RUTH ASAWA SAN FRANCISO FOUNTAIN SLIDE PRESENTATION
Thursday, July 24 | 5:30-7:30pm
Onsite | Free
In 1962, Ruth Asawa started making baker’s clay to entertain her children with a medium she could make in her kitchen. Several years later, Asawa and her community of family and friends used baker’s clay to make dough figures and city landmarks that would eventually be cast into bronze.
Join Ruth’s Table and Aiko Cuneo for a slide presentation about the history and creation of Ruth Asawa’s San Francisco Fountain.
This program is held in celebration of the Ruth Asawa: Retrospective exhibition at the SFMOMA through September 2, 2025.
Registration: RSVP Here
Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional.
Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible.
ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required.
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome.
Ruth Asawa and her San Francisco Fountain at the Grand Hyatt on Union Square, 1973.
Photo © Laurence Cuneo. Artwork © 2025 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc., Courtesy David Zwirner.