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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the immersive exhibition Dark Loops artist Margaret Noble utilizes technology and artifice to explore the intricate connections between living and non-living entities in both our natural and man-made environments. Through a mix of sculptures, live-streaming videos, preserved insects, and technological components, the exhibition creates artificial ecosystems—miniature dioramas—within the gallery space. These installations blur the […]
Join us for the opening of Order / Disorder: Belonging in Nature, which brings together five artists from California and Tijuana who explore the beauty and complexities of our natural environment and highlight La Jolla’s unique coastal habitats. Diverse works of art, including sculptures, paintings, cyanotypes and installations speak to the relationship between humanity and nature […]
The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum proudly welcomes the public to delve into the fascinating world of Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s very first Chinese American movie star! Born Wong Liu Tsong, her journey from the streets of Los Angeles’ Chinatown to international stardom is a testament to her talent, resilience, and dedicated pursuit of breaking […]
¿Para esto fui diseñada? by Natalie Gonzalez The 17th Annual Dia de la Mujer Exhibition “Invisible Traditions”, curated by Katalina Silva & Arzu Ozkal, will for the first time ever, take place in two cities: Tijuana and San Diego, in collaboration with the Municipal Institute of Arts and Culture. Featuring a stellar lineup of guest […]
The Hyde Art Gallery is thrilled to reopen for our second exhibition of the Spring semester, “Trauma: Artists’ Reflections on Healing and Resilience”. This emotionally impactful collection, co-curated by artists Annie Claflin and Ted Meyer, delves into personal narratives that examine both visible and invisible wounds to communicate, educate and reveal that art is not […]
With panels celebrating local women and artwork delving into personal narratives of displacement and connection, this dual-themed exhibit shines a light on Black women’s experiences in America. Artwork by Jean Cornwell Wheat and Elizabeth Salaam is paired with 2014’s “Beautiful, Brilliant and Brave: a Celebration of Black Women” curated by Starla Lewis and Aisha Hollins […]
Caroline BRUN and the blending of the senses of an informed palate. Combining instinct and soul, the painting of Caroline BRUN, professional in wine communication by day, brings a certain […]
Berlin-Kroll. Reclining figure This juried exhibition will present work that exemplifies the diverse materials, expertise, and strength of creativity of the Allied Craftsmen of San Diego, the oldest professional organization of craft artists in Southern California, and to contribute to a broader community appreciation of contemporary craft. “Cultural traditions combined with the tactile and sensory […]
