Made in San Francisco
April 10 – October 24, 2027
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Over 100 works from more 70 artists reveal how San Francisco shaped a generation of artists and the art world.
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DriveSan Francisco, CA 94118Please visit the de Young website for information on getting to the museum.
Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
General: $25
Seniors (65+): $22
Students (with valid ID): $10
Members/Youth (17 and under): Free
ADA Accessible. For more information on accessibility, please visit the de Young website.
Made in San Francisco reveals how San Francisco became a launchpad for new artists and art styles in the post–World War II period (1945–69). The explorations of color, form, and emotion found in abstract expressionism and Bay Area Figuration, and the unconventional, politically charged works of Beat, Funk, and assemblage art reflected Bay Area landscapes and countercultures. The California School of Fine Arts (CSFA, later the San Francisco Art Institute) was where Mark Rothko, Clyfford Still, Richard Diebenkorn, and many more found their artistic voices. As teachers, they inspired many others to do the same. Featuring over 100 works from more than 70 artists, the exhibition celebrates how San Francisco shaped a generation of artists—and how that generation shaped the art world.
Exhibiting Artists
Bruce Conner, David Park, Jay DeFeo, Joan Brown, Mark Rothko, Richard Diebenkorn
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Together, the de Young in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park make up the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the largest public arts institution in the city and one of the largest art museums in the United States.
Things to Do Around Here
The fact that Rise & Grind was conceived by three friends continues to influence the cafe’s ethos, with delicious coffee drinks and sandwiches always served with a friendly smile. It’s the perfect place to fuel up before visiting the de Young!
Lindsay Ganter, Senior Advisor, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Located on vibrant 9th Ave, Underdogs Tres’s heated backyard patio is a fun place to enjoy a crispy taco and jalapeño margarita after a walk through Golden Gate Park.
Jeffrey Fraiman, Associate Curator, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
The view from the top of the de Young’s Hamon Tower is not to be missed. On your way up, you’ll pass our permanent installation of wire sculptures by Ruth Asawa—work the artist personally selected and donated for the space.
Lindsay Ganter, Senior Advisor, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco