Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night

Exhibitions

Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements

In collaboration with the GLBT Historical Society

A multimedia exhibition exploring the resilient beauty, cultural richness, and fierce resistance of Bay Area queer and trans communities.

Exhibitions

Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night

The artist’s first solo exhibition in the Bay Area.

Performances

Denice Frohman: Esto No Tiene Nombre

Presented by YBCA

Esto No Tiene Nombre is a vibrant portrait of Latina lesbian lives, families, communities, and ultimately, of Frohman herself.

Performances

Free Wednesday: Esto No Tiene Nombre

Presented by YBCA

Join us for a special pay-what-you-can performance of this one woman show by acclaimed poet Denice Frohman.

Workshops

Free Art Workshop: Simple Image Transfers

Learn how to pull a simple image transfer using graphite and oil pastels.

Films

The World of Black Film: “Compensation” + Book Signing

Co-presented with Ashley Clark & BAVC

See the film “Compensation” followed by a talkback with Criterion Collection Curatorial Director, Ashley Clark and director, Zeinabu irene Davis.

Workshops

Free Art Workshop: Flower Applique Embroidery

Learn how to sew a simple flower embroidery.

Workshops

Free Art Workshop: Clay Tile Carving

Learn how to carve marks and textures on clay tiles.

Tours

Tour of “Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements”

Join artist Fabio Mendieta and educator Mx. Tate Jawdat for this unique opportunity to learn more about the role of art and archive in empowering younger generations

Public Programs

Phillip B. Williams Poetry Reading

Join celebrated poet Phillip B. Williams for an intimate poetry reading among Diedrick Brackens’ woven works followed by a conversation with YBCA Senior Curator Essence Harden.

Events

Opening Night Celebration for “GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain”

Meet the artist and curator, enjoy custom cocktails at our themed cash bar, and be among the first to see new work at YBCA.

Exhibitions

GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain

Park invites us to peek behind the curtain, as she lays claim to her own power as a surrealist painter working across fantasy and intimacy.

Public Programs

GaHee Park & Dorothy Dávila in Conversation

An intimate conversation between artist and curator followed by an exhibition tour of “GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain”

Films

Rear Window

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” (1954) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Panel Discussion

Creative Power Moves

A conversation exploring how artistic practice responds to community needs, political urgency, and the ongoing work of movement building.

Films

And Life Goes On

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See Abbas Kiarostami’s “And Life Goes On” (1992) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Films

Goodbye, Dragon Inn

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See Tsai Ming-liang’s “Goodbye, Dragon Inn” (2003) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Films

Querelle

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s “Querelle (1982) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Films

Pandora and Flying Dutchman

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See Albert Lewin’s “Pandora and Flying Dutchman” (1951) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Films

Trouble in Paradise

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See Ernst Lubitsch’s “Trouble in Paradise” (1932) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Films

Yourself and Yours

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See Hong Sang-soo’s “Yourself and Yours” (2016) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Films

A New Leaf

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See Elaine May’s “A New Leaf” (1971) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Films

The Music Room

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See Satyajit Ray’s “The Music Room (Jalsaghar)” (1958) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Films

The Ceremony

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See Nagisa Ōshima’s “The Ceremony” (1971) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Films

Silent Shorts Program

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

This program of silent shorts features three multi-hyphenate artists-filmmakers-performers influential to GaHee Park’s work.

Films

The Red Shoes

Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA

See “The Red Shoes” (1948) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Public Art

We fly for a liberated we, we rooted in flight

Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo

A public artwork inviting passerbyers to join in the journey of collective flight

Public Art

SoMa Mahal Kita (SoMa I Love You)

Ciriaco Sayoc

A message of love for the SoMa neighborhood and community, inspired by weaving practices in the Phillipines and the colors of the Filipino flag.

Public Art

Dream

Ana Teresa Fernández

A public art installation commissioned by YBCA and co-sponsored by San Francisco Public Works.