Reviews

Cold-War recast in elegant bronze sculptures. David M. Roth reviews.

What is beauty? Ugliness? Selby Sohn probes the questions.

Editor’s top picks from a banner year.

SFMOMA charts an artist’s journey from Bay Area figuration to self-mythologizing superstar.

Castro-era aesthetic signifiers revisited. Kristen Wawruck reviews.

Dean Byington pictures the ‘post-human’ condition. David M. Roth reports.

A 3-part exhibition at CCA Wattis explores the world of rhythm. David M. Roth reports.

A couple’s aesthetic research becomes serious fun. Renny Pritikin reviews.

A trove of early to mid-20th century prints. Renny Pritikin reviews.

Shrewd juxtapositions ignite fresh dialog about color. Mark Van Proyen reports.

German artist delivers invigorating new approach. David M. Roth reports.

Photos selected by (and subjected to) AI yield unpredictable results. Selby Sohn reports.

Iconic Bay Area artist revisits and reflects on her past. Renny Pritikin reviews.

Ninety-nine drawings show an artist engaged in rigorous self-examination. David M. Roth reviews.

Hidden gems from a Surrealist master. Mark Van Proyen reviews.

Outstanding prints from Crown Point’s archive mark a milestone for an SF institution. David M. Roth reports.