Ryan Furtado shoots incredible photos. Because he’s gonzo. I was lucky to know this dude at YO! Magazine, ages ago. Go see ’em, and you will feel lucky to see a little of what this guy’s seen.

Thursday, August 14
Opening: Photos by Ryan Furtado
BEYOND THE OCEAN OF ANXIETY
Ryan Furtado presents a collection of over 30 photographs taken between 2002 and 2008. These pictures explore a variety of contrasting people, places and situations through out the United States and abroad. Edited from years of various assignments, trips, and journeys down the rabbit hole, it is subjective glimpse into the kaleidoscope of humanity.
Opening Reception: August 14, 2008, 5-9pm
[Hamburger Eyes’] Photo Epicenter, 26 Lilac St. SF

Plus,
More Zach Scholz…

Wednesday, August 13
Opening: Zachary Royer Scholz at The Lab
Yet To Be Determined
August 13 – September 6, 2008
Opening reception: Wednesday, August 13, 6-9 PM
Closing reception: Friday, September 5, 6-9 PM
Gallery Hours: Wednesdays – Saturdays, 1-6 PM
Zachary Royer Scholz’s site-specific installation directly engages the physicality of the Lab’s main gallery space. Deviating from the typical installation-exhibition-deinstallation cycle, Scholz’s show opens shortly after he arrives in the space and closes just as the work reaches completion. Allowing the site to act as a collaborator, the artist will produce objects and situations using the Lab’s unique architecture and objects found there as a starting point. The audience can view the work in a static state when the artist is absent or come while he is there and witness the work in a state of flux. Viewers are encouraged to visit and revisit the space as this collaboration evolves.
The Lab, 2948 16th Street, San Francisco

And,
taking it way, way back,
to CCA circa 1998…

Saturday, August 16, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Opening: Group show with 5 CCA mofos at Giant Robot SF
You Only Excist Because of Us
Exhibition: August 16, 2008 – September 17, 2008
Opening: Saturday, August 16, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
You Only Excist [sic] Because of Us a group show featuring the work of Ryohei Tanaka, Ako Castuera, Sean Boyles, Joe To, and Rob Sato.
GRSF
618 Shrader Street
San Francisco, CA 94117