This exhibition celebrates the 2024 acquisition of Henri Matisse's 1947 artist book, Jazz, focused on circus and theater themes. Featuring 20 color stencil prints created through Matisse's innovative 'drawing with scissors' technique, this presentation offers a rare chance to view these unbound works alongside other artist books. Visitors will see how the lively paper cutouts illustrate horses, ringmasters, and vibrant characters, showcasing Matisse's pinnacle of graphic art.
Event WebsiteThe FOG Design+Art Fair celebrates and explores the work of some of the most innovative contributors to the fields of design and visual arts. This event assembles leading international galleries and design dealers, featuring exciting public programming for an unforgettable experience unique to San Francisco. The fair runs from Thursday, January 23 through Sunday, January 26, 2025, with fair hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Produced by Knight Vision Productions, this fair is a must-visit for art lovers. For full details on programming and exhibitors, please visit fogfair.com.
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco houses one of the most comprehensive Asian art collections in the world, with more than 18,000 works of art in its permanent collection. Join a knowledgeable docent for a free tour of the collection, where you'll have the opportunity to stroll through 6,000 years of art and culture. No advance reservation is needed; simply meet at the Information Desk at the scheduled time. Museum admission is required for participation.
Join us in celebrating the opening reception of From the River to the Bay on Thursday, January 30, 6–9 PM PST! Curated by Chris Gazaleh, this multidisciplinary exhibition features works from 11 Palestinian and solidarity artists and explores the Bay Area’s legacy of social movements. The opening reception is free, open to all ages, and will include curatorial remarks. RSVP is highly encouraged.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about technology and humanity with Silicon Valley Read’s featured authors Charlee Dyroff (Loneliness & Company), Dr. Fei-Fei Li (The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI), and Ray Nayler (The Mountain in the Sea). Attendees are invited to come early to see two robot dogs and visit the Euphrat Museum of Art, for their special exhibit where artists will be showcased around the theme 'Encoding Empathy.'