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Exhibitions
Presented by YBCA
October 6, 2023–May 5, 2024
The ninth iteration of YBCA’s signature triennial exhibition highlighting 30 artists working throughout the Bay Area’s nine counties.
Workshops
Presented by YBCA
A free yoga class where you can find your flow while immersed in the art of our ongoing exhibition Bay Area Now 9.
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Presented by Smuin Contemporary Ballet
Featuring a world premiere by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa as well as pieces by Amy Seiwert, Brennan Wall and Michael Smuin.
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Presented by YBCA
Grab your sketching tool of choice, your beverage of choice, and a seat for Sip & Sketch with BAN9 artist José Figueroa.
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Presented by YBCA
As BAN9 draws to a close, everything must go from Michael Arcega’s installation Trophy Room. Join the artist at YBCA as he opens up shop.
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Pop-up with artist Lynda Grose
A dynamic conversation on second-hand clothing, sustainability and the fashion industry at this interactive pop-up event. Bring your own thrifted garment or browse a selection from Goodwill to take home.
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Presented by YBCA
This conversation dives into artistic practices which transform histories, familial lineage, and materiality to speculate on alternative ways of living.
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Leila Weefur
An invitation to enter the video installation and transcendental space dedicated to and in celebration of the Transgender community.
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Mission Street, YBCA
Public Art
Shirin Towfiq
A series of Persian rugs printed on gauzy fabric, hangs in YBCA’s Grand Lobby to offer a space for reflection and inspiration.
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Grand Lobby, YBCA
Public Art
Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo
A public artwork inviting passerbyers to join in the journey of collective flight
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Third Street Exterior, YBCA
Public Art
Indira Allegra
An ongoing, interactive digital weaving presented as an outdoor installation visible after sunset.
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701 Mission Street Plaza, YBCA
Public Art
Masako Miki
This work takes inspiration from Japanese folklore and asks viewers to pause and reflect on the provocative narrative and their connection to it.
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Exterior Lobby Windows, YBCA
Public Art
Jeffrey Cheung
A public artwork meant to inspire a sense of communal solidarity.
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Exterior Forum Wall, YBCA
Workshops
Workshops presented by YBCA
Create a mixed-media collage that evokes your personal journey, inspired by artist Shirin Towfiq.
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Workshops presented by YBCA
Celebrate your community by creating special handmade cards to give to friends, family, and loved ones.
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Workshops presented by YBCA
Participants will learn to weave with paper, inspired by artist Indira Allegra’s work TEXERE.
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Workshops presented by YBCA
Draw from personal experience and/or history to create your own mythological pop up book, inspired by artist Masako Miki.
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Sanctuary City Project
This work shines light on the power of the student-led pro-immigrant movement while examining the impact of policies on the lives of the undocumented community.
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Grand Lobby, YBCA
Public Art
Innosanto Nagara
A site-specific public artwork highlighting the power of collaborative future-building.
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East Gardens, YBCA
2022-ongoing
Mission Street at Geneva Ave., Excelsior Ave. and Onoganda Ave., San Francisco
Public Art
Taravat Talepasand
This work refers to the translation of the word “peace” in Farsi “صلح” sculpted with neon.
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Grand Lobby, YBCA
Public Art
Tania Bruguera
YBCA continues to activate the marquee with timely and responsive messages generated from artists and community partners.
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Third Street Courtyard, YBCA
Public Art
Anna Sergeeva
A new site-specific public artwork by Anna Sergeeva featuring the first lines of love poems.
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Exterior, YBCA
Public Art
Ana Teresa Fernández
A public art installation commissioned by YBCA and co-sponsored by San Francisco Public Works.
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Bernal Hill, San Francisco