Betty Boop has been a cultural icon for nearly 100 years. In collaboration with Fleischer Studios, this one-of-a-kind exhibit embarks on a nostalgic journey, starting with Betty’s beginnings to her rise to international popularity—and what makes her a fan favorite today. First introduced in 1930, Betty Boop was created by Max Fleischer for his “Talkartoons” ...
Comic-Con Museum, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego and sponsored in part by Cross Border Xpress, announces the opening of “Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana,” a binational exhibition and participating World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 community initiative. The exhibit showcases the work of Charles Glaubitz, Alejandra ...
Jennings is a consummate collaborator; he shares ideas, inspiration, and control with an array of co-creators. Jennings has no qualms with the creative process and instead revels in the results. His work is a testimony to the power of community and an example of what can be gained when we eschew the trappings of the ...
Starting in the 80's, automakers produced what would come to be known as "Supercars". Three cars would emerge from each decade as the ultimate in performance, design, and technology, and would come to be known at the "Holy Trinity" or "Trifecta" of the decade.
“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 ...
Attention, Whovians! Are you ready to dust off your sonic screwdrivers? Because the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction opens on March 15, 2025. Step into the TARDIS and explore the Doctor’s thrilling adventures and iconic characters while discovering the real-life science behind the long-running series. Venture through eight engaging ...
This playful installation emphasizes how these extraordinary creatures have delighted people’s imagination. Tuck and Roll: The Art of Armadillos brings fun to our Entry Level cases by showcasing armadillo figures from Mingei’s permanent collection! Featuring works made by artisans across the Americas, this playful installation emphasizes how these extraordinary creatures have delighted people’s imagination.
Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild is a coalition of several artists. The Guild has been a part of Rancho Santa Fe for over 50 years and has very talented artists. They display daily at the Rancho Santa Fe Library. Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild is an Historical Art Organization. It is comprised of 45 artists ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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