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How extraordinary Veli Granö is! Shown: "The Stardweller," 2001 mixed-media installation. Art Throb This week's art events 'How Extraordinary That the World Exists!' Opening reception for "How Extraordinary That the World Exists!" Featuring work by Rachel Berwick, Trisha Donnelly, Veli Granö, Daniel Guzman, Gavin Hipkins, Mary Lucier, Boris Mikhailov, and Aleksandra Mir. This group show will examine remarkable aspects of existence. The work uses and subverts traditional documentary styles that challenge communication. Wed/30, 6-7:30pm. Oliver Art Center CCAC, 5212 Broadway, Oakl. 415.551.9210. Boris Mikhailov "How Extraordinary That the World Exists!" artist will talk about his photographic series documenting Ukraine's homelessness, "Case History." Wed/30, 7:30pm. CCAC, Nahl Hall, 5212 Broadway, Oakl. 415.551.9210. Lucinda Barnes Curator Lucinda Barnes will lead a walkthrough of the new collection exhibition, "Near and Far," focusing on various approaches to landscape. Thurs/31, 12:15pm. Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft, Berk. 642.1124. Art Gym Open House The Art Gym in Berkeley is putting on its first open house event featuring live music, wine and snacks, and of course, art! Sat/2, 5-9pm. The Art Gym, 1717D Fourth St., Berk. Celebrating the African Diaspora Reception Opening reception for an exhibition featuring work by Laurel Allen, Daniel Buford, Mark Charlton Davis, Richard Hall, Diallo John H. Jones, David Johnson, Safi Wa Nairobi, Ronnie Prosser, Malik Seneferu, and a special display by the MAAT (Museum of African American Technology). Tues/5, 5:30-7:30pm. University of Creation Spirituality, 2141 Broadway, Oakl. 835.4827 x31. Steve Hurst The Tuesday Night Art Series, facilitated by the Artship Foundation and the Oakland Art Gallery, presents Steve Hurst and Custom Time Pieces in conjunction with "The Art of Living Black" exhibition. Tues/5, 7pm. Oakland Art Gallery, 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th & Broadway, Oakl. 268.4978. [ East Bay | Metroactive | Archives ]