San Francisco Art, architecture and travel

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 4 March 24

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 19 January 24

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 14 January 24

Patrick Martinez captures the passage of time in neon lights and graffiti, at ICA San Francisco

LA artist Patrick Martinez’s ‘Ghost Land’ is his most expansive presentation to date, on show at the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco

By Anne Soward Published 17 December 23

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 5 October 23

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 15 July 23

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 18 January 23

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 25 November 22

Keyless creation: Studio Meyerhoffer’s ’Latch’ remote entry system

By Carole Sabas Last updated 3 November 22

Making connections: Eero’s new WiFi system is giving internet use a big boost

By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated 2 November 22

The drawn word: SFMoMA tracks the modern evolution of typography

By Ann Binlot Last updated 31 October 22

Jensen Architects gives a Victorian-era house a contemporary facade

By Jonathan Bell Last updated 28 October 22

San Francisco’s new beauty emporium is inspired by Jean Cocteau’s 1950s French Riviera home

By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated 28 October 22

Digital-first beauty brand True Botanicals gets physical in San Francisco

By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated 26 October 22

Turn around: Julian Hoeber's latest solo show takes off

By Michael Slenske Last updated 26 October 22

Rising star: Bay Area welcomes opening of DS+R designed BAMPFA

By Carole Sabas Last updated 20 October 22

The Alise is a fun addition to San Francisco’s hotel scene

By Lauren Ho Last updated 20 October 22

Housed in a mid-century landmark, San Francisco’s Laurel Inn reveals its makeover

By Chaney Kwak Last updated 20 October 22

Kabuki Hotel brings a touch of Japan to downtown San Francisco

By Chaney Kwak Last updated 20 October 22

Dawson Design Associates designs San Francisco’s Hotel Zeppelin

By Chaney Kwak Last updated 20 October 22

A former car repair shop finds a new lease of life as a Japanese onsen and restaurant

By Chaney Kwak Last updated 20 October 22

Soothing minimalism in San Francisco's newest store

By David Paw Last updated 20 October 22

San Francisco’s Mission District launches a new restaurant, Volta

By Ella Marshall Last updated 20 October 22

San Francisco’s Tartine Bakery expands into new outpost designed by Commune

By Daven Wu Last updated 20 October 22