
On view June 3 through July 20, 2026 in the Media Gallery at 1275 Minnesota Street, How to See Ruth Asawa offers an intimate introduction to the artist's life and work, tracing her journey from childhood and incarceration during World War II to her groundbreaking artistic practice in San Francisco. Through rare archival material, family memories, and visits to her home and garden, the film reveals how art, nature, and community were deeply intertwined in Asawa's life.