Artists & Identity

Xu Bing is renowned for his artistic explorations of the role of language in human life.

Valerie Luu and Katie Kwan of Rice Paper Scissors bring Vietnamese street food to California. For this Tasting Menu, they explore how food and fashion are passed down through generations — namely by our grandparents. Joining them is Andria Lo of local blog Chinatown Pretty, which celebrates the street style of seniors in San Francisco’s Chinatown.

The Bay Area is known for its unique food culture and the exquisite plating techniques that are essential to a memorable presentation. Corey Lee — chef of Benu, Monsieur Benjamin and In Situ — uses wares made by Kwangjuyo, a Korea-based company that promotes the beauty of Korean dining culture.

Mariko Grady, founder and entrepreneur of Aedan Fermented, discusses fermentation processes, particularly for koji, live-cultured food that is the heart of her traditional Japanese products.

Tasting Menu is a series that considers connections between Bay Area “foodie” culture and objects in the museum’s collection.

The duo running the popular food truck The Chairman share their recipe for their pork belly bao. Watch and learn the secret behind the array of flavors.

Tasting Menu is a series that considers connections between Bay Area “foodie” culture and objects in the museum’s collection.

A Politics of Filipinx Diasporic Queer Curation Now, moderated by Jan Christian Bernabe, with Kelvin Burzon and Jeffrey Augustine Songco.