Contemporary art

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

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Saif Azzuz working in his studio

Saif Azzuz working in his studio

In the Studio with Artist Saif Azzuz

See how Saif Azzuz creates paintings and sculptures that pulse with color.

In the Studio with Artist Wanxin Zhang

See how Wanxin Zhang transforms clay into larger-than-life sculptures of memory and identity.

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In the Studio with Artist Rupy C. Tut

See how painter Rupy C. Tut creates powerful images of migration, legacy, and resilience.

Video Contemporary art
Rose B. Simpson’s Custom Cars Merge Pueblo Art and Lowrider Culture

Go behind the scenes with artist Rose B. Simpson as she installs her custom cars at the de Young.

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