Read, watch + listen
National Poetry Month
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Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s Life + Legacy
From the poet’s childhood to publishing the Beats at City Lights to his lasting legacy.
By Mauro Aprile Zanetti, author
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The Changing Light by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Hear Lawrence Ferlinghetti read his poem on San Francisco’s ever-changing light.
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Strangers’ Poems: Louise Nevelson
Read (and hear) poems inspired by Nevelson's Sky Cathedral's Presence I.
By Ben Bernthal, poet
Read
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Who Were the Etruscans? 5 Things to Know
Meet the remarkable civilization that thrived in Italy before the Roman Empire.
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Top Picks for Kids at the de Young
Don’t miss these kid-friendly favorites!
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Monet’s Guide to Venice: 6 Sights He Painted You Can Still Visit Today
These paintings by Impressionist Claude Monet will inspire your next trip to Venice.
(3 min. read)
Watch
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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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More Than a Muse: How Morisot Redefined Manet’s Art
Uncover the artistic exchange between the two closest members of the Impressionist circle.
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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.
Listen
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The Changing Light by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Hear Lawrence Ferlinghetti read his poem on San Francisco’s ever-changing light.
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Sonic Blossom Playlist
Listen to a Schubert playlist featuring singers from Lee Mingwei’s Sonic Blossom.
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Irving Penn’s New Guinea Man with Painted-On Glasses
What does this warrior’s body decoration indicate?
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Digital guide
Find free audio tours and more in our Bloomberg Connects digital guide. Hear from art experts and art makers on exhibitions and artwork highlights. Plus, explore maps and videos — whether you’re in our galleries, at home, or on the go.
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Our series
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In the Studio
Get an intimate look into the creative practices of artists across the Bay Area. -
FAMSF Presents
Get inspired by original stories about the diverse artists featured in our exhibitions. -
5 Things to Know
Fun facts about artworks in our exhibitions and collections. -
Drag Art History
Spilling the tea on art history. -
Alaska Native Art
Explore how values and traditions are celebrated in the art of Alaska Native cultures today. -
Art in ASL
Discover de Young artwork highlights through these ASL tours.
