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The Ghosts of Melrose Ave: An Interview with the Filmmakers of Castle of Enchantment
04 / 29 / 2026
Castle of Enchantment is a new short film set in the remnants of Milt Hopkins’ now demolished Los Angeles art environment. The film explores the site’…
SF Landmark #318: the Designation of Gregangelo Museum with Gregangelo Herrera and Heather Samuels
08 / 26 / 2025
The Gregangelo Museum is a space dedicated to connection through storytelling, the personal home of Gregangelo Hererra, and a headquarters of his danc…
“It will belong to the whole population of earth”: the re-opening of the World’s Folk Art Church at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden
07 / 16 / 2025
Characteristic of Georgia June, it was a muggy, 90-something degree day on the occasion of the reopening of the World’s Folk Art Church last Sunday, a…
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Although primarily known as a documentary photographer, Rosen explored his creativity by casting a wide net; among other genres, he produced photograms, happenings, installation art, and a broad range of photographic expression. Take a look at his artwork here!
