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Museum of Photographic Art at San Diego Museum of Art
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
“Although the result is obtained by chemical means, the little work it entails will greatly please ladies.” So wrote one of photography’s inventors, Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (1787–1851), about his eponymous daguerreotype in 1839. Daguerre’s words, which associate women with idleness, are clearly misogynistic. Yet in a backhanded way, Daguerre predicted the pivotal role women would play in photography since its invention in the 1830s. Undaunted by photographic chemistry—and often neglected or derided ...
Reconsidering Bierstadt is the latest in an ongoing series of curatorial projects which highlight the relationships between cutting-edge contemporary art and the outstanding permanent collection of the Timken Museum of Art. Previous projects have looked at Rembrandt through the eyes of Dutch photographer/videographer, Rineke Dijsktra, and at the portrait practice of Anthony van Dyck through ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
Inspired by her long history of depiction on textiles, these works explore the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression. Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design celebrates her representation on clothing and adornment. Objects range from traditional garments created by over 70 artists from Mexico, to ...
Gallery 21, Spanish Village
1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego, CA, United States
Step into the dynamic realm of Lucas Smith, where abstract expressionism meets the vast mysteries of the universe and the world around us. Each painting in this solo exhibition pushes the limits of form and color, inviting viewers to explore the unseen and experience the energy that connects all things. Inspired by cosmic forces and ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
This exhibition presents over 100 spoons from across the globe, each a reflection of a specific cultural context–between intimate traditions of home and family, celebratory preparations of food and drink, and the spiritual gestures of giving thanks for sustenance. Around the world, spoons are essential implements that help us scoop, stir, mash, skim, cook, and ...
Gallery 21, Spanish Village
1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego, CA, United States
La Jolla Art Association has been in existence for the past 100 years. They maintain at least 50 artists in the Association that work in many mediums including watercolor, oil, acrylic, photography, mosaic, metal works, fabric art.
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
In this talk, Youngmin delves into the rich tradition and history of bojagi, Korean wrapping cloths, and the enduring practice of creating them. In Korean culture, bojagi are believed to wrap not only objects but also bok—good fortune or happiness. Youngmin will share her personal creative journey and pursuit of happiness, which have connected her to a broader creative ...
Fleet Science Center
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
Early access to galleries at 9 a.m. On the third Saturday of every month, we open our doors one hour before the museum opens to the public and screen a documentary with house lights on and the soundtrack volume low. And if you want to stay and enjoy the museum all day? You can! Accessibility ...
Gallery 21, Spanish Village
1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego, CA, United States
This exhibition includes seven artists: Julie Bradbury-Bennett, Lorraine Marie Cote, Susan De'Armond, Lisa Passin, Kathryn Peterson, Valorie Thompson and Joyce Gia Trinh. We met through our love of plein air painting. It is said that the practice of painting outdoors from life, informs and trains the eye of the artist to succeed at all other ...
San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza pops! Marvelous amusement awaits at the 10th edition of Bloom Bash, the vibrant, late-night celebration that kicks off Art Alive weekend. The 2025 edition of Bloom Bash marks ten years of philanthropy and fun. This radiant celebration that kicks off the Art Alive weekend attracts trendsetters and late-night revelers with ...
Join us for a creative journey where calligraphy meets botanical illustration. In this hands-on workshop in the Museum's Central Gallery, we'll explore the art of flourishing with a calligraphy pen to craft elegant botanical forms. While we won't be covering a full calligraphic alphabet, we'll apply the fundamental strokes and techniques of calligraphy to bring ...
Gallery 21, Spanish Village
1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego, CA, United States
An enticing art gallery show featuring exciting, new collaborative works by artists Denise Cerro and Susie Zol. This unique exhibition showcases the intersection of two distinct mediums: paintings on canvas and hand-built clay. Denise, a mixed media artist, and Susie, an abstract artist, invite you to see the results of their exploration into new ways ...
