"One of the most iconic figures of the mid-20th century, trailblazing Japanese-American artist Ruth Asawa led a prolific life of art-making, advocacy, and civic engagement. Over a decade after her passing, the last year has ushered in a momentous wave of exhibitions for Asawa-appearing at David Zwirner in her first solo exhibition in Greater China, followed by two major showings of Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective."
"In a tale of two MoMAs, the enormous exhibition recently traveled from its point of origin in San Francisco, where the artist fostered a deep, lifelong connection to the city. Its arrival in New York City now marks the largest show dedicated to a woman artist in the museum's history. Featuring more than 300 of Asawa's artworks spread across a whopping 16,000 square feet, the expansive collection documents the artist's six-decade-long career."
Ruth Asawa, a trailblazing Japanese-American artist, produced a six-decade body of work including groundbreaking wire sculptures, paintings, drawings, prints, bronze casts, and monumental public works. Major exhibitions over the past year include her first solo show in Greater China at David Zwirner and two large presentations of Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective. The retrospective traveled from San Francisco to New York, becoming the largest show dedicated to a woman artist in MoMA history. The MoMA exhibition features more than 300 works across 16,000 square feet and opens on October 19, remaining on view through February 7, 2026.
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