Operation Babylift: Perspectives and Legacies explores the diverse experiences and lasting impacts of a dramatic airlift that removed more than 2,000 Vietnamese children from their war-torn country to be adopted by American families as Saigon fell in April 1975. The exhibition, co-curated by the Presidio Trust and the Adoption Museum Project, and designed by Volume,…
Gizmo has collaborated with many artists over the years to produce unique art commissions around the world but still continues to provide their unique services in their own backyard. Scott’s diverse practice explores our entangled relationship with objects and materiality through, what he calls, “poetic repurposing.” Scott identified Mark Sabatino (mark@gizmosf.com) of Gizmo as an…
At Gizmo, we know that no two projects are alike and that each job offers its own set of unique challenges. If the vision is unclear on paper, we’ll experiment with the physical layout of the space to give you a better perception of your project. We work closely with our clients to ensure that…
Plans to do just that were revealed at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, also known as MAH. Museum officials have worked with community leaders from the County, the City, the business sector, social services, the arts, and community organizations to develop a mixed-use plan for the plaza that includes a large-scale, permanent…
By combining style, text, illustrations, and images, Gizmo’s works closely with graphic companies to effectively develop your project through a variety of visual avenues. Gizmo regularly is ordering and creating elements like 3-D Lettering/Vinyl Graphics for clients. At Gizmo, our capabilities allow us to mix various mediums to create unique and high-quality graphic applications including banners, labels, printed…
Gizmo custom designs distinctive cases and display supports for a range of valuable collections. From antique wine collections to historic artifacts, Gizmo utilizes only the best technologies to ensure longevity and security for a client’s collection. In addition, we will design your case with the appropriate interior lighting and climate control to maximize preservation.
In 2009, Gizmo was able to give back a little by helping director Judith Klain, organizer Mara Murray and photographer Joe Ramos create an exhibition for Project Homeless Connect’s 5th Anniversary volunteer appreciation party at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Ramos, who has chronicled thousands of PHC’s clients, needed help selecting and framing works to present…
Gizmo’s design department works closely with the client on pre-production details to ensure effective use of time and materials before work begins. Combined with our creative solutions, the client can feel confident that the end product will meet their goals. Our designers use state of the art programs such as Solidworks, Vectorworks, and Autocad to…
For over forty years, the Exploratorium has been at the forefront of museum innovation. Combining science, nature, art and technology, the Exploratorium represents a collage of interactive exhibits to educate and enhance human perception. Gizmo has been working with the Exploratorium since 1996, creating AAM award winning exhibits in design excellence. For its exhibit, Traits…
Gizmo’s high-end, seamless pedestals come in all different sizes and shapes, whether it’s a plinth, a shelf or a base for a large sculpture, Gizmo assures a museum quality finish. Gizmo fabricates glass or acrylic vitrines, providing museum quality polished edges, UV protection, and locking systems as needed.