Fog Design And Art Fair 2025

A platform for contemporary design and art that shifts, morphs, and reveals itself through multiple forms and dimensions.

Schedule:

12:30: Artemisia Gentileschi and Her Legacy: Women Artists Across Four Centuries
A Film Preview and Discussion

Presented by Christie’s

Kathryn Everett, director and producer
Sara Friedlander, Deputy Chairman, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Christie’s
Andrea Roth, CEO, Roth Art Group, Italian Renaissance Scholar
Nicole Shipley, Director, Co-Founder and CEO, Safe Space Pictures Foundation
Moderated by Sarah Thornton, writer and sociologist

Artemisia is a groundbreaking documentary co-directed and produced by award-winning filmmakers Nicole Shipley and Kathryn Everett and Executive Produced by actress and activist Geena Davis. Bridging art history and our contemporary art landscape, the film weaves together Artemisia Gentileschi's extraordinary narrative with contemporary voices in art and culture. Join us for a preview of the film, followed by a panel discussion with luminaries in the art world to discuss how Artemisia's radical vision continues to resonate with artists and collectors today, while exploring the evolving landscape for female artists in the 21st century. The panel will explore themes including the evolution of female artists' representation, institutional changes in the art world, and the continuing impact of collective action in advancing women's rights both within and beyond the arts community.

3:00: Revitalizing San Francisco: The Transformative Power of the Arts

Zully Adler, Director, Further Triennial
Ali Gass, Founding Director, ICA San Francisco
Maria Jenson, Creative and Executive Director, SOMArts
Jessica Silverman, dealer
Moderated by Manny Yekutiel, Founder and Executive Director, Civic Joy Fund

Join us for a conversation about how the arts can help revitalize San Francisco’s downtown. As our city faces a pivotal moment, the creative community is uniquely positioned to lead this change. In this panel, SOMArts Creative and Executive Director Maria Jenson, gallerist Jessica Silverman, ICA SF Director Ali Gass, Civic Joy Fund Founder Manny Yekutiel, and Zully Adler, Director of the Further Triennial, will discuss how the arts can drive economic growth, strengthen communities, and enrich the cultural landscape. Hear how their organizations are working to inspire change, connect people, and shape a thriving future for downtown San Francisco.

5:00: Carrie Mae Weems: In Conversation

Carrie Mae Weems, artist
In conversation with Christopher Bedford, Helen and Charles Schwab Director, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Join us for an engaging conversation between acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems and Christopher Bedford, director of SFMOMA, as they explore how art can challenge and reshape cultural narratives. Weems is known for her transformative work on identity, race, history, and social justice, and this conversation will delve into her creative process and the powerful role of photography and storytelling in reflecting social issues. Together, they’ll discuss how art can inspire meaningful change and invite new ways of seeing the world.

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