First Thursday of 2006

On the first Thursday of every month, San Francisco has art openings. Many of the galleries do this, and it's a great chance to see work and catch up with people you know. Last night our friend Rachel had her big opening at Steven Wirtz. The work looked beautiful! And she seems really happy. I remember seeing her at my opening in November and feeling nervous and anxious, and she didn't appear to have that vibe, but when I hugged her hello, she was in fact a bit nervous. I suppose it's to be expected.

I saw some friends from CCA that I hadn't spoken with in a while, and enjoyed seeing the crowds of people present to look at art. San Francisco has a very loyal viewership. I saw Larry Sultan and Jim Goldberg there. Even though I know them and have said hello many times, I'm still intimidated when I see them. Their work is amazing. I smiled in their direction earlier that night, but when the gallery was closing, he came up to me and gave me a big kiss on the cheek twice. I suppose that's why he's so lovable.

The crowd at Wirtz. (Larry on the right)