Archives - YBCA

Enjoy this digital journey through our history with the launch of our first online archive. Please reach out if you have intel to share that can help us build this archive!

Public Art

When We Weave Waves

Michael Arcega

2024–2025

Patterns from Philippine textiles are cut from transparent vinyl and layered on YBCA’s glass passageway along Mission Street.

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Public Art

Woman, Life, Freedom

Taravat Talepasand

2024–2025

In recognition of this movement to recognize women’s rights, Iranian-American artist Taravat Talepasand developed this neon sculpture, featuring the phrase in both English and Farsi.

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Public Programs

Community Public Art & Artist Tour

Presented by YBCA

Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2-3:30pm

Join us for the celebration and unveiling of Community Public Art.

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Public Art

TEXERE

Indira Allegra

October 6, 2023–May 5, 2024

An ongoing, interactive digital weaving presented as an outdoor installation visible after sunset.

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Public Art

Revolution

Shirin Towfiq

October 6, 2023–May 5, 2024

A series of Persian rugs printed on gauzy fabric, hangs in YBCA’s Grand Lobby to offer a space for reflection and inspiration.

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Public Art

The Chapel of Becoming

Leila Weefur

October 6, 2023–May 5, 2024

An invitation to enter the video installation and transcendental space dedicated to and in celebration of the Transgender community.

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Public Art

What is Legacy Without Liberation?

Malaya Tuyay

2024–Ongoing

This mural is an altar offered to the SoMa community that invites passerby to honor their loved ones who have passed while commemorating community stories.

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Public Art

Ceasefire Now!

Jeffrey Cheung

2024–2025

A public artwork meant to inspire a sense of communal solidarity.

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Public Art

Hyakki Yagho, Night Parade of One Hundred Demons – One Million Years of Journey with Ruby Red Fox and Their Company

Masako Miki

2023–2025

This work takes inspiration from Japanese folklore and asks viewers to pause and reflect on the provocative narrative and their connection to it.

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Public Art

UNDO MEN

Sanctuary City Project

2023–2024

This work shines light on the power of the student-led pro-immigrant movement while examining the impact of policies on the lives of the undocumented community.

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