its conceptual inspiration from the groundbreaking works of Frantz Fanon, a psychiatrist, philosopher, and revolutionary thinker whose writings explored the psychological and social effects of colonialism, decolonization, and the lived experiences of marginalized peoples.
The exhibition aims to engage with the complexities of Fanon’s thought through visual art, creating a dialogue that explores themes of identity, liberation and resistance.
In line with Fanon’s emphasis on returning to the land and reclaiming cultural roots, many of the works in this exhibition engage with themes of heritage, and the relationship between bodies and soil.
This theme is both metaphorical and literal, asking how the Earth itself has been colonized and what it means to reassert our connection to land.”
OF THE EARTH Preview. Jonathan Carver Moore, San Francisco.
I hadn’t heard of Frantz Fanon until this show. (Thank you Jonathan.) His theories on the effects of colonization resonate with today’s world—Gaza, outer space, and the Amazon rainforest are the first that come to mind.
Colonizers exert their power to control both the actions and mindsets of a population. Once their dominance is established, they move in and claim land, religion, and livelihoods.
Colonization happens on a mental level as much as, if not more than, on a physical level—remember that controllig partner, that passive-aggressive friend, that jealous boss? They all seemed to want to get inside your head for some level of control.
The funny thing is that when colonizers come in and colonize, a rebellion of culture and art is instigated. Oftentimes, an explosion of astounding creativity ensues, saying: Although you may try to take my land and control my being, you will not. In fact, my culture is stronger than ever because it is inside me, and what is inside me, you cannot take away.
The works in OF THE EARTH depict the unbreakable, sacred connection between people and their heritage, despite colonization. The group show, a beautiful homage to Frantz Fanon, is on view until March 8, 2025.
🗓 OF THE EARTH runs until March 8, 2025 at Jonathan Carver Moore.
💌 Did you see the show? What did you think? Let us know in the comments (in the Reviews section located on the second tab at the top of the page).
*If you haven’t been to the gallery yet, check it out. It’s a beautiful space in the Tenderloin, supporting many wonderful BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women artists.
Quick Guide: Jonathan Carver Moore
⭐ LOCATION: 966 Market Street between Mason and Taylor (Tenderloin neighborhood), across the street from IKEA, a few doors down from the Warfield (3 min away from the Powell Street Bart station). Closest Muni bus line is the 5 stop at Market and Mason (in front of the gallery).
⭐ HOURS: The gallery is open Thursday & Friday 12:00–6:00 p.m. Saturdays 12:00–4:00 p.m. and by appointment.
⭐ NEARBY ART:
- Tenderloin Museum (7 min walk/4 min drive) ON VIEW: TBD. EVENTS: Randy Shaw’s Tenderloin 10th Anniversary Book Launch (February 27, 2025, 5:30–7:00 p.m.); Filmmaker Screening of Screaming Queens at the Roxie (March 19, 2025 from 6:30–8:00 p.m.)
- Asian Art Museum (12 min walk/5 min drive) ON VIEW: Moving Objects: Learning from Local and Global Communities (Closes March 10, 2025); Qi Baishi: Inspiration in Ink (Closes April 7, 2025).
- Chandran Gallery (9 min walk/5 min drive) ON VIEW: TBD.
- Root Division (10 min walk/5 min drive) ON VIEW: Cian Dayrit: Liberties Were Taken [AMAZING show curated by PJ Policarpio. Post to follow soon.] (Closes April 5, 2025)
⭐ NEARBY DINING:
- The LINE hotel’s (nextdoor) Rise Over Run Rooftop Bar, Dark Bar [FABULOUS intimate bar specializing in Asian spirits and apps], and Tenderheart restaurant.
- Proper Hotel’s Villon [breakfast/brunch/lunch] restaurant (6 min walk/3 min drive)
- Arsicault Bakery [Holy CROISSANT!] (7 min walk/4 min drive)
- Saluhall food hall and IKEA Swedish Restaurant (across street)
A LOVE LETTER TO ART’S CHEAP & CHEERFUL PICKS
- Tú Lan (3 min walk/1 min drive)
- Saigon Sandwich (10 min walk/5 min drive)
A LOVE LETTER TO ART’S ROMANTIC PICK
- Proper Hotel’s Charmaine’s Rooftop Bar [*MY FAVE ROOFTOP BAR IN SF.]
💌 More nearby suggestions are always welcome. Feel free to add in the comments!
A LOVE LETTER TO ART RECOMMENDS
NEARBY ART
The Tenderloin Museum celebrates the rich history of San Francisco’s Tenderloin district.
NEARBY DINING
Saigon Sandwich in the Tenderloin is where you’ll find the best bánh mì in the city.
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