Upstart San Francisco artists buck art-world trends and kick out brave new work at the backstreet Mule Gallery. Recent shows have featured artworks by Bay Area letterpress printers, and 'craftivism' workshops with textile artist Diana Weymar to embroider presidential tweets onto vintage children's book illustrations. Check the website for upcoming salon conversations with SF artists and activists.
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