Art, architecture and travel in San Francisco

Soft-Geometry's San Francisco studio provides the perfect place to work, rest and play

Indian-American design duo Soft-Geometry keeps shop, and house, in a converted San Francisco warehouse where they developed the Molecule collection, launching at New York Design Week 2024

By Adrian Madlener Published 18 May 24

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

Kehinde Wiley’s searing new San Francisco show captures brutality, humanity, grief and grace

Kehinde Wiley squares up to systemic violence against Black people in a new show of portraits At the de Young Museum, San Francisco (18 March – 15 October 2023)

By Pei-Ru Keh Published 17 March 23

Beacon House is the contemporary rebirth of a midcentury San Francisco home

Beacon House by Edmonds + Lee Architecture is a renovation project that sensitively brings a modernist San Francisco home into the 21st century

By Ellie Stathaki Published 4 February 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

Fair game: highlights from the inaugural edition of Photofairs in San Francisco

Bolstered by a roster of international galleries from 14 countries and 25 cities, the inaugural edition of Photofairs in San Francisco offered a deftly curated representation of the most exciting talents working in the medium globally. Including both emerging and established artists, the three-day event paid homage to the Bay Area's rich photographic tradition. Here are our favourites from the fair...

By Harriet Lloyd Smith Last updated 28 October 22

Heath Ceramics store, San Francisco

By Rosa Bertoli Last updated 27 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

A neo-romanesque church in San Francisco is home to the new Carpenters Workshop Gallery

By Alexandra Pechman Last updated 21 October 22

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

By Carole Sabas Last updated 20 October 22

OMA collaborate with local architect Anne Fougeron on San Francisco residential tower

By Harriet Thorpe 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