Art
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About the artist. Nate Mahoney
Nate Mahoney creates work inspired by dualities. Design and art. Rural and urban. Photography and painting. Analog and digital. The work is centered on compassion for others trying to survive in our complex and inhospitable world. As a queer artist, and urban dweller, Nate reacts to the city with inspired work that communicates connections between
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Serendipity
DRAFT: Serendipity in the City: The Spark Behind My Small Business Starting a small business is always a leap of faith, but sometimes the city itself conspires to give you a nudge. My venture, focused on helping people slow down and truly appreciate San Francisco, was born out of a moment of pure serendipity. It
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Kiosk in the Union Square Muni Station.
There’s something magical about Thanksgiving morning in the city. It’s quiet with many having traveled to the suburbs for turkey prep. However, this year instead of cooking, I had a last minute morning meeting with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, (SFMTA, better known as the iconic worm logo, MUNI) to finally get kiosk keys
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CCA Art Fair
Participating in the California College of Arts, CCA art fair was an exciting opportunity to promote my small business, theurbanist.com Setting up my table with unique designs and pieces for sale was an engaging experience, allowing me to connect with art, craft, and design enthusiasts. My wallet collaboration with Manikgrl, crafted with maps of San
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Art gallery walking tours
Just launched on Airbnb! I’m hosting art gallery walking tours in downtown San Francisco to share the latest in contemporary art. I’ll share more information soon… Here’s the link. Please share it with your friends and family! I’m excited to share the latest in contemporary art with you. http://airbnb.com/x/sf-art-galleries
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Fall Artists’ Dinner
We had such a fantastic artists’ dinner at Ruth’s Table this October! I’m excited to share more details with you soon…
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Prototyping
Thanks to Diane and Kate for leading a fun AI playground workshop. I’m using AI tools to create new products and services. For my art practice: For my small business, The Urbanist. Tool or Tools utilized: Figma Make, Twillio, Terminal, Python, Flask, Claude, Chat GPT. What worked well: Figma make went very well for generating
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Retail inspiration
Walking into a retail store in person is still an inspirational experience for me. There you are, innocently looking for dish soap, and suddenly you’re holding a panini press you didn’t know you needed, imagining all the grilled cheese glory your future holds. IRL Retail has this magical way of telling you stories about the
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The Urbanist
Why did I create an urban-focused small business? I’m working on refining my ‘why’ statement as a work in progress: I created a small business to help people thrive in the city at the intersection of local community, urban inspiration, art, and design. My passion to support people in the city is based on my
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Autobus Worm. Painting on display at the SF Railway Museum show.
Autobus Worm, (2025) acrylic on canvas, 10” x 8” x 1” Nate Mahoney.
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Summer Artists’ Dinner
The summer artists’ dinner I hosted was filled with creativity, laughter, and meaningful connections. I am grateful to the local artist community and everyone who joined us and contributed their artistic talents to the event. I am already excited about the ideas we have for our next gathering.