Collection News

Maya Lin at the California Academy of Sciences

Maya Lin at the California Academy of Sciences

November 5, 2008

The first permanent artwork in San Francisco by Maya Lin was accepted into the Civic Art Collection during the October 6, 2008 meeting of the Full Arts Commission.

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Harvey Milk Memorialized at City Hall

Harvey Milk Memorialized at City Hall
June 3, 2008

The statue of San Francisco’s first gay Supervisor, Harvey Milk, was unveiled during a gala party at San Francisco’s City Hall on Thursday, May 22, 2008.

DeFeo at the de Young

DeFeo at the de Young
November 4, 2007

The San Francisco Arts Commission is pleased to announce the loan of Jay DeFeo’s painting Masquerade in Black to the de Young Museum of San Francisco.

<em>Fountain of the Tortoises</em> Restoration

Fountain of the Tortoises Restoration
July 1, 2007

As of July 2007 a major restoration is now complete of the Fountain of the Tortoises, located in the center of Nob Hill’s Huntington Park.

First Phase of <em>Portals of the Past</em> Restoration Complete

First Phase of Portals of the Past Restoration Complete
November 4, 2006

Phase one of the monument’s restoration has been completed, seismically stabilizing the structure by expanding the footing and adding additional rear support.