Please note: the de Young and Legion of Honor will be open on Memorial Day, Monday, 5/26.
Open today 9:30 am – 5:15 pm
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
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
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
Learn about the life and work of contemporary artist Lee Mingwei.
Listen to a Schubert playlist featuring singers from Lee Mingwei’s Sonic Blossom.
Learn about Leilah Babirye’s artistic practice and journey as an artist.
The artist on her love of San Francisco, how she communicates through art, and how painting never goes as planned (but that’s what makes it exciting).
By Shaquille Heath, writer
Bay Area artists and art historians on Leilah Babirye: We Have a History.
By Kristen Stain, artist and designer; Ivy Mills, lecturer in the history of art, UC Berkeley; Salimatu Amabebe, chef and multimedia artist
Get to know some of Isaac Julien’s groundbreaking film and video installation works from the past 25 years.
The filmmaker on the exhibition, his journey as an artist, and more.
Join artist Miguel Arzabe as he reflects on his journey into the arts and one-of-a-kind weaving practice.
