The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is hosting Ruth Asawa: Retrospective, a comprehensive exhibition honoring the groundbreaking work of artist Ruth Asawa. Opening to the general public on March 11, 2025, the exhibition promises an in-depth exploration of Asawa’s expansive artistic output, featuring over 300 artworks. The retrospective highlights Asawa’s signature looped-wire sculptures alongside her lesser-known works, offering insights into her relentless experimentation and artistic vision. The exhibition, co-organized by SFMOMA and The Museum of Modern Art, New York (MoMA), showcases works by Asawa’s peers and mentors, including Josef Albers and Imogen Cunningham, providing context to her creative dialogues.

Ruth Asawa. Untitled, 1953-1965. Copper, Iron and brass wire (1926-2013). Photo by Rob Corder.

The retrospective delves into the profound influence of Asawa’s San Francisco home and garden, portraying it as the epicenter of her creative universe. It explores her commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, which defined her numerous public sculpture commissions and unwavering dedication to arts advocacy.