The Cultural Review

San Francisco

3 articles

A large, modern public sculpture in a San Francisco plaza, partially covered by construction materials, with indifferent pedestrians passing by.
Art

Public Art's Integrity Erodes as Commercialization Increases in SF

In San Francisco, a private foundation plans to install up to 100 large-scale public art pieces over three years, largely bypassing the city's official Arts Commission.

Matteo Ricci·July 14, 2026
Musician and activist La Doña performing for a community gathering in San Francisco, with vibrant murals in the background.
Music

La Doña's SF Music & Activism Earns Local Arts Grants

On March 12, 2020, San Francisco artist La Doña released her EP 'Algo Nuevo'.

Andre Silva·April 25, 2026
The historic Empress of China building in San Francisco's Chinatown, illuminated at dusk, symbolizing its revival as a vibrant cultural campus after a decade of vacancy.
Culture

Nonprofit Buys Empress of China Building for Cultural Campus Revival

A nonprofit's purchase of the iconic Empress of China building marks a pivotal moment for San Francisco's Chinatown, ending a decade of vacancy and launching an ambitious plan for a cultural campus revival.

Matteo Ricci·April 3, 2026