Jean-Michel Basquiat’s contributions to the history of art and his explorations of multifaceted cultural phenomena––including music, the Black experience, pop culture, Black American sports figures, literature, and other sources––will be showcased through immersive environments providing unique insight into the late artist’s creative life and his singular voice that propelled a social and cultural narrative that […]
A close-up image of a human spinal cord neurosphere. UC San Diego researchers studied the human spinal cord neurosphere with the hope of developing new treatments for people with spinal cord injuries to regain mobility and function. Credit: Michael Weible. Art and science converge once more in a new Art of Science exhibit curated by […]
The rise of snuff taking, and the subsequent use and collecting of snuff bottles (biyanhu), was a phenomenon occurring at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty. It is best understood within the broader social and historical cross-cultural perspective of the introduction of tobacco. This was a New World crop, brought into China, and to other […]
Kelly Akashi (b. 1983, Los Angeles) is known for her materially hybrid works that are compelling both formally and conceptually. Originally trained in analog photography, the artist is drawn to fluid, impressionable materials and old-world craft techniques, such as glass blowing and casting, candle making, bronze and silicone casting, and rope making. Encompassing a selection […]
For over 1,000 years, Japan has produced some of the world’s finest paper, using strong natural fibers and exceptional production techniques passed down through the generations. Japanese handmade paper, known as washi (和紙) is still made in some areas of Japan and used in painting, calligraphy, origami, and other traditional art forms. Recently, contemporary Japanese artists […]
The San Diego Art Prize is predicated on the idea that the visual arts are a necessary and rewarding ingredient of any world-class city, and was conceived to promote and encourage dialogue, reflection, and social interaction around San Diego’s artistic and cultural life. This annual award honors artistic expression with a cash prize, exhibition opportunities, […]
The special exhibition Korea in Color: A Legacy of Auspicious Images sheds light on the use of color in Korean painting—known as polychrome painting (chaesaekhwa)—and its role in Korean art and culture. Polychrome painting flourished during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910) and the colorful artworks created during this era, featuring symbolic images from sacred to secular, permeated all […]
Another dazzling year of Lightscape is here. Featuring exciting new installations along with returning fan favorites, this one-mile loop has been reimagined to surprise and delight visitors. Merging nature and art, the Garden will come to life at night with festive sights and sounds for all to enjoy. With sold out shows and high demand […]
The 17th Annual Juried Youth Exhibition, Explorations, showcases the creative perspectives of local youth artists. Students in grades K-12 throughout San Diego County and Tijuana were challenged to respond to the theme of “exploration” through photography and video. This year’s theme inspired a visual exploration of the depths of our imaginations, our individual essence, and […]
Project BLANK’s annual exhibition of local art and music returns with a ritualistic mélange of paintings, sculpture, multimedia art, and live performances. A transborder team of artists and musicians will invade the gothic halls of the historic St. Paul’s Cathedral in Bankers Hill and fill it to the brim with works that explore connections between […]
Ebb and Flow: Giant Kelp Forests through Art, Science and the Archives, a group exhibition hosted by UC San Diego Library and curated by San Diego-based photographer, marine scientist and Scripps Institution of Oceanography alumna Oriana Poindexter ’15, opens at Geisel Library on January 12. Located on the main floor of Geisel Library (in both […]
This exhibition is a visual and conceptual exploration of the intricate relationships between nature and myth that define the essence of the Baja. The title translates into English as Wild Baja—a place where the wild and the mythic intersect in a harmonious dance. Through intricate paintings, organic sculptures, and art installations, seven artists from the […]
Through February 23, the fourteenth exhibition highlighting works created in wood, curated by Brian Murphy of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking. This popular and well received annual show includes contemporary and traditional furniture and artworks with veneering, carving, marquetry and wood turning techniques. This year we are honored to display a shaker box created by the late […]
Las dos Fridas by Pako Pablos Featuring works by more than 20 LatinX visual artists, the “Without Walls X Border Art Show” curated by Andy Gonzalez of La Onda Art Gallery includes a variety of mediums and showcases the vibrancy and tenacity of some of the region’s most celebrated border artists. “It brings immense joy […]
Man Rabbit @manrabbit Join SD Art Advisory & Sparks Gallery for an exciting art reception where fellow galleristas come together to celebrate and support the art community. This is a […]
The exhibition, La Frontera, explores the complexity of the U.S.–Mexico border as a physical reality, geopolitical construction, and state of being through the medium of jewelry – an object repeatedly used for communication throughout human history. Worn to visibly adorn the body, jewelry is inherently performative. As personal tokens, these objects are suggestive of often unknown […]
“Dueling Dogs” – Ghosts Dueling Dogs, 2021 Ghosts Alanna Airitam Alanna Airitam is a photo-based conceptual artist based in Tucson, Arizona. Airitam pushes the traditional boundaries of photography by incorporating materials such as metal, resin, varnish, and gold into her work. Her work is inspired by the lighting of 17th century Renaissance paintings, early Black […]
