Fri November 22nd Open 11 AM–5 PM
Exhibitions
Nicky Nodjoumi & Nahid Hagigat
Presented by YBCA
October 6, 2024–February 23, 2025
The exhibitions “Nicky Nodjoumi: The Personal is Political” and “Nahid Hagigat: Etched in Time” tell the story of a family of artists shaped by revolution.
Exhibitions
Nicky Nodjoumi & Nahid Hagigat
Presented by YBCA
The exhibitions “Nicky Nodjoumi: The Personal is Political” and “Nahid Hagigat: Etched in Time” tell the story of a family of artists shaped by revolution.
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Workshops
Parol Lantern Workshop
Presented by SOMA Pilipinas
Learn how to make your own parol lantern with materials and instruction provided by SOMA Pilipinas.
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Workshops
Parol Lantern Workshop
Presented by SOMA Pilipinas
Learn how to make your own parol lantern with materials and instruction provided by SOMA Pilipinas.
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Performances
The Velveteen Rabbit
Presented by ODC/Dance
The Velveteen Rabbit returns to the stage with the 38th anniversary of the beloved Bay Area holiday tradition.
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Screenings & Films
A Revolution on Canvas
Presented by YBCA
A hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, A Revolution on Canvas examines the international controversy of Nicky Nodjoumi’s 120 missing artworks in Iran.
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Parol Clay Ornaments
Presented by YBCA
Explore the therapeutic nature of clay by creating your version of parol-inspired ornaments.
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Public Programs
Downtown First Thursday: Nicky Nodjoumi & Nahid Hagigat
Presented by YBCA
See a documentary and experience a curator-led tour to go deeper with the work of Nicky Nodjoumi & Nahid Hagigat.
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Performances
Dance-Along Nutcracker 2024 – Mission: Nutcracker
Presented by San Francisco Pride Band
A fun-filled original musical production brimming with wit, artistry and ingenuity.
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Public Programs
Second Sunday: Nicky Nodjoumi & Nahid Hagigat
Presented by YBCA
Discover the work and lives of artists Nicky Nodjoumi and Nahid Hagigat during this documentary screening and curator-led tour.
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Screenings & Films
A Revolution on Canvas
Presented by YBCA
A hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, A Revolution on Canvas examines the international controversy of Nicky Nodjoumi’s 120 missing artworks in Iran.
+ Read more
Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Mini Parol Lanterns
Presented by YBCA
Create your own mini parol using an array of materials such as paper plates, colored cellophane, tissue paper, and yarn.
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Public Programs
22nd Annual Parol Lantern Festival
Presented by Filipino-American Development Foundation & SOMA Pilipinas
Join us this holiday season for a fun-filled cultural festival of food, drinks, art, dance, and music.
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Holiday Cards
Presented by YBCA
Create vibrant holiday cards using watercolor, brush pens, or markers and dedicate it to someone special.
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Screenings & Films
A Revolution on Canvas
Presented by YBCA
A hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, A Revolution on Canvas examines the international controversy of Nicky Nodjoumi’s 120 missing artworks in Iran.
+ Read more
Screenings & Films
A Revolution on Canvas
Presented by YBCA
A hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, A Revolution on Canvas examines the international controversy of Nicky Nodjoumi’s 120 missing artworks in Iran.
+ Read more
Public Programs
Second Sunday: Nicky Nodjoumi & Nahid Hagigat
Presented by YBCA
Discover the work and lives of artists Nicky Nodjoumi and Nahid Hagigat during this documentary screening and curator-led tour.
+ Read more
Screenings & Films
A Revolution on Canvas
Presented by YBCA
A hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, A Revolution on Canvas examines the international controversy of Nicky Nodjoumi’s 120 missing artworks in Iran.
+ Read more
Screenings & Films
A Revolution on Canvas
Presented by YBCA
A hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, A Revolution on Canvas examines the international controversy of Nicky Nodjoumi’s 120 missing artworks in Iran.
+ Read more
Screenings & Films
A Revolution on Canvas
Presented by YBCA
A hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, A Revolution on Canvas examines the international controversy of Nicky Nodjoumi’s 120 missing artworks in Iran.
+ Read more
Public Programs
Second Sunday: Nicky Nodjoumi & Nahid Hagigat
Presented by YBCA
Discover the work and lives of artists Nicky Nodjoumi and Nahid Hagigat during this documentary screening and curator-led tour.
+ Read more
Public Art
Woman, Life, Freedom
Taravat Talepasand
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.
+ Read more2024–Ongoing
Grand Lobby, YBCA
Public Art
Peace in the Middle East
Taravat Talepasand
This work refers to the translation of the word “peace” in Farsi “صلح” sculpted with neon.
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Grand Lobby, YBCA
Public Art
Dream
Ana Teresa Fernández
A public art installation commissioned by YBCA and co-sponsored by San Francisco Public Works.
+ Read more2015–Ongoing
Bernal Hill, San Francisco
Public Art
love @ first line
Anna Sergeeva
A new site-specific public artwork by Anna Sergeeva featuring the first lines of love poems.
+ Read more2021–ongoing
Exterior, YBCA
Public Art
Statement marquee from Escuela de Arte Útil (School of Useful Art)
Tania Bruguera
YBCA continues to activate the marquee with timely and responsive messages generated from artists and community partners.
+ Read more2017–ongoing
Third Street Courtyard, YBCA
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.
+ Read more2024-Ongoing
Vestibule Banner, YBCA
2022-ongoing
Mission Street at Geneva Ave., Excelsior Ave. and Onoganda Ave., San Francisco
Public Art
Let’s Build from Here
Innosanto Nagara
A site-specific public artwork highlighting the power of collaborative future-building.
+ Read more2022-ongoing
East Gardens, YBCA
Public Art
Hyakki Yagho, Night Parade of One Hundred Demons – One Million Years of Journey with Ruby Red Fox and Their Company
Masako Miki
This work takes inspiration from Japanese folklore and asks viewers to pause and reflect on the provocative narrative and their connection to it.
+ Read more2023–ongoing
Exterior Lobby Windows, YBCA
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
+ Read more2024–Ongoing
Third Street Exterior, YBCA
Public Art
Ceasefire Now!
Jeffrey Cheung
A public artwork meant to inspire a sense of communal solidarity.
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Exterior Forum Wall, YBCA
Public Art
When We Weave Waves
Michael Arcega
Patterns from Philippine textiles are cut from transparent vinyl and layered on YBCA’s glass passageway along Mission Street.
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Mission Street Glass Passageway, YBCA
Public Art
What is Legacy Without Liberation?
Malaya Tuyay
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.
+ Read more2024–Ongoing
Third Street Wavy Wall, YBCA
