A conversation with Director Christopher Beaver and Catharine Clark of BOXBLUR and the Catharine Clark Gallery, discussing the moving and inspirational works of Shimon Attie, followed by Beaver’s 2006 film Between Dreams and History.

Shimon Attie rose to prominence in Europe with installations of site-specific public art. In Christopher Beaver’s portrait of Attie at work, we go inside the creative process as Attie produces his first work of public art in America. His goal: to project human memory onto the buildings of New York City’s Lower East Side, the historic home for many immigrants, on first arriving in the United States.

Attie was most recently in the news for Night Watch, a floating media installation displaying pictures of refugees granted asylum in the US. This collaboration between BOXBLUR and Immersive Arts Alliance was called by columnist Tony Brava “one of the most talked about public art events in the Bay Area” as preparations were made for its San Francisco premiere in spring and summer of 2021. The SF Chronicle called the 2021 exhibition of Night Watch “intimate” and “powerful”.

Come join us at The Roxie, where Director Christopher Beaver and Gallerist Catharine Clark celebrate the moving works of Shimon Attie, followed by Beaver’s wonderful film, “Between Dreams and History.” October 5th at 6:00pm.

Tickets for this one-night event are available HERE.

early work by Shimon Attie