Our Director Silke Ackermann recently spoke at the symposium for the Wonders of Creation exhibition at San Diego Museum of Art. Joined by Omniya Abdel Barr أمنية عبد البر, Dr. Moya Carey, Sherin Guirguis and Pantea Karimi this discussion explored the rich intersection of science, culture and art.

A Wicked good color combo in the Land of Oz! These abstract colored flowers by Franz Marc sure do remind us of a trip down the yellow brick road! Feat: Franz Marc, “Colored Flowers,” 1913-1914. Tempera over graphite on paper. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norton S. Walbridge, 1976.206.

Can someone point us to the Tom Holland Look Alike Contest? We think we have a contender. Featured: John Opie, “Portrait of a Young Man,” ca. 1800. Oil on canvas. Gift of Bella Mabury in memory of Paul R. Mabury, 1939.45. #SDMA #LookAlikeContest #TomHolland #ArtHumor

✨SDMA 2024 Wrapped✨ This year we welcomed 502,113 visitors, here are some UNOFFICIAL stats for 2024! #SanDiegoMusuemofArt #SDMA #SpotifyWrapped #VisitSDMA

Not all hair can serve Dyson Air Wrap blow-out…sometimes they’re bowls cuts, baby bangs, or powdered wigs. Here is some hair-spo for your End-of-the-Year salon appointment or your “New Year, New Me” haircut. #SDMA #HairTrends #ArtHumor #VisitBalboaPark

#FridaysAreForFlowers 💐 A charming bouquet of peonies, white carnations, and roses—perfectly capturing timeless beauty. Featured: Henri Fantin-Latour, “Peonies, White Carnations and Roses.” 1874. Oil on canvas. Gift of Mrs. Maxwell H. Gluck, 1989.13. #SDMA #VisitBalboaPark

Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrate the #YearOfTheSnake with bold strength and transformation. May your year be filled with luck and abundance! Featured: “A cobra (Maja tripudians) with hood spread,” 1785-1789. Opaque watercolor on paper. Edwin Binney 3rd Collection, 1990.1361.

Coming soon & poppin’ up in a location near you! Art Alive Petal Pop-Ups will be blooming at surprise locations around San Diego County on four consecutive weekends: 🌷March 21-23 🌷March 28-30 🌷April 4-6 🌷April 11-13

“You don’t have to go all out for St. Patrick’s Day.” My outfit… Featured: Sofonisba Anguissola, “Portrait of a Spanish Price (probably Philip II),” ca. 1573. Oil on canvas. Gift of Anne R. and Amy Putnam, 1936.58. #SanDiegoMuseumofArt #SDMA #StPatricksDay #GreenArt

Our favorite petal-icious pastime is upon us as we take the blooms on the road once again with Petal Pop-Ups for #ArtAlive2025! 🌸Natalie Gill 📍Liberty Station Public Market

Simply iris-istible! Our second #ArtAlive2025 Petal Pop-Up is here! 🌸Natalie Gill 📍Del Mar Plaza

This year's pop-ups are un-bud-lievable! 🌺@native_poppy 📍Otay Ranch Town Center