The San Diego Museum of Art Unveils an Exciting Winter-Spring Season

The San Diego Museum of Art’s (SDMA) new exhibitions are set to bring an inspiring mix of history, culture, and artistic expression to Balboa Park this winter and spring.

With eight new exhibitions on display at SDMA and MOPA@SDMA, you can experience everything from groundbreaking photography and Modernist art to Mexican printmaking and Dutch Golden Age masterpieces.

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A Season of Must-See Exhibitions

Women in Focus (February 1 to July 13, 2025)
Celebrating pioneering women photographers like Margaret Bourke-White and Dorothea Lange, this exhibition highlights how women have shaped photography from the 19th century to today.

Ruud van Empel: Theatre (February 8 to July 27, 2025)
Explore stunning digital collages that transform everyday landscapes into surreal dreamlike worlds.

history, culture, and artistic expression

For the People: Modern Printmaking in Mexico (February 15 to August 10, 2025)
A deep dive into how 20th-century Mexican printmakers used art as a tool for social change.

Shadows of Contemplation (February 22–Ongoing)
A look at how Tonalist painters created atmospheric landscapes to evoke emotion and introspection.

American Minimal (March 8 to June 1, 2025)
A celebration of Minimalist art, featuring artists who transformed simplicity into powerful visual statements.

a kid looking at a modern painting

Dutch Painting: Special Loans from MFA Boston (March 22, 2025 to March 21, 2027)
A rare opportunity to see 17th-century Dutch masterpieces depicting daily life and landscapes.

San Diego Museum of Art new exhibitions

Young Art 2025: Nurture and Nature (April 5 to May 18, 2025)
Showcasing over 100 works by K–12 artists from the San Diego-Tijuana region.

Impressionism Across the Atlantic (May 31, 2025 to March 15, 2026)
Featuring Impressionist works from France and the U.S., including pieces by Monet, Cézanne, and Childe Hassam.

Looking Ahead to Summer 2025

Get ready for Eduardo Chillida: Convergence (August 2, 2025 to February 8, 2026)
A major exhibition dedicated to the Spanish sculptor’s exploration of space, material, and form.

See you there!

For tickets and more information, visit here and experience a season of art that bridges history, culture, and artistic expression with the San Diego Museum of Art’s new exhibitions.

The San Diego Museum of Art is located at 1450 El Prado, San Diego. For updates, follow along on Instagram and Facebook.

See you there, San Diego!

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