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"As an artist, I have immersed myself in understanding our cultural heritage...Therefore, I have great… http://t.co/CPrc1U0eSP This tweet was posted on November 04, 2014.
"I see myself as a pop culture archaeologist" -collector Warren Dotz in @SFGate's article on our #AdIcons exhibit: http://t.co/KP3mm6Kd3h This tweet was posted on August 05, 2014.
"It is very important to learn to weave because it signifies not losing our culture. Because if we do not do our weaving, the culture is lost." —Celia Sántiz Ruíz, Past President, Jolom Mayaetik #EmpoweringThreads This tweet was posted on January 03, 2018.
"Mondrian Meets The Beatles" also imagines a meeting that never took place between a painter and music band, each of which revolutionized their respective fields of culture. This tweet was posted on January 13, 2018.
#Hawaiian #surfing originated approximately 1,000 years ago, imported from Tahiti by the Polynesian people. He‘e nalu, which translates to “wave sliding,” is a culturally distinct form of surfing that grew into a popular pastime in Hawai‘i. #SurfboardsandShapers This tweet was posted on February 08, 2019.
#Onthisday in 1919, Lee Mullican was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Mullican’s paintings reflect the influence of his interest in and study of Native American art and culture. He evokes ritual and myth with his ornate, mosaic-patterned surfaces. #PublicArt #LeeMullican @SFAC This tweet was posted on December 02, 2022.
A distinctly modern, consumer-based American youth culture emerged during the 1950s. Toys and other products were marketed specifically to girls and boys, and kids personalized their rooms with a variety of items. #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on January 15, 2019.
African barbershop and hairdressing signs often detail the latest hairstyles. American popular culture has long influenced contemporary hairstyles in Africa with named styles such as “Boeing” and “Ford.” #ExtraO #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 03, 2020.
Also featured are a profile of a bronc rider in northwest Montana maintaining a connection to the “old ways” to the visual splendor of diverse Native American cultures at the annual Gathering of Nations Powwow in New Mexico. #videoartsSFO This tweet was posted on November 09, 2021.
At once contemporary and timeless, “[hyphen] Americans” presents a portrait of America while raising larger questions about the role played by photographic technologies in defining cultural identity, both historically and in present times. #KeliyAndersonStaley @KAndersonStaley This tweet was posted on June 02, 2019.
At once contemporary and timeless, “[hyphen] Americans” presents a broadly inclusive portrait of America while raising larger questions about the role played by photographic technologies in defining cultural identity, both historically and in present times. #KeliyAndersonStaley This tweet was posted on September 01, 2019.
Barry McGee’s works are inspired by the urgency of contemporary street culture and his background in letterpress printing lends itself to a zen-like understanding of composition, context, pattern, line, and color. #BarryMcGee This tweet was posted on December 16, 2019.
Cats were venerated by the ancient Egyptians and celebrated as symbols of good luck throughout Asia. In Europe, cats became associated with magic, witchcraft, and evil spirits and were persecuted for centuries before they gained cultural acceptance. #InternationalCatDay #Cats This tweet was posted on August 08, 2022.
Collaborating with noted composers, musicians, and visual artists from around the world, AlonzoKing creates works that draw on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential. This tweet was posted on February 24, 2018.
Deer have represented the human spirit and have been worshipped by many cultures. #TBT to our 1994/5 exhibit. This tweet was posted on September 03, 2015.
Did you know that the Stanford Powwow is happening this weekend? Catch a glimpse of what it is like in our newest Video Arts video! "POWWOW" is a portrait of the Gathering of Nations Powwow, a celebration of Native American culture held in New Mexico. https://t.co/5EXdAmvnL0 https://t.co/av6KJ9ywgJ This tweet was posted on May 11, 2018.
Diné filmmaker Fritz Bitsoie follows Nigel James, a 17-year-old mountain biker who hosts the first Enduro race in the Navajo Nation, revealing his community’s deep connection with their land and culture. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #VideoArts #VideoArtsSFO This tweet was posted on November 23, 2022.
Do you wonder where your fish and shellfish may come from? #CoreyArnold (@coreyfishes) offers a unique glimpse into an industry that, despite its popularity at the dinner table, has largely escaped the attention of visual culture in modern times. https://t.co/OVMoxRfKGI This tweet was posted on May 24, 2018.
Dubai wants not just art but *museums* in metro stations, adding culture & humanity to commutes: http://t.co/LBeI1NjXNg via @futureofmuseums This tweet was posted on March 24, 2014.
Dubbed the Apple Cobbler, McGowan’s fervent interest in popular culture deeply influenced his #footwear designs. #ShoesinCulture #shoes This tweet was posted on July 25, 2017.
During the 1990s, Qantas operated a large fleet of the 747-400 airliner. In 1994, one of these airliners was renamed and painted in a special livery called Wunala (kangaroo) Dreaming to celebrate the art and culture of Australia's indigenous Yanyuwa people. #FlyingSouthernCross This tweet was posted on March 10, 2023.
During the 19th century, having a #cat became a part of European culture and style. By the end of the century, a wide variety of decorative arts with #feline subjects was created, including these inkwells. #caticons This tweet was posted on August 13, 2018.
Featuring shoes from all over the world, "Stepping Out: Shoes in World Cultures" aims to connect humans under one theme: protecting our feet This tweet was posted on March 31, 2017.
First created in France during the Age of Enlightenment by brothers Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier between 1782–1783, the hot air balloon’s influence on society and culture, as well as the advancement of technology and science, was profound. #IntoTheEther This tweet was posted on June 22, 2018.
Hair has long received significant care and attention in African culture, and it follows that the depiction of hair in African art is important. This #Ibibio crest mask, from the collection of the Hearst Museum (@hearstmuseum), depicts elaborate coils of spiraling, braided hair. This tweet was posted on August 25, 2020.
Hats may be different across cultures, but they're often indicators of social status & affiliation. #Basketry eg: http://t.co/jrOqMH8yYQ This tweet was posted on September 10, 2013.
Her achievements included replacing artificial plants with live ones, pushing for shops and restaurants to reflect San Francisco’s culture, designing terminals with light and airy open spaces, and initiating the exhibition program, which became us! #52Objects #SFOHistory This tweet was posted on March 13, 2023.
Her work explores the varying relationships between the past and popular culture by referencing social issues such as racism, gender inequality, and immigration. Doongarwal’s goal is to give a voice to social issues that women and people of color face around the world. #Identity This tweet was posted on March 07, 2022.
Highlights from around the city! MT @Getaround: 19 art galleries in #SFO alone! Infographic: Arts & Culture in #SF - http://t.co/rmZQRAiH This tweet was posted on September 12, 2012.
Hundreds of instrumental surf bands pressed a multitude of records, producing both regional and national hits. Album cover artwork and graphic design reflected California’s surfing culture and is a colorful reminder of the 1960s surf music scene. #InstrumentalSurf This tweet was posted on March 26, 2021.
In "Memories of India", Annu Palakunnathu Matthew returns to India to produce ethereal images of daily life in her cultural homeland. This tweet was posted on December 03, 2017.
In 1925, Dorr Bothwell became a charter member of the San Francisco Society of Women Artists. Three years later, Bothwell sailed for Pago Pago, Samoa, with intentions to create art and immerse herself in native culture. #CaliforniaModernistWomen #DorrBothwell This tweet was posted on September 28, 2022.
In 1973, Air New Zealand began using the “Koru” logo representing the tip of the silver fern. An integral part of native Māori art and culture symbolizing new growth, strength, and peace, the logo is still used on a wide range of products associated with the airline. #avgeek This tweet was posted on April 26, 2022.
In Yoruba culture, woodcarving, a male profession, is the most highly regarded art form. Doors carved… http://t.co/bfDcHGzBYY This tweet was posted on August 05, 2014.
In all, The Ventures placed 37 albums in the Japanese charts and sold more than 40 million records in Japan alone. In honor of their impact on Japanese culture, in 2010, they became the first foreign musical group to receive The Order of the Rising Sun from the emperor of Japan. This tweet was posted on June 25, 2021.
In her series, "The New Forty-Niners", artist #SarinaFinkelstein draws focus on the culture of contemporary #gold mining in the state of #California nearly 170 years after the original Gold Rush of 1849. This tweet was posted on September 28, 2018.