I wrote briefly about Ruth Asawa’s work because it is so arresting and inspiring, but there were many other amazing works I saw on my visit to the de Young Museum. I went up to the ninth floor of the look out tower to check out the 360 degree view of San Francisco, and from there made my way through the many galleries showcasing the permanent collection.

The de Young is a fine arts museum with objects from a wide variety of cultures. What I’m sharing here are some of the pieces I found the most interesting. It’ll give you an idea of how varied the collection actually is.

Intricate rattan sculpture by Honda Syoryu.

Blown glass sculpture by William Morris.

Cast glass portrait by Nicholas Africano

Maker unknown but this is from their collection of New Guinea art.

Maker unknown, from the collection of the Americas.

The Blue Veil by Edmund Charles Tarbell.

Installation by Cornelia Parker.

On the outside of the museum there is a small sculpture garden with a site specific work by James Turrell, called Three Gems. I remember it well from my previous visit because entering into feels like stepping into another world, but with a clear view of a familiar sky.

I count the de Young amongst the favourite museums I’ve visited around the world, because it never fails to inspire me.