"Cary Leibowitz: Museum Show" at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, S.F. through June 25

The first solo museum exhibition and career survey of his work,“Cary Leibowitz: Museum Show,” features almost 350 scribbled, painted text-based pieces created throughout the last three decades. 

With this retrospective, Leibowitz, also known as Candyass, examines identity, queer politics and more from the viewpoint of a gay, Jewish person. 

“Attention All Art Critics,” (1990). Latex on wood panel by Cary Leibowitz. Courtesy of the artist and Invisible-Exports, NYC. 

“Modern Art 5 Cents,” (1995), latex paint on wood panel by Cary Leibowitz. Courtesy of the artist and Invisible-Exports. 

“Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Mediocre,” (1992), latex paint on wood panel by Cary Leibowitz. Courtesy of the artist and Invisible-Exports. 

"Cary Leibowitz: Museum Show." Through June 25. $12-$14, free for 18 years old and younger. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Tuesday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. (415) 655-7800, www.thecjm.org