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Open House
Time: Friday, September 20, 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: 41 Ross, 41 Ross Alley, San Francisco, CA 94108
Ho Tam Press @41Ross
Lead Artist: Ho Tam
Dates: September 20 - November 30, 2024
Hours: Thursday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 41 Ross, 41 Ross Alley, San Francisco, CA 94108
Presented by Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco
CCC proudly presents the newest edition of the 41 Ross Artist-in-Residence program with Ho Tam, a renowned independent publisher and artist who explores media representation, race, and sexuality through diverse mediums. From painting and drawing to photography and video, Tam’s work poignantly examines what it means to be Asian, intersecting the personal with the universal.
Ho Tam is a Hong Kong-born Canadian artist whose witty, impactful, and often satirical works have inspired Asian and Asian diasporic artists worldwide. Known for his exploration of print media and identity politics, Tam is set to bring his unique perspective to SF Chinatown. During his residency at 41 Ross, Tam will delve into the neighborhood's rich immigrant history, drawing inspiration from his interactions with community members and local zine artists to create exciting new works.
From September 20th to November 30th, Tam will transform 41 Ross into a temporary bookshop, gallery, and studio, as a special edition of Hotam Press he runs in Vancouver. We invite you to experience the power of print media and discover its place in the rich cultural fabric of SF Chinatown.
41 Ross will be transformed into a creative hub, led by Ho Tam, with diverse programming throughout the residency, such as artist-led pop-ups, a zine festival, and artist talks.
You are invited to an artist reception on September 20th, 6 - 8 pm, to meet the artist. There will be light refreshments provided. Come engage with the multifaceted potential of print media!
Event List
Open House, September 20, 41 Ross and Ross Alley
Alleyway Zine Festival, November 9, Ross Alley
About Ho Tam
Ho Tam is a Hong Kong-born Canadian artist whose diverse practice spans video, photography, painting, drawing, graphic design, and print media. His work frequently explores themes of mass media representation, race, and identity politics. Tam has exhibited his art in galleries and film festivals across Canada and internationally. Over the past decade, he has focused on independent publishing under his imprint, Hotam Press.
Tam received a BA from McMaster University and an MFA from Bard College (NY). From 1996 to 1997, he was a participant at the Whitney Museum Independent Study Program. His video work has earned several accolades, including Best Documentary at the Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival and the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award at OutFest in Los Angeles, both for his 2006 film Books of James. From 2004 to 2010, he taught full time at the University of Victoria, BC. Since the 2010s, Tam has been focusing on independent publishing of artist books and zines, and currently he manages a bookshop/gallery in Vancouver, BC.
About CCC
Established in 1965, CCC (the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco) stands as a non-profit arts organization with a rich legacy spanning over 50 years. Throughout its history, CCC has played a pivotal role in elevating Chinatown through the arts, as both a vibrant neighborhood and a poignant metaphor for the immigrant experience. In recent years, CCC has undergone transformative growth, presenting thought-provoking international exhibitions and engaging educational programs. The organization’s commitment to spotlighting pressing and nuanced issues of our time sparks essential dialogues, uniting diverse perspectives and inspiring meaningful actions toward a more inclusive and equitable society. Some of its iconic programming includes “Chinatown History and Art Walking Tour,” “XianRui: Artist in Excellence Series,” “41 Ross: Artist-in-Residence,” and the new “Hungry Ghost Festival.”
About 41 Ross and AIR Program
41 Ross is a unique community art space located in the historic Ross Alley in San Francisco Chinatown. As a partnership between the Chinese Culture Center and the Chinatown Community Development Center, it represents an experimental collaboration between a contemporary art center and a neighborhood development organization. Since its inception in 2014, the 41 Ross Artist-in-Residence has served as an exchange platform for emerging or underexplored API/BIPOC artists, fostering the development of their work and the expansion of community-based practices within San Francisco's Chinatown. The program builds upon the CCC’s unique decades-long legacy in providing a platform for the artists’ experimental, conceptual, and research-based practices in an environment that strikes the balance between foregrounding artistic exploration, working within a cultural community, and promoting exchange amongst wider audiences. Past projects include, but are not limited to: Keyword School (2014), Chinatown Pretty (2015), Chinatown Home Cooking (2016), Liminal Space (2017), Art, Culture and Belonging in Chinatown and Manilatown (2020-21), and Table to Farm (2022).
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