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 […]

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 […]

This groundbreaking exhibit pays tribute to the vibrant and creative energy of San Diego’s hip-hop subculture during the mid-80s to early 90s. It’s a salute to the immigrant and multi-gen […]

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 […]

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the 43rd International Exhibition juried by award-winning artist, Stephen Zhang. This highly competitive exhibition represents the very best of water-based media art from […]

art+ LGBT is a community collaboration produced by The Studio Door in honor of National LGBT History Month. A special collaborative day of presentations and exhibit reception will take place on Saturday, October 21 featuring live music, bar, food and vendors in Hillcrest. Select art pieces from personal bodies of work by local Lesbian & Gay […]

Anh-Thuy Nguyen’s exhibition Thuy & includes a series of still photographs, installations and videos that highlight the complex relationships and cultural conflicts resulting from her existing between two cultural identities – Vietnamese and American. Created in 2010, “Thuy,” a semi-autobiographical character, was inspired by her yearning for home in Vietnam, which the artist could not visit due […]

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 […]

Introducing San Diego’s Premier Italian Chalk & Wine Festival in beautiful Little Italy! From the producers of Festa and ArtWalk San Diego events, Bella Vita Fest is an upscale showcase of Italian culture, featuring live chalk art by 30+ expert chalk artists, wine sampling from 30+ wineries, Italian food and merchandise vendors, and live entertainment from […]

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 […]