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Venus & Victory Co-Hosts New Podcast: LOCAL FREAKQUENCY
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Venus & Victory is proud to announce Local Freakquency, a new Bay Area series hosted by multidisciplinary artist and storyteller Nick Pim.
Local Freakquency explores the creative pulse of San Francisco through raw, silly, and honest dialogue with local artists, makers, and thinkers. Each episode dives into the real lives behind the work, exploring the humor, the messiness, the inspiration, and the beauty found in everyday creativity.
Nick Pim is a San Francisco creative, social worker, mediator, writer, music producer, and dating coach. Guided by observation, joy, and the law of parsimony, Nick approaches conversations with profound openness, working toward a world where all creatures can embrace the “ugly” and discover its beauty.
We’re thrilled to support and co-host this bold new series that highlights the voices shaping our city.
Follow along for new episodes and updates.
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Cosmo Court Comes Alive
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Art, Music & Community in Downtown San Francisco
Last week, Venus & Victory helped transform a gray parking lot in Lower Nob Hill into Cosmo Court — a lush, art-filled pop-up town square that pulsed with creativity and community for two unforgettable days. What was once bare pavement became a glowing oasis lined with potted trees and flowers, dotted with bright yellow chairs, and strung with party lights that reflected off the surrounding brick walls.
Venus & Victory was selected to curate the activation, assembling a team of artists, venders and music to elevate the event to new heights. The space bloomed with art and sound. Terrence unveiled his stunning tile mosaics for the very first time, Alex Cole exhibited her wildly creative resin jewelry, pins and broches, Tobi Oyebade shared his distinctive pottery creations, Robert Jolin presented a shimmering collection of jewelry and stones, and top it off Patricia Wren of Non-Archival Studio invited guests to collab alongside her on a one-of-a-kind community mural.
As the evening settled in, Bosque — Colombia based DJ and Venus & Victory collaborator — filled the alley with organic house and livetronic Latin beats, setting the perfect rhythm for conversation, laughter, and connection. The vibrant world beats attracted excited crowds to the often dreary parking lot.
Neighbors, artists, and city leaders came together under the lights — proof that with imagination and teamwork, even a forgotten alley can turn into a vibrant town square. Venus & Victory is proud to have made the party pop and to keep bringing art, music, and community together in the heart of San Francisco.
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Karl: The Art of Fashion
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OUR VERY FIRST OFFSITE GROUP ART EXHIBITION
On October 3rd, 2025, Venus & Victory proudly joined an extraordinary lineup of galleries for “The Art of Fashion” — an ambitious group exhibition hosted by Karl at Levi’s Plaza, San Francisco. The show runs through November 3rd, celebrating the intersection of art, design, and fashion in one of the most collaborative creative events of the year.
A Collective Showcase of Vision and Craft
Held indoors at the heart of Karl Gallery, the exhibition united an impressive network of participating organizations including COL Gallery, Creativity Explored, Exhibited.At, Jonathan Carver Moore, MAG Galleries, NIAD, Re.Riddle, Slate Contemporary, Tint Gallery, Brandin Vaughn, and Venus & Victory.
Opening night was a smashing success — a packed house filled with artists, curators, collectors, and friends of the arts. The variety and scope of the work on display were remarkable: from textile-based installations and mixed media sculptures to fashion-inspired visual art. Venus & Victory anchored the central space, bringing new attention to the vibrant community of artists David has cultivated over the years.
A Spectacular Fashion Show Featuring Brandin Vaughn
The highlight of the evening was a live fashion show by Tony Award–winning designer Brandin Vaughn, known for dressing global icons such as Beyoncé during her Cowboy Carter and Renaissance tours. Vaughn’s runway presentation transformed the gallery floor into a moving sculpture garden of fabric, form, and storytelling — a performance that embodied the exhibition’s central question: What is fashion if not sculpture worn?
His show set the tone for an exhibition that blurs boundaries between disciplines, celebrating the artistry of textile, fiber, and form — materials once dismissed as craft, now rightfully recognized as contemporary fine art.
Art, Fashion, and the Power of Collaboration
“The Art of Fashion” is part of MoAD’s Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week, and continues Karl’s mission to dissolve the boundaries between art forms. This fall edition celebrates the tactile and the conceptual, the functional and the fantastical — a reclamation of fashion as fine art and fabric as theory.
Venus & Victory is deeply honored to have taken part in this collaborative celebration and to share the spotlight with such inspiring creative partners.
A heartfelt thank you to all the artists, curators, and designers who made this event such a success. This is only the beginning — big things are in the works.Stay tuned, and thank you for joining us for the ride.
— The Venus & Victory Team
Introducing Our Patreon
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WE ARE THRILLED TO BE LAUNCHING OUR PATREON PLATFORM.
OUR MISSION HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT MORE THAN SHOWCASING ART. IT'S ABOUT BUILDING COMMUNITY, CELEBRATING CREATIVITY, AND GIVING ARTISTS THE FREEDOM TO SHINE. WHETHER YOU ARE HERE IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH US OR FOLLOWING ALONG FROM AFAR, THIS PATREON IS WHERE WE'LL SHARE EXCLUSIVE UPDATES, BEHIND THE SCENES STORIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND ART-LOVERS ALIKE.
IN THE MONTHS AHEAD, YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:
+ MONTHLY GALLERY EXPOSITIONS DURING FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK, FEATURING BOTH EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED VOICES.
+ OFFSITE SHOWS, PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS THAT CONNECT VENUS & VICTORY WITH NEW CREATIVE COMMUNITIES BEYOND SAN FRANCISCO.
+ BEHIND THE SCENES INSIGHTS, FROM STUDIO VISITS TO EVENT PREPARATION, SHOWING HOW THE WORK COMES TOGETHER.
+ OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED THROUGH WORKSHOPS, CONVERSATIONS, AND SHARED IDEAS THAT SHAPE WHAT WE DO NEXT.
THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. WITH YOUR SUPPORT, WE'LL CONTINUE CREATING SPACES WHERE ART, CULTURE, AND COLLABORATION COME ALIVE.
THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE, WELCOME TO VENUS & VICTORY. WE'RE EXCITED TO SHARE THIS JOURNEY WITH YOU.
PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS.
KARL - THE ART OF FASHION
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OUR VERY FIRST OFFSITE GROUP ART EXHIBITION
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ANNOUNCEMENT VENUS & VICTORY IS SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE PARTICIPATING IN OUR VERY FIRST OFFSITE GROUP ART EXHIBITION. WE WILL BE SHOWCASING ELEVEN ARTIST'S IN THIS COLLABORATIVE SHOW THE ART OF FASHION.
THE SHOW OPENS OCT. 3RD WITH A LIVE FASHION SHOW FEATURING TONY AWARD WINNING AND ACLAIMED DESIGNER BRANDIN VAUGHN, KNOWN FOR DRESSING SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN ENTERTAINMANT - SUCH AS BEYONCÉ IN HER HISTORIC COWBOY CARTER AND RENAISSANCE TOUR.
THIS COLLABAORATIVE EXHIBITION CONTINUES KARL'S MISSION TO DISSOLVE THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN DISCIPLINES - THIS TIME HIGHLIGHTING ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS WORKING ACROSS MIXED MEDIA, TEXTILES, AND FABRIC BASED PRACTICES. THIS SHOW ALSO GIVES VENUS & VICTORY AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND OUR VISION OUTSIDE OF OUR GALLERY WALLS INTO A MUCH MORE EXPANSIVE ENVIRONMENT.
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE:
6:00 PM - DOORS
7:00 PM - FASHION SHOW
KARL: THE ART OF FASHION
1255 BATTERY STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
OCT. 3 AT 6PM
PLEASE RSVP BY GETTING YOUR TICKETS HERE:
Penaber Mediterranean Meze House
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Celebrating culture, community, and creativity
We are so happy to partner with our neighbors at Penaber Mediterranean Meze House for the curation of their very first art installation. This family-run restaurant is known not only for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and fabulous meze, but also for its powerful story and deep cultural roots.
Penaber means immigrant in Kurdish, an identity that defines the heart and soul of this restaurant. Founded in 2025 by Ismail Akar, a Kurdish immigrant and former engineer, and his cousin Orhan Pilis, an artist who discovered his passion for food after arriving in the U.S., Penaber was created to honor heritage through flavor.
Every dish is handmade from scratch, rooted in the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean and Kurdish cultures. The entire team is made up of immigrants, each bringing their own story and spirit to the table. At Penaber, food is more than a meal. it’s a shared experience, a memory, a connection to home.
For this inaugural art installation, we’re featuring Jake Kenobi (@springbreak.jake), an artist we first met at the Superfine Art Fair. His work A Silence Never Touched blends seamlessly into the vibe of the restaurant, creating a visual and sensory experience that pairs beautifully with Penaber’s cuisine.
Each framed piece is a signed archival print (24" × 30") and available for purchase.
We’re also showcasing David Reposar’s Planet Cuaro / Dream The World You Want It in Penaber’s bar area, adding depth and beauty to the dining experience.
We carry small archival prints at the Venus & Victory gift shop.
📍Visit Penaber Mediterranean Meze House to enjoy a fabulous meal, connect with the incredible team, and experience these beautiful works of art in person.
Sales inquiries: Contact @venusandvictory.
Penaber Mediterranean Meze House
x Venus and Victory
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Celebrating culture, community, and creativity
We are so happy to partner with our neighbors at Penaber Mediterranean Meze House for the curation of their very first art installation. This family-run restaurant is known not only for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and fabulous meze, but also for its powerful story and deep cultural roots.
Penaber means immigrant in Kurdish, an identity that defines the heart and soul of this restaurant. Founded in 2025 by Ismail Akar, a Kurdish immigrant and former engineer, and his cousin Orhan Pilis, an artist who discovered his passion for food after arriving in the U.S., Penaber was created to honor heritage through flavor.
Every dish is handmade from scratch, rooted in the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean and Kurdish cultures. The entire team is made up of immigrants, each bringing their own story and spirit to the table. At Penaber, food is more than a meal. it’s a shared experience, a memory, a connection to home.
For this inaugural art installation, we’re featuring Jake Kenobi (@springbreak.jake), an artist we first met at the Superfine Art Fair. His work A Silence Never Touched blends seamlessly into the vibe of the restaurant, creating a visual and sensory experience that pairs beautifully with Penaber’s cuisine.
Each framed piece is a signed archival print (24" × 30") and available for purchase.
We’re also showcasing David Reposar’s Planet Cuaro / Dream The World You Want It in Penaber’s bar area, adding depth and beauty to the dining experience.
We carry small archival prints at the Venus & Victory gift shop.
📍Visit Penaber Mediterranean Meze House to enjoy a fabulous meal, connect with the incredible team, and experience these beautiful works of art in person.
Sales inquiries: Contact @venusandvictory.
FINE ART JEWELRY COMMISSION
A celebratory piece presented to a prominent figure for her outstanding work in reproductive rights.
Artist David Reposar @ Venus & Victory had the extreme honor of designing, creating, and collaborating— with full creative license alongside his fabricating team of many decades— to craft this outstanding amulet for an amazing woman.
Thank you to all who trusted in the process and believed I could deliver such a glorious piece, worthy of the immense celebration of a superwoman.
This abstract piece embodies the strength of women and the life force energy they hold and release into the world.
She represents LOVE, LEADERSHIP, EMPATHY, PROTECTION, and HEALING.
Materials: 14K gold, diamonds, Persian turquoise.
FINE ART JEWELRY COMMISSION
A celebratory piece presented to a prominent figure for her outstanding work in reproductive rights.
Artist David Reposar @ Venus & Victory had the extreme honor of designing, creating, and collaborating— with full creative license alongside his fabricating team of many decades— to craft this outstanding amulet for an amazing woman.
Thank you to all who trusted in the process and believed I could deliver such a glorious piece, worthy of the immense celebration of a superwoman.
This abstract piece embodies the strength of women and the life force energy they hold and release into the world.
She represents LOVE, LEADERSHIP, EMPATHY, PROTECTION, and HEALING.
Materials: 14K gold, diamonds, Persian turquoise.
VENUS & VICTORY x GROUNDFLOOR SF
VENUS & VICTORY is very proud to announce our new partnership with GROUNDFLOOR SF.
We are beyond grateful to have this opportunity to be curating the ART + ARTIST for 2025 at their flagship location. Each show will be approximately three months in duration with an Artist Reception. So we look forward to inviting all of our current friends, patrons and art lovers to this wonderful welcoming space.
GroundFloor SF is a Social Club also known as The Peoples Club in the very vibrant Mission District.
You can gain more insights on their website: Groundfloor SF is located at:455 Valencia Street SF CA 94103
Please follow along as we roll out the shows for 2025 both at VENUS & VICTORY + GROUND FLOOR SF
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After 10 years of having their darkroom in storage, artist Dillon Jo accumulated 75 rolls of undeveloped film. Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of ever processing it all Venus & Victory offered a 3 month residency to fulfill the dream and create what became The Process. The condition and contents of the film have been a mystery box from many eras of this life, clean, dirty, dark, psychedelic, beautiful, painful, brittle, colorful, and raw. Over the months the show evolved with new batches of images from hand processed B/W to color negative film.
"The longer I spend time with the film and each individual frame, the more I rediscover layers of nostalgia I’ve missed since the dawning of my iPhone photo scroll review habits. From the anticipation of developing negatives, to selecting and printing an individual picture, to creating test prints and capturing the right balance of light - lost emotions are unlocked. Senses and processes hidden in the mind like a time capsule venture deeper into the liminal space beyond the visual realm of an image."
Dillon Jo
