Wayne Thiebaud (1920–2021), Display Cakes, 1963. Oil on canvas, 28 x 38 in. (71.1 x 96.5 cm). San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Mrs. Manfred Bransten Special Fund purchase. © 2025 Wayne Thiebaud Foundation / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Photograph by Don Ross, Katherine Du Tiel
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Join one, or both, virtual tours of Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art led by museum docents. The talk at 10 am will cover highlights of the exhibition for a general interest audience. The 11:30 am presentation, designed for people who have vision impairment, will include highly detailed descriptions of each piece presented. All are welcome to both tours. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and both programs will be captioned.
About the exhibition
Wayne Thiebaud (1920–2021) became famous for his colorful paintings of American confections and buffets. He was also a self-described art “thief,” who openly drew ideas from and reinterpreted old and new European and American artworks. An influential teacher at Sacramento Junior College and the University of California, Davis, Thiebaud never stopped learning. He believed that art history is a continuum that connects artists of the past, present, and future. Highlighting work from across the beloved artist’s six-decade career, this exhibition features Thiebaud’s inventive reinterpretations and direct copies of famous artworks, as well as objects from his personal art collection that inspired him.
Ticket info
Free admission by advance registration:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Contact info
accessday@famsf.org
415.750.7678
