Ruth Asawa Arrives in New York with a Monumental Retrospective

Ruth Asawa Arrives in New York with a Monumental Retrospective

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…

MoMA Unveils the Biggest Show in Its History by a Woman Artist: Ruth Asawa

A Landmark Moment in Modern Art The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York is opening its most ambitious exhibition ever devoted to a woman artist “Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective.” Running from October 19, 2025, to February 7, 2026, this landmark show celebrates the extraordinary six-decade career of the Japanese American artist who transformed wire, paper, and bronze into forms that seem alive with movement and meaning. After a widely praised pre…