Fall Into Art: YBCA Launches Two Bold New Exhibitions
Fall Into Art: YBCA Launches Two Bold New Exhibitions Starting August 1
From the electrifying legacy of Bay Area creatives to the vibrant voice of the Filipino community—this fall, YBCA brings it all together.
This August, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is proud to unveil two powerful new exhibitions that shine a light on the Bay Area’s fearless artistic legacy and dynamic cultural movements.
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Bay Area Then:
Step back into the 1990s—a decade of bold expression, political provocation, and the forging of a new creative identity for the Bay Area. Bay Area Then gathers iconic works from artists who helped define a generation and continue to influence the art world today.
Featured artists include:
Nao Bustamante, Carolyn Castaño, Bill Daniel, Sergio De La Torre, Beatrix Fowler, Mike “Dream” Francisco, Johanna Jackson, Chris Johanson with Ajax Oakford, Arnold Kemp, Margaret Kilgallen, Alicia McCarthy, Barry McGee, Ruby Neri, Manuel Ocampo, Eamon Ore-Giron, Gina Osterloh, Rigo 23, Spie One, and more.
This exhibition crackles with the same restless energy that shaped a region—and changed contemporary art forever.
(Eamon Ore-Giron, Cookin’ 2, 2002. Collection of Daniel Sakaguchi and Jennifer Kapczynski, Berkeley, CA. Photo: Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography.)
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MAKIBAKA — A Living Legacy:
Presented by SOMA Pilipinas in collaboration with YBCA, MAKIBAKA—named after the Filipino word for “struggle” or “resistance”—is a vivid, deeply rooted tribute to the culture, resilience, and contributions of the Bay Area’s Filipino community, especially in the South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood.
Blending contemporary works with community-sourced objects and stories, MAKIBAKA is both a celebration and a call to remember.
Featured artists include:
Erina Alejo, Kimberly Acebo Arteche, Rea Lynn de Guzman, England Hidalgo, Joanna Poethig, Weston Teruya, Lucille Tenazas, and others.
(England Hidalgo, Gran Oriente Filipino, 2020)
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Opening Night Celebration:
Be among the first to experience both exhibitions at a festive opening night celebration on:
Friday, August 1, 2025
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
YBCA Grand Lobby & Forum
Free with RSVP
Come for the art, stay for the vibes—live performances, community connection, and a spotlight on the artists and neighborhoods that make the Bay Area shine. Everyone is welcome. Bring your friends and family!
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Plan Your Visit:
Regular gallery hours begin Saturday, August 2 at 11am.
For full details on tickets and admission: ybca.org/visit