This event is in the past.It took place on February 5, 2026 at The Museum of Modern Art.










Midtown, New York
πΈοΈHer looped-wire sculptures cast mesmerizing shadows
πAlso designed San Francisco's famous fountain mosaics
ποΈWalk around each piece, they change from every angle
Ruth Asawa transforms ordinary wire into airy, basket-like sculptures that seem to float in space. This career-spanning retrospective traces her journey from Japanese-American internment to becoming one of California's most beloved public artists.
Wire sculptures
Career retrospective
Intricate hand-crafted forms
Japanese-American artist










Midtown, New York
πΈοΈHer looped-wire sculptures cast mesmerizing shadows
πAlso designed San Francisco's famous fountain mosaics
ποΈWalk around each piece, they change from every angle
Ruth Asawa transforms ordinary wire into airy, basket-like sculptures that seem to float in space. This career-spanning retrospective traces her journey from Japanese-American internment to becoming one of California's most beloved public artists.
Wire sculptures
Career retrospective
Intricate hand-crafted forms
Japanese-American artist