The Perfect Blend of Art and Science

 

This video showcases a tiny sample of the things you'll see at the Explorarorium.

I've been a fan of the San Francisco Exploratorium for years. What a brilliant idea! Give artists an opportunity to illustrate principles of science - and do it in the form of play. I was able to get a look at the newest set of exhibits, GLOW, running through January of 2022 - light, color, and learning. Of course, all my favorites in the Tinkering section were there, especially Diesel Punk Pegasus.

Don't make the mistake of thinking the Exploratorium is just for kids and families. There are After Dark memberships for adults that are date night favorites. All the exhibits have an element of hand-on play, and there are dozens of them from the ephemeral to the biological. Don't miss it!

Bouquets to Art at the Legion

Besides being a repository for some stunning works of art, the Legion of Honor Art and Sculpture Museum of San Francisco features events throughout the year.

 In the spring, the  Legion invites floral artists to work with a painting or sculpture from their extensive classical collection, and to construct a living compliment to the artwork. The opening days of the exhibit are always packed, but if you can wait a few days, the flowers and accompanying materials are still fresh and lovely--and you'll actually be able to see the art and floral displays at the same time.The artwork on display ranges from antiquity to the early 20th century, and the florals reflect the color, shape and intent of each work.

The artwork on display ranges from antiquity to the early 20th century, and the florals reflect the color, shape and intent of each work.