August 12, 2023
July 25, 2023
Julia Margaret Cameron: Arresting Beauty
On view at MOPA through September 3, 2023!
This survey of the life and work of Julia Margaret Cameron, celebrates the photographic genius as it reproduces the key works from her trail-blazing career.
Julia Margaret Cameron was among the most innovative and influential photographers in the history of the medium. Her distinctive use of close-up and soft-focus was groundbreaking. This book presents an engaging introduction to Cameron’s life and work through more than 100 of her most important photographs. Three sections explore Cameron’s unique artistry and range: from her early experiments in the art of photography, to her pioneering portraits of public figures such as Charles Darwin and Sir John Herschel, to her allegorical compositions and the artistic tableaus she created to illustrate Alfred Tennyson’s Idylls of the King. In addition to including pages from the original manuscript of Cameron’s autobiography and insightful explanatory texts, Arresting Beauty tells the story of her pioneering career and lasting legacy in one accessible and beautiful volume.
With contributions from Lisa Springer and Marta Weiss
Hardcover
208 pages
126 illustrations
7.4 in x 9.4 in x 1 in
July 18, 2023
Everything She Touched: The Life of Ruth Asawa
Everything She Touched recounts the incredible life of the American sculptor Ruth Asawa.
This is the story of a woman who wielded imagination and hope in the face of intolerance and who transformed everything she touched into art. In this compelling biography, author Marilyn Chase brings Asawa’s story to vivid life. She draws on Asawa’s extensive archives and weaves together many voices—family, friends, teachers, and critics—to offer a complex and fascinating portrait of the artist.
This richly visual book contains over 60 reproductions of Asawa’s art and archival photos of her life (including portraits shot by her friend, the celebrated photographer Imogen Cunningham). It documents Asawa’s transformative touch—most notably by turning wire—the material of the internment camp fences—into sculptures. Ruth Asawa forged an unconventional path in everything she did—whether raising a multiracial family of six children, founding a high school dedicated to the arts, or pursuing her own practice independent of the New York art market.
Her beloved fountains are now San Francisco icons, and her signature hanging-wire sculptures grace the MoMA, de Young, Getty, Whitney, and many more museums and galleries across America.
Hardcover, 224 pages
Size: 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches
June 3, 2023
Van Gogh 3D Puzzle Figure
Build and display this adorable Pix Brix Vincent Van Gogh! The Van Gogh kit comes in a paint can and includes Pix Brix, instructions, and a printed Starry Night painting. Build this little whimsical pixel Vincent and display him in the paint can case with his painting as the backdrop. The perfect gift for any Van Gogh fan!
Not for children under 3 years old, due to small parts
March 17, 2023
Pooley Vase – Chartreuse
October 12, 2022
SDMA Four o’Clock Ornament
The “Four o’Clock, or The Marvel of Peru” from the Museum’s collection, reflects the Mughal taste for transforming keen observation into decorative effect.
Our newest ornament is perfect for the holiday season. It’s printed on a beautiful porcelain disc and adorned with a gold ribbon. It comes packaged in a gift box making it perfect to give as a gift.
Size: 2 3/4 inch in diameter
October 12, 2022
SDMA Madonna and Child Ornament
“Madonna and Child” by Carlo Crivelli from the Museum’s collection is rich with symbolism. We see the Virgin holding the infant Jesus. The curtain of honor and the use of gold symbolize the Virgin’s status as Queen of Heaven. The pomegranate represents eternity and fertility as well as royalty. The apple symbolizes salvation and redemption, and the pear, Christ’s love for mankind.
Our newest ornament is perfect for the Christmas season. It is printed on a beautiful porcelain disc and adorned with a gold ribbon. It comes packaged in a gift box making it perfect to give as a gift.
Size: 2 3/4 inch in diameter
August 31, 2022
Hokusai Great Wave Bumbag
Weighs 105 g (3.7 oz).
Can carry 3 kg (6.6 lbs).
30 x 15 x 2 cm (11.8″ x 5.9″ x 0.79″).
Adjustable strap is 52 – 92 cm (20.5″ – 36.2″).
Outer material is made of 100% recycled taffeta by GREEN CIRCLE®
Inner material and strap is made of recyclable PE.
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified and water resistant.
LOQI is certified CO2 Neutral by Planetly.
August 31, 2022
Mondrian Composition Bumbag
Weighs 105 g (3.7 oz).
Can carry 3 kg (6.6 lbs).
30 x 15 x 2 cm (11.8″ x 5.9″ x 0.79″).
Adjustable strap is 52 – 92 cm (20.5″ – 36.2″).
Outer material is made of 100% recycled taffeta by GREEN CIRCLE®
Inner material and strap is made of recyclable PE.
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified and water resistant.
LOQI is certified CO2 Neutral by Planetly.