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Beatlemania in the Bay
Bay Area fans on seeing the Beatles live in San Francisco and what the band means to them.
By Debra Baker, Jose Deniz, and Laure Mandin
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Manet & Morisot Side by Side
See how the two painters influenced each other through these paired works.
By Emily A. Beeny, chief curator of the Legion of Honor and Barbara A. Wolfe Curator in Charge of European Paintings
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Re-Envisioning Native American Art at the de Young
A dedicated team of curators has been rethinking how Native American art is displayed at the de Young.
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Conserving Stability: How We Prepare Tapestries to Go on View
Getting ready to hang six large-scale tapestries by Simon Vouet.
By Beth Szuhay, head of textile conservation
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In the Studio with Artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong
See how artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong transforms everyday moments into vibrant, joyful works of art.
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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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Living Poetry: My Time with Lawrence Ferlinghetti in San Francisco
How the City Lights founder taught us to fulfill our dreams and live with tenderness.
By Mauro Aprile Zanetti, author
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How a Comic Book Transformed Shield Painting in Papua New Guinea
Shields, superheroes, and “The Man Who Cannot Die.”
By Christina Hellmich, curator in charge, Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas and the Jolika Collection of New Guinea Art
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In the Studio with Artist Ramekon O’Arwisters
Join the artist as he reflects on quilting with his grandmother, taking up space, and putting everything he is into his work.
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Interview with Artist Wesaam Al-Badry
The photographer on using art to confront power and how his work has been misread.
By Lee Chang Ming, associate web content editor, in conversation with artist Wesaam Al-Badry
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5 Tips for Visiting Isaac Julien: I Dream a World
How to get the most out of our first large-scale video exhibition.
