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What cultural appropriation is, and what we can do about it.
By Abram Jackson, director of interpretation
Learn about the life and work of contemporary artist Lee Mingwei.
What is art conservation, how to become a conservator, weird substances found on artworks, and more.
By our conservation team
Photographs of hippies, Hells Angels, and rock bands.
By Emma Acker, curator, American art
A 10-step guide for starting your letter, what to write, and what to do with it when you’re done.
By Frish Brandt, letter midwife
When your hairstyle is literally fire.
By Emanuele Lugli, assistant professor, Stanford University
A Q+A with the San Francisco artist on being part of Lee Mingwei’s project.
By Magnolia Molcan, senior web managing editor, in conversation with artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong
Take a stroll through our shoe collection.
By Talia Spielholz, curatorial projects coordinator, costume and textile arts
Hear from seven Bay Area artists featured in our community art exhibition.
By artists Jennifer Jang, Robert Hightower, Subha Joshi, Celise, Beverly Patterson, Mathilda LaZelle Moore, and Liz Boeder
How our curator of drawings and prints identified five new drawings by Botticelli.
By Antonia Smith, digital project manager
Learn about the life, process, and legacy of Sandro Botticelli.
Art classes aren’t just for kids.
By Jennie Smith, education project manager
