San Francisco, since its early days as a major seaport, has become a global arts and entertainment capital in part because of its long-term commitment to the arts. Walking through... Read More
When the Obama por-traits were unveiled in February 2018 at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, they attracted record-breaking crowds and made internation... Read More
Exile on Main Street celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. It is widely regarded as the Rolling Stones’ most important album, but even if it isn’t your favorite, if ... Read More
L.A.Weekly acclaimed Art Editor Shana Nys Dambrot latest piece dives into the wonderful world of artist Julian Schnabel as he begins his gallery residency. Dambrot writes: “When... Read More
Guo Pei’s extraordinary designs are currently on view at the Legion of Honor in the exhibition, Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy. Fusing elements from architecture, the botanical world,... Read More
L.A. Weekly Art Editor Shana Nys Dambrot dives into the unique art culture created by Coachella in her latest piece about the 2022 festival. “Coachella has always been uniquely ... Read More
Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work in film and television will be the subject of an exhibition at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, on display now through Aug. 14. His beloved puppe... Read More
“For me, people come first. I have tried to assert the dignity and eternal importance of the human being.” — Alice Neel The first comprehensive museum survey of ... Read More
SFMOMA’s new exhibition features sustainable architectural ideas for the 21st century. Oxman Architects addresses what it means to build, house, inform, and inspire eco-friendly... Read More
It’s not only a big month for the San Francisco Ballet, but 2022 is an important year. The month begins with Program 1 (Feb. 1–12), which includes, after a two-year postponeme... Read More
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, in the fall of 2021, set a goal to position art outside, creating a publicly shared art space. As an accessible resource to the community... Read More
Sofia Córdova’s video installation dawn_chorusiii: the fruit they don’t have here depicts the stories of six Bay Area women who journeyed to the United States as refugees, fl... Read More
Currently on display at the Legion of Honor is a historical presentation representing five centuries of pastels from 16th-century Europe to the present day. Through rarely seen ho... Read More
Finally, the San Francisco arts world we once knew seems to be coming back to life. This month the city welcomes the return of October favorites Fleet Week, Outside Lands, Li... Read More
Through the end of the year, the Asian Art Museum will present video and interactive exhibits designed to drive us to imagine and create different worlds. A CONTINUOUS EXPERIEN... Read More