Fri June 2nd Open 12—6 PM
Exhibitions
طراوت | TARAVAT
Presented by YBCA
May 13–July 23, 2023
A record of one Iranian-American woman’s attempts to grapple with the difficult legacy of women’s freedoms and Muslim identity—to transform it visually, to make something both beautiful and uncomfortable.
Exhibitions
Brett Cook & Liz Lerman: Reflection & Action
Presented by YBCA
This exhibition asks the public to consider the role of an artist within an institution—and in the public sphere—as urgent and responsive.
+ Read moreOctober 20, 2022–June 11, 2023
First Floor Galleries
Free and open to the public
Tours
Exhibition Tours: Reflection & Action
Learn more about the exhibition overview, background of each piece, insider details, and more.
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Exhibitions
طراوت | TARAVAT
Presented by YBCA
A record of one Iranian-American woman’s attempts to grapple with the difficult legacy of women’s freedoms and Muslim identity—to transform it visually, to make something both beautiful and uncomfortable.
+ Read moreMay 13–July 23, 2023
Second Floor Galleries
Free and open to the public
Public Art
Audio Archive Booth
Sholeh Asgary
Engage with artist Sholeh Asgary’s Audio Archive Booth to record stories, reflections, experiences, hopes, dreams, pasts, and futures of the Iranian diaspora.
+ Read moreOngoing
Grand Lobby, YBCA
Public Programs
Remembering Fereydoun Farrokhzad
Presented by Diaspora Arts Connection
A music, poetry, and community event in remembrance and celebration of queer Iranian activist, poet, and entertainer Fereydoun Farrokhzad.
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Performances
MU–Connector/When the land stands alone
Dohee Lee presented by YBCA
A multi-part ritual theater experience from Korean shamanistic performance artist Dohee Lee.
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Screenings & Films
I Hear a Butterfly
This new short film shares vibrant stories of migration and resilience.
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Public Art
Let’s Build from Here
Innosanto Nagara
A site-specific public artwork highlighting the power of collaborative future-building.
+ Read moreOngoing
East Gardens, YBCA
Exhibitions
Bay Area Now 9
The ninth iteration of our signature triennial, as a centerpiece of YBCA’s 30th anniversary celebration.
+ Read moreFall 2023
Free and open to the public
2022-ongoing
Mission Street at Geneva Ave., Excelsior Ave. and Onoganda Ave., San Francisco
Public Art
Tend Your Orchard
Cece Carpio and Miguel “Bounce” Perez of Trust Your Struggle
A new mural on YBCA’s glass passageway in collaboration with SOMA Pilipinas.
+ Read moreOngoing
Mission Street, YBCA
Public Art
love @ first line
Anna Sergeeva
A new site-specific public artwork by Anna Sergeeva featuring the first lines of love poems.
+ Read moreOngoing
Exterior, 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.
+ Read moreOngoing
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 moreOngoing
Bernal Hill, San Francisco
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