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The Faces of Ruth Asawa
Jul 06, 2022 - Jul 09, 2023
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Closed Mon & Tues
650-723-4177
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While she is known for her biomorphic abstract sculptures, Ruth Asawa was an artist of diverse talent in many media. The Faces of Ruth Asawa is a single-object, long-term installation of 233 ceramic face masks Asawa created of friends, family members, and fellow artists. Never exhibited in its entirety, the display of this work showcases Asawa’s range as an artist, arts advocate, and community member.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
Now open, the Faces of Ruth Asawa can be seen in the Cantor Arts Center. Asawa made these masks of her visitors over a lifetime, and they tell a story of who’s who among collaborators and family. There is a beauty and solemnity in the hundreds of ceramic masks which formerly adorned the exterior to Asawa’s home. Art lovers may be familiar with Asawa’s biomorphic structures, and with this show, they have an opportunity to see a different side. This exhibition is part of the Asian American Art Initiative led by Cantor curator Aleesa Alexander and Stanford assistant professor Marci Kwon.
Dr. Luke Williams
Contributing Writer
The Cantor Arts Center plays a leading role in the vibrant, cultural life of the Stanford campus and greater community, welcoming some 200,000 visitors a year. Its collections include more than 38,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years of history and crossing continents from the Americas to Europe, and from Africa to Asia.
The Cantor Arts Center plays a leading role in the vibrant, cultural life of the Stanford campus and greater community, welcoming some 200,000 visitors a year. Its collections include more than 38,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years of history and crossing continents from the Americas to Europe, and from Africa to Asia.