Ruth Asawa

In this first posthumous retrospective of Ruth Osawa (1926-2013), you will step into a gallery that evokes the livingroom of Asawa’s home, including the artist’s hand-carved redwood doors, her sketchbooks, art by friends that she kept on display, and a rich array of the spectacular sculptures that once hung from her ceiling.

As an artist, Asawa forged a groundbreaking practice through her ceaseless exploration of materials and forms. As an educator and civic leader, Asawa’s impact on San Francisco can still be felt today.