Outgoing

This event is in the past.It took place on May 18, 2026 at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Ruth Asawa: Retrospective 1
Decorative Exhibition
Ruth Asawa: Retrospective 2
Ruth Asawa: Retrospective 3
Ruth Asawa: Retrospective 4
Ruth Asawa: Retrospective 5

Ruth Asawa: Retrospective

Transbay

Ruth Asawa's wire sculptures transform industrial material into delicate, organic forms that seem to breathe. This retrospective gathers 300+ works tracing her lifelong creative journey, from intricate hanging loops to nature-inspired drawings.

Iconic wire sculptures
Japanese-American artist
Six-decade career
Intricate organic forms

Tips

🎨"incredible to see the full scope of her work, spanning six decades"
🌿inspired by natural forms and observation
coffee shop on-site for post-exhibit debrief

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

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Ruth Asawa: Retrospective - Outgoing