SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

We’re honored to see "Ruth Asawa: Retrospective" featured on PBS NewsHour — a thoughtful spotlight on Asawa’s visionary work and enduring contributions to the world of art. From her iconic wire sculptures to her unwavering commitment to arts education, Ruth Asawa helped redefine the landscape of American art. In this feature, exhibition co-curator Janet Bishop, along with Asawa’s son Paul Lanier and grandson Henry Weverka, reflect on her profound influence and lasting legacy. 🎥 Watch the full segment here: http://bit.ly/45C1BnF #RuthAsawa #SFMOMA #SanFrancisco

🌿 Coming this September: "Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love" 🌿 We’re thrilled to present the first full retrospective of Jackson’s extraordinary career. From ethereal paintings and suspended sculptural works to poetry, performance, and theater design, Jackson has continually expanded what painting can be. “Suzanne Jackson’s life has been driven by an insistent search for creative freedom and a bohemian spirit […] "What Is Love" captures the curiosity, wonder, and resilience of Jackson’s life’s work,” says Jenny Gheith, Curator and Interim Head of Painting and Sculpture. The exhibition features more than 80 works from the 1960s to today, along with rare archival material and ephemera that highlight Jackson’s long-standing commitment to artistic community and environmental care. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4nBuHKU #SuzanneJackson #SFMOMA #ArtExhibition #BayAreaArts -- Suzanne Jackson in her Los Angeles studio, 1975; © Barbara DuMetz, courtesy Barbara DuMetz; photo: Barbara DuMetz & Bill Wood Suzanne Jackson, "Wind and Water," 1975; The Museum of Modern Art, New York; © Suzanne Jackson, courtesy Ortuzar, New York; photo: Ruben Diaz Suzanne Jackson, "Saudades," 2018–22; © Suzanne Jackson, courtesy Ortuzar, New York; photo: Steven Probert

You know summer is here when our interns are in the building! 😎 We recently kicked things off with our Intern Meet & Greet, and we’re already feeling inspired by the energy, curiosity, and passion this group brings. This talented cohort has spent their first couple of weeks working across departments—from curatorial and conservation to marketing and product development—gaining hands-on experience from our experts and contributing to the SFMOMA’s work from the inside out. Here’s to a season of growth, collaboration, and meaningful work in the arts! 💼🎨 Special thank you to Bank of America for sponsoring our internship program! #SFMOMA #SummerInternship #ArtMuseum

We are joining our community at the San Francisco 2025 Pride Parade today 🤍 As part of this year’s Museums With Pride, we’re proud to stand with fellow Bay Area museums in honoring the LGBTQIA+ community’s lasting impact on the city’s culture, history, and future. #SFMOMA #SanFrancisco #BayArea #Pride2025 #SanFranciscoPride #MuseumswithPride

🕰️ SFMOMA's Library can truly be like a time machine. Library Collections Specialist Erin Parker takes us back to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury District during the early 1970s, when the Kaliflower Commune was creating and sending beautiful newsletters all across the neighborhood. Erin gives us the inside scoop on what you'd find in the Kaliflower periodicals and paints a picture of what life was like before Haight-Ashbury was the iconic district that it is today. 🌉🗞️ #SanFrancisco #SFHistory #BayArea

We're thrilled to welcome our Summer 2025 Interns to SFMOMA! 🎉 We can’t wait to see the creativity, insights, and energy you’ll bring to our teams. This summer, we’re proud to host 17 incredible interns—meet the talented individuals joining us: Alexis Chew Visitor Experience Research Intern Amelie Pak Curatorial: Painting & Sculpture Intern Annika Pyo Design Studio: Graphic Design Intern Arianna Proul Museum Store: Product Development Intern Louie Kahnh Conservation Documentation Intern Claire Sohn Marketing & Communications: Public Relations Intern Evelyn Bea Archives and Art Resources Intern Geanna Hernandez-Phan Library Intern Iker Veiga Exhibition and Program Management Intern Jaeyeon Shin Design Studio: Exhibition Design Intern Kai Jefferson Marketing & Communications: Social Media Intern Katherine Loomans Membership Marketing Intern Lou Deringer Interpretive Media: Interpretation Evaluation Intern Mackenzie Becker Objects Conservation Intern Molly Friedrichs People Team: Internal Communications Intern Kurt Le Dang Facilities & Operations: Architectural Plans Intern [In appearance, top to bottom, left to right] Special thank you to Bank of America for sponsoring our internship program! #Internship #Intern #SummerIntern #SummerInternship #BayArea #SanFranciso #SFMOMA #ArtMuseum

“I imagined Ruth [Asawa] sitting there on the floor, surrounded by spools of wire but also her friends and family. I saw myself too, writing on my green rug, surrounded by the people I love.” —Olivia Cruz Mayeda, San Francisco Chronicle, California Local News Fellow Thank you to the San Francisco Chronicle for this beautiful reflection on “Ruth Asawa: Retrospective” at SFMOMA. This piece captures the deep personal connections that so many have experienced in the exhibition. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/455RN5N #RuthAsawa #SFMOMA #SanFrancisco #BayArea #ArtExhibition

We were so excited to welcome students and faculty from the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts to see "Ruth Asawa: Retrospective" this week! Ruth Asawa believed in the power of art to shape young minds. In 1968, she co-founded the Alvarado School Arts Workshop with fellow parent Sally Woodbridge. The idea led to an innovative program that brought professional artists into public schools. In 2010, the school was renamed in her honor, and today it supports 700+ students through vibrant arts education that reflects the Bay Area’s rich cultural diversity. During their visit, students explored the galleries and spent time in “Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective." We were so thrilled to see Asawa’s legacy come full circle—continuing to educate and spark creativity in the next generation of artists. #RuthAsawa #Education #ArtsEducation #SanFrancisco #BayArea #SFMOMA

This AAPI Heritage Month, come connect with the rich histories, voices, and visions of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists. 🌟 1. Whanki Kim expresses homesickness through softly-colored abstractions on Floor 4 2. Kunié Sugiura defies boundaries in her exhibition "Photopainting" on Floor 3 3. Ruth Asawa’s groundbreaking legacy is reflected in "Ruth Asawa: Retrospective" on Floor 4 4. Rupy C. Tut reimagines eighteenth-century traditional Indian painting on Floor 2 5. Charles Wong amplifies stories of immigrants in SF's Chinatown on Floor 2 Reserve your museum tickets: https://bit.ly/3OePLpY ___ [Whanki Kim, "26-I-70," 1970; Gift of Mrs. Whanki Kim; © Estate of Whanki Kim; photo: Katherine Du Tiel; Kunié Sugiura, "Lilies," 1970-71; Dr. Peter + Abby Lazarnick; Ruth Asawa, "Untitled (SF.046b, Plain Potato Print – Blue/Orange)," ca. 1951-1952; Private collection, New Jersey; Rupy C. Tut, "A River of Dreams ਸੁਫ਼ਨਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਦਰਿਆ (Sufneyaan da dareya)," 2024; Accessions Committee purchase, by exchange, through a gift of Michael D. Abrams; photo: Don Ross; Charles Wong, "Year of the Dragon [page 29]," 1952; Gift of Irene Poon; © Charles Wong; photo: Don Ross] #AAPIHeritageMonth #SanFrancisco #BayArea #SF #SFMOMA

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating artists who teach—and teachers who inspire. 🎨🍎 In the 1960s, Ruth Asawa turned her creativity toward San Francisco’s classrooms, co-founding the Alvarado School Arts Workshop with fellow parents to bring hands-on art education to kids citywide. One of her go-to materials? Baker’s clay—made from simple kitchen ingredients to encourage communal making and creative play. Asawa believed, "Art teaches discipline, craft, respect for tools and for sharing, and finally, self-respect." Through workshops and public sculptures—like her "San Francisco Fountain," cast from 41 baker’s clay panels created with local residents—she showed how art could be a shared act of learning and belonging. 💬 Tell us: Is there a teacher who made a lasting impact on your life? Tag them or share your story below. -- Get inspired by Ruth Asawa's legacy at "Ruth Asawa: Retrospective" on Floor 4! Photo 1: Photo © Rondal Partridge Archives. Artwork © 2025 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc., Courtesy David Zwirner; Photo 2: Photo courtesy Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #RuthAsawa #ArtEducation #BayAreaArt #SFMOMA #ThankATeacher #ArtForEveryone