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Featured Exhibits

A Cartographic History of San Francisco

As a part of The California Map Society's Spring Conference, on June 28, 2025, Tom will present his digital collection of maps of San Francisco and what he finds most meaningful about each map. He also hopes to inspire people to explore these maps further on their own at www.pixeum.org. Starting July 27, 2025, the cartographic history of San Francisco will be on display at the Chamber of Commerce’s downtown gallery space, called YesSF. The exhibit of over 20 maps will run from July 27th to August 1st, 2025, 9am to 5pm daily. There will be a reception and presentation on July 31st, from 5 to 7pm, with a talk and q&a by Jim Schein. Questions? tom@pixeum.org. This exhibit was first presented by Jim Schein and Tom Paper on April 18, 2019, at the offices of Webster Pacific in downtown San Francisco. The date, April 18, was the anniversary of the great earthquake and fire of 1906. The exhibit was a pop-up, which meant that it was put up and taken down within a span of six hours. Every image was printed and mounted onto a posterboard and then rested on a portable easel. The exhibit remains available as a popup for venues that have 150 lineal feet of wall-space.

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Mila at Mission Bowling - June 24, 2025

Show opening was June 24, 2025. Ode to the Mission is a solo exhibition by Mila Kirillova that honors the vibrant spirit, layered histories, and resilient communities of San Francisco’s Mission District. Through richly detailed works, Mila reflects on memory, place, and transformation, offering a visual tribute to the neighborhood’s evolving identity.Mission Bowling Club is a proud partner of ArtSpan’s Art-In-Neighborhoods program. View this collection in person at Mission Bowling Club, 3176 17th Street, San Francisco during open hours.Exhibition Dates: May 28, 2025 to November 9, 2025Artwork Pickup: Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10AMArtist Reception: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 6–8PM RSVP here

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Various SFO Art - curated by Tom Paper

Tom Paper’s exhibit of his  encounters with art at the SFO airport. keyword: curatedvisits

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Various Art From Various Airports

Artwork that leaves an impression on me as I visit various airports. by Tom Paper

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