Mon February 10th Closed
Exhibitions
Presented by YBCA & Empowerment Avenue
February 1–June 22, 2025
Curated from within prison, this exhibition explores truths about women and incarceration.
Exhibitions
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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Presented by YBCA & Empowerment Avenue
Curated from within prison, this exhibition explores truths about women and incarceration.
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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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Presented by YBCA
Spread some love by designing vibrant Valentine’s Day cards. Explore various materials such as watercolor, brush pens, and markers.
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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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Presented by YBCA
Make portrait prints inspired by Nahid Hagigat. Learn how to pull prints using foam plates and pencil drawings.
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Presented by Farhang Foundation & YBCA
This one-night-only performance invites audiences to connect with the heart of southern Iranian culture while witnessing a groundbreaking reinterpretation of its rich musical traditions.
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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 moreWorkshops
Presented by YBCA
Create a watercolor painting inspired by music. Learn watercolor techniques such as applying wet-on-wet brush marks, creating streaks, masking, and mixing colors.
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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 moreScreenings & Films
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 moreScreenings & Films
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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Presented by ODC/Dance
ODC/Dance returns with an exhilarating program of captivating works.
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Presented by Smuin Contemporary Ballet
New premieres and old favorites define Dance Series 2.
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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.
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Grand Lobby, YBCA
Public Art
Ana Teresa Fernández
A public art installation commissioned by YBCA and co-sponsored by San Francisco Public Works.
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Bernal Hill, San Francisco
Public Art
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.
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Vestibule Banner, YBCA
Public Art
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.
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Third Street Wavy Wall, YBCA
Public Art
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
Jeffrey Cheung
A public artwork meant to inspire a sense of communal solidarity.
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Exterior Forum Wall, YBCA
Public Art
Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo
A public artwork inviting passerbyers to join in the journey of collective flight
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Third Street Exterior, YBCA
Public Art
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.
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Exterior Lobby Windows, YBCA
Public Art
Innosanto Nagara
A site-specific public artwork highlighting the power of collaborative future-building.
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East Gardens, YBCA
2022-ongoing
Mission Street at Geneva Ave., Excelsior Ave. and Onoganda Ave., San Francisco
Public Art
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
Tania Bruguera
YBCA continues to activate the marquee with timely and responsive messages generated from artists and community partners.
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Third Street Courtyard, YBCA
Public Art
Anna Sergeeva
A new site-specific public artwork by Anna Sergeeva featuring the first lines of love poems.
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Exterior, YBCA