The past few weeks have been consumed with travel. At the moment I am in London, and as inevidently occurs while on the road, there have been a few last minute changes and complications. Yet, if anything, these stressful moments abroad help you learn to roll with the punches and think on your feet.
Before arriving in the UK, I spent a much less complicated week in San Francisco. We stayed in a lovely apartment in Noe Valley via Airbnb - a valuable way to find a more unique, home-y, and possibly affordable place to stay.
While in town, I happened upon 111 Minna Gallery, a true gem of a gallery. Located in downtown San Francisco, the gallery features regularly rotating art exhibitions while also serving as a local hangout/coffee shop by day and trendy bar/event space by night.
More intimate and casual than the usual “white cube” gallery, the space was inviting and friendly. The head curator, Micah LeBrun, even came up to me after noticing my interest in the art to personally introduce himself, explain the concept of the gallery, and give me an impromptu tour of the new exhibition opening that weekend. More galleries should adopt this sense of community and warmth.
And beyond the hospitality and general good vibe at 111 Minna, the art selection was fantastic.