Better With You
March 12 – May 8, 2027
The Jones Institute
Natural Discourse
A collaboration by Andy Rappaport and David Karwan that explores sound tools, physical/digital media, and the audience’s presence
The Jones Institute
963 Hayes StreetSan Francisco, CA 94117Saturday–Sunday 12 p.m.–3 p.m.
Or by appointment.
Details and link for tickets will be published closer to the opening.
Not ADA accessible
Better With You is a collaboration featuring audio-inspired works by Andy Rappaport and David Karwan. In their respective bodies of work, these two artists of different generations, geographies, and backgrounds consider their relationship to sound tools, physical and digital media, and how the audience’s presence interprets and completes the work.
Exhibiting Artists
Andy Rappaport, David Karwan
Andy Rappaport, Rendering of The piano that plays with you, currently in build. Wood, materials, electronics. Rendering courtesy of Andy Rappaport.
The Jones Institute
The Jones Institute is a San Francisco gallery founded in 2018 by Aïda Jones, who reasoned that if her home was already full of artists, she might as well give them their own room. It operates from a private home in Alamo Square and, occasionally, a formal space at Minnesota Street Project.
Natural Discourse
Natural Discourse is a series of symposia, publications, and site-specific art exploring the connections between art, culture, and science within the framework of botanical gardens and natural history museums. Founded in 2012 by Shirley Alexandra Watts and Mary Anne Friel.
Things to Do Around Here
Third Wheel Coffee started out as a coffee tricycle then became a stand within a sandwich shop before recently finding a storefront of their own on Oak Street. Thankfully the friendly vibe still shines through. Grab a seat outside and try whatever’s on the seasonal menu—they make their own syrups. 991 Oak St, San Francisco
Aïda Jones, Founder, The Jones Institute
The guava tart alone is enough to recommend Sol Bakery. It’s only open Thursday through Sunday but get there early and you really can’t go wrong with whatever’s in the case. 1696 Hayes St, San Francisco
Aïda Jones, Founder, The Jones Institute
I’ve bought everything from Wu-Tang’s Wu-Tang Forever to Coltrane’s A Love Supreme at Originals Vinyl. The shop was opened by two brothers who started out as hip-hop DJS, so every record earns its place on the shelf. They’ll also clean and restore your old records. Great music, great ambiance—not your father’s record store. 701 Fillmore St, San Francisco
Aïda Jones, Founder, The Jones Institute