Exhibitions

Bearing Witness invites audiences to follow the evolution of Chiura Obata’s distinctive blending of Japanese techniques with modern abstraction, from some of his earliest watercolors depicting the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake, to his famous prints of California landscapes, to his somber consideration of World War II’s devastation.

Discover the life and career of modern artist Bernice "Bingo" Bing (1936–1998), a San Francisco original.

Bay Area artist Zheng Chongbin’s site-specific installation uses transparency and light to explore how ephemeral changes can alter our perception of place.

My House, My Tomb employs light and shadow to evoke forgotten histories of the Taj Mahal.

A mural inspired by traditional Asian decorative motifs and the bold, colorful graphics of the 1980s, Pattern Recognition celebrates Asian American artists and immigrant communities.

The inaugural work in the Wilbur Gallery introduces artist Chanel Miller, who represents healing as a three-part process: reflecting on the past, being mindful in the present, and envisioning the future.

The East West Bank Art Terrace will open soon. Until then, you can view Don't Mess With Me from the corner of McAllister and Hyde Streets, outside the museum.