Contemporary art

Our youngest collecting area covers all media and geographies, reflecting the diversity of global contemporary art practices.

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Q+A: Artist Bouke de Vries

Tattoos, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and giving broken ceramics a new life.

By Martin Chapman, curator in charge, European decorative arts and sculpture, in conversation with artist Bouke de Vries

Q+A: Contemporary Indigenous Voices Photographer Kirti Bassendine

The photographer shares how the exhibition developed, why it’s important to let people tell their own stories, and more.

By Magnolia Molcan, senior web managing editor, in conversation with photographer Kirti Bassendine

Article Contemporary art Women in art Photography
Q+A: Bay Area Artist Yulia Pinkusevich

The de Young Open artist shares her work’s Cold War inspiration, advice for aspiring artists, and more.

By Megan Bates, digital media producer, in conversation with artist Yulia Pinkusevich

Article Contemporary art Works on paper Women in art
Q+A: Bay Area Artist Jocelyn Lee

The de Young Open artist on becoming an artist, her relationship to San Francisco, the future of the art world, and more.

By Megan Bates, digital media producer, in conversation with artist Jocelyn Lee

Article Contemporary art Works on paper Women in art

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