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.
Sogetsu Ikebana is a creative art that can take many forms and expressions. Sogetsu Ikebana aims to be present, to be vibrant and to be flexible. Many beautiful flowers and plants are the products of Mother Nature but, Ikebana is the product of man’s creativity and imagination in the arrangement. Each class, you will bring ...
This month for Make at Mingei, we’ll be joined by Itamar Lilienthal, a biodesigner, architect, and author exploring biomaterials as a contemporary vernacular craft. In this workshop, you’ll learn about a unique project that transforms spent grain into a structural and expressive material, blending computational design with traditional craft. Registration for the 10 AM, 11 AM, ...
57th Annual Spring Exhibition "Nature in Balance" March 22 & 23, 2025 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hui O Hawaii of San Diego is hosting a free hula and ‘ukulele workshop at our museum in Balboa Park! This special event celebrates the Aloha Vaqueros exhibition and the rich blend of San Diego, Mexican, and Hawaiian cowboy cultures. Along with the dance experience, you’re welcome to bring a ‘ukulele* and join in! We’ll ...
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