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.

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

In a gallery-spanning installation, Hong Kong–based artist Lam Tung Pang synthesizes a millennium of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese nature scenes scaled up from the picture page to near life size.

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

Explore highlights from the museum’s superb collection of Chinese lacquer, including court accessories, scholars’ objects, luxury items, and household furniture.

What happens when a calligrapher exchanges ink for metal? Find out with artist Tianjin Ren's Taihu Rock—East Wind II, now anchoring Osher Plaza in front of the museum’s main entrance on Larkin Street.

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

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.

A journey for the mind, body, and senses through two millennia of art inspired by dance from South and Southeast Asia and the Himalayas.

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.