Art, architecture and travel in San Francisco
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in San Francisco - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to San Francisco.
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Political statements and punk rock: a David King retrospective highlights the colour of post-war culture
‘David King Publications 1977–2019’ in San Francisco is a retrospective of the graphic designer’s small press publishing projects, zines, and wider work
By Mary Cleary Published
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Transamerica Pyramid: a San Francisco icon, remastered
The Transamerica Pyramid, a landmark in the San Francisco cityscape, has been redesigned to 21st-century standards by Foster + Partners
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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This remodelled San Francisco family home by MEMarchitecture and Studio Volpe is a masterpiece of soothing modernity
A sensitive and coherent approach by the San Francisco-based architects and designers has resulted in a home of tactile beauty, character and comfort
By Shonquis Moreno Published
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This Joshua Tree home is inspired by the Californian desert's 'openness and sublime beauty'
High Desert House by Ryan Leidner is a US home and studio inspired by Californian landscapes
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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First Fraenkel Film Festival in San Francisco: what to see
The Fraenkel Film Festival, at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco, sees ten Fraenkel gallery artists choose films that impact their work
By Lauren Cochrane Published
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Soft-Geometry's San Francisco studio provides the perfect place to work, rest and play
Indian-American design duo Soft-Geometry keeps shop, and house, in a converted San Francisco warehouse where they developed the Molecule collection, launching at New York Design Week 2024
By Adrian Madlener Published
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The Jay Hotel pays homage to John Portman’s San Francisco
The Jay Hotel’s interiors, designed by AvroKO, pay tribute to the building’s architect, John Portman, as well as lesser-known figures from the city’s past
By Dan Howarth Published
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Bay Area exhibition spotlights San Francisco furniture design community
Bay Area furniture design is the subject of ‘Works in Progress’, an exhibition on view at the American Industrial Center in San Francisco’s Dogpatch district until 23 January 2024
By Shonquis Moreno Published
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More than pretty chairs: ‘Enthroned’ at Jessica Silverman's gallery is a celebration of female talent
'Enthroned' is an exhibition at San Francisco’s Jessica Silverman gallery showcasing sculptural works by outstanding female creators (on view until 2 March 2024)
By Julie Baumgardner Published
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Takashi Murakami on his monsterizing San Francisco show
Takashi Murakami tells us of pandemic-inspired creatures, eye-popping flowers, and NFTs as he explains the making of his exhibition at Asian Art Museum in San Francisco
By Pei-Ru Keh Published
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Workplace reimagined: tour Expensify's San Francisco office lounge
Expensify's new San Francisco office lounge is a workplace reimagined, designed as a chic members bar
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Kehinde Wiley’s searing new San Francisco show captures brutality, humanity, grief and grace
Kehinde Wiley squares up to systemic violence against Black people in a new show of portraits At the de Young Museum, San Francisco (18 March – 15 October 2023)
By Pei-Ru Keh Published
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Beacon House is the contemporary rebirth of a midcentury San Francisco home
Beacon House by Edmonds + Lee Architecture is a renovation project that sensitively brings a modernist San Francisco home into the 21st century
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Hosono House is an urban retreat in the heart of San Francisco
Hosono House by Ryan Leidner Architecture blends minimalism, nature and an awkward plot to craft a modern urban retreat in the middle of San Francisco
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Last chance to see: Faith Ringgold: 'American People’ at the de Young Musuem, San Francisco
We interview Faith Ringgold, whose major retrospective exhibition ‘American People’ runs until 27 November at the de Young Musuem, San Francisco
By Aindrea Emelife Published
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Keyless creation: Studio Meyerhoffer’s ’Latch’ remote entry system
By Carole Sabas Last updated
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Making connections: Eero’s new WiFi system is giving internet use a big boost
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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The drawn word: SFMoMA tracks the modern evolution of typography
By Ann Binlot Last updated
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Fair game: highlights from the inaugural edition of Photofairs in San Francisco
Bolstered by a roster of international galleries from 14 countries and 25 cities, the inaugural edition of Photofairs in San Francisco offered a deftly curated representation of the most exciting talents working in the medium globally. Including both emerging and established artists, the three-day event paid homage to the Bay Area's rich photographic tradition. Here are our favourites from the fair...
By Harriet Lloyd Smith Last updated
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San Francisco’s new beauty emporium is inspired by Jean Cocteau’s 1950s French Riviera home
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Heath Ceramics store, San Francisco
By Rosa Bertoli Last updated
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Digital-first beauty brand True Botanicals gets physical in San Francisco
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Turn around: Julian Hoeber's latest solo show takes off
By Michael Slenske Last updated
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A neo-romanesque church in San Francisco is home to the new Carpenters Workshop Gallery
By Alexandra Pechman Last updated
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Rising star: Bay Area welcomes opening of DS+R designed BAMPFA
By Carole Sabas Last updated
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OMA collaborate with local architect Anne Fougeron on San Francisco residential tower
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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The Alise is a fun addition to San Francisco’s hotel scene
By Lauren Ho Last updated