Radical Resilience
April 27–June 7, 2024
Group Exhibition
Curated by Charles Blackwell, Bill Bruckner, Antoine Hunter, Rae Lanzerotti, and Alex Locust.
Image: Rae Lanzerotti. Shades. Ruth’s Table, San Francisco.
Ruth’s Table
3160 21st Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
+1-415-642-1000
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Ruth’s Table Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Ruth’s Table is an arts organization supporting older adults and adults with disabilities, located in San Francisco’s Mission District. The non-profit was founded in 2009, after artist Ruth Asawa donated one of her work tables, hence the name. Ruth’s Table has a variety of wonderful programs that include artist-led workshops, talks, presentations, and gallery events.
Radical Resilience is their annual exhibition and fundraiser featuring the following artists: Charles Blackwell, Bill Bruckner, M Eilo, Lu Hanna/Poly Phonic, Antoine Hunter, Hilda Ibarra/Haicy, NGC Karen, Matthaus Lam, Rae Lanzerotti, Alex Locust, Kim Ringle, Claire Spector.
Preview of Radical Resilience. Ruth’s Table, San Francisco.
“Each of these artists exemplifies a radical spirit by choosing life in all its complexities while refusing to be confined or reduced by societal oppression, setbacks, or perceived limitations. Many of the artists featured in this exhibition have been involved with social justice and human rights issues, including anti-war efforts, racial equity, LGBTQ+ activism, feminism, and the disability rights movement. Being radically resilient is about more than perseverance; it’s about slowing down, being intentional, and often pushing beyond the mainstream to achieve creative freedom.”
Being able to touch the art in this show offers a unique experience for all visitors, including those who are visually impaired. Many of the works are sensory pieces, complemented by braille wall labels, enhancing the inclusivity of the exhibition.
Radical Resilience CLOSES THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 7, but if you miss it, consider making a donation to this gem of an org, so that it may continue to serve the San Francisco arts community.
I love Ruth Asawa’s work. I can see the Japanese and architectural influences (she was married to architect Albert Lanier) in her sculptures, but there is also a timelessness in them, the kind that the best of the best of artists possess. When I see footage of her, I am reminded of my Japanese-American great aunties from the same generation, who also endured the Japanese internment camps during WWII. Some of them were fierce, like Ruth. All of them were strong women.
I’ve included a list of Ruth Asawa’s public artworks below. How fortunate we are to have them blended into our cityscapes!
🗓 Radical Resilience runs until June 7, 2024 at Ruth’s Table in San Francisco’s Mission District.
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Quick Guide: Ruth’s Table
⭐ LOCATION: Ruth’s Table is located at 3160 21st Street between Capp and Mission streets (8 min walk from 24th Street Station) in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood.
⭐ HOURS: Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
⭐ NEARBY ART: *Check out the Ruth Asawa Growth mosaic around the corner at San Francisco’s Bethany Center (1 min walk/2 min drive), 500 Capp Street (2 min walk/2 min drive), House of Seiko (4 min walk / 1 min drive), Gray Area (5 min walk /2 min drive), Kadist (7 min walk /2 min drive), Anälog (7 min walk/7 min drive), Incline Gallery (9 min walk/9 min drive), Et Al (9 min walk/8 min drive).
⭐ NEARBY FOOD/DRINK: Foreign Cinema/Laszlo (2 min walk/1 min drive); Ritual [cafe] (5 min walk/2 min drive); Taqueria El Buen Sabor *Get the crunchy and shrimp tacos! (11 min walk/8 in drive); The Beehive [bar] (8 min walk/2 min drive). Flour + Water (11 min walk/5 min drive).
⭐ RUTH ASAWA PUBLIC ART: San Francisco: Growth mosaic around the corner at San Francisco’s Bethany Center (1 min walk/2 min drive), Andrea (Ghirardelli Square), Aurora (Embarcadero), Fountain (Union Square), Origami Fountains (Japantown), The Garden of Remembrance (SF State), San Francisco Yesterday and Today (entrance by valet to Parc 55 Hotel); San Jose: Japanese-American Internment Memorial Sculpture. St. Helena: History of Wine (Beringer winery). Museums: de Young Museum (tower lobby); Oakland Museum (Sculptures @ Oak Street Plaza Entrance and Craft section of OMCA); The Faces of Ruth Asawa (Cantor Arts Center, Stanford).
💌 More nearby suggestions are always welcome. Feel free to add in the comments!
A LOVE LETTER TO ART RECOMMENDS
NEARBY ART
NEARBY FOOD/DRINK
RUTH ASAWA PUBLIC ART
RELATED VIDEOS
The Poetry of Ruth Asawa’s Sculptures by Sotheby’s
Excerpts from Ruth Asawa: Of Forms and Growth, 1977. (Watch the full film availble on Amazon HERE.)
KQED Spark Profile on Ruth Asawa, 2005.
Author: ALoveLettertoArt
