Gathering as an Art Form + April 11th Dance Party Exhibition Closing
Breakfast @ Tiffany's Monthly Newsletter March 2026 / published for 30 years
The Human Component of the Ancient Wisdom Exhibition at di Rosa SF
When the world seems out of control, it helps to do what you can to make things better. Ken, Paula Pretlow and I just hosted one of Van Jones & Michael Hebb’s Exodus gatherings that bring together Black leaders, Jewish leaders, and Black-Jewish leaders. It was a powerful evening of conversations about our interwoven history, the current state of our world, and the importance of renewing our alliance.
I pour just as much thought, creativity and energy into the gatherings around the artwork to explore issues I care deeply about, as I do in my art itself. We use the artwork as a starting point to bring people together to talk about our shared and personal histories, and what the future could look like. These conversations bring the ideas in the work to life. This kind of social practice is part of the art for me.
Some other gatherings this past month included “An Afternoon of Feminist Art & Action” with Speaker Pelosi and so many leaders working to protect and expand women’s rights.
Ken and Whitney Museum Curator Christiane Paul’s presentations about “Art, Artifice and AI” from their work on the subject over the last 30 years gave many insights about where we are today with all of these questions around AI. We will be sharing a highlights video from the evening soon.
Final Public Programs at Ancient Wisdom at
di Rosa SF
Thursday, March 26, 6:30-8:30 pm Ecology Now: Krista Tippett in Conversation with Me & Ken: SOLD OUT: In partnership with The Long Now Foundation, co-hosted with filmmaking of Rising Giants documentary Lisa Landers. While this event is sold out, we will also be sharing video highlights from it in this newsletter soon.
Saturday, March 28th 4:00 to 6pm Final In Person Artist Tour RSVP
Tuesday, March 31, 1:00-1:45 pm PT/4:00-4:45 pm ET Online Artist Tour: For those of you not in SF, join us for an online Zoom art tour of Ancient Wisdom. RSVP
Sat, April 11, 6-9 pm Closing Night Celebration & Dance Party Benefit for di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art. di Rosa has been incredible to work with on Ancient Wisdom. Join us Saturday, April 11, 6-9 pm for a dance party to benefit their work with a great band, The Hot Einsteins, and drinks by Lady Victory. Tickets $25 going to di Rosa here The theme: BLOOM. Wear flowers in your hair or floral prints on your clothes. See you on the dance floor!
Yes, I will be taking a nice long break after the show comes down and look forward to being back in my studio and attending other people’s events.
In this month’s Breakfast @ Tiffany’s Newsletter, lots of great art shows, books to read, new music to listen to and more by Carol Bove, Marta Thoma Hall, Cheryl Derricotte, Every Woman Biennial, Maya Man, Leo Villareal & Ben Davis, New Museum & Klára Hosnedlová, Further Triennial, Bioneers Conference, Waz Thomas, Randy Colosky, Miguel Novelo, Center for Reproductive Rights, Nevada Art Museum, Mothers to Daughters Ball of Wisdom in NYC, Blythe Harris & Mallory May, Theodore Gioia, Mel Brooks, Gil Gershoni & Jock McDonald, Debbie Millman & Jack Schlossberg, Go.Love.Serve, Repair the World, Humans of San Quentin, Human Shield documentary, the Hivery, and Bryant Chemists.
Below, my full curated list, but some things to highlight here: The LiveLong women’s health conference on April 17 & 18 at the Masonic in SF that I’m attending, and I have a discount code for you below; and on Saturday, May 2, the Save the Redwoods benefit gala is bringing me and one of my artworks into the Redwood Grove in Golden Gate Park for their benefit Take Me to the Trees: A Redwoods Celebration Benefit Event.
Art & Events
Carol Bove at the Guggenheim, March 5-August 2
Can’t wait to see Carol Bove’s bold sculptures in the Guggenheim.
Marta Thoma Hall: Together, Us at Wonzimer Gallery in LA, March 20-April 17
Friends in LA, don’t miss Marta Thoma Hall’s show of beautiful, thought-provoking work.
Cheryl Derricotte: A Consideration of Trees at re.riddle in SF, March 7-April 11
Cheryl Derricotte’s show at re.riddle in the Minnesota Street project is brilliant! It features new works drawn from Derricotte’s creative research documenting one iconic tree in every San Francisco neighborhood. She’ll be in conversation with Mike Sullivan March 25th (tonight) 6-7 pm at re.riddle.
Every Woman Biennial in NYC, March 8 - April 11
This joyfully subversive show features work from hundreds of female and non-binary artists. My film We Are Here about Dendrofemonology A Feminist History Tree Ring will be screening at their event in April in New York City.
Maya Man: StarPower at bitforms gallery in NYC, March 19-May 2
My niece Maya Man has her first solo exhibition at bitforms in NYC! NY people, be sure to check out this inventive show exploring the competitive dance world.
Bay Lights Relighting
Thrilled that friends Leo Villareal & Ben Davis’s stunning installation on the Bay Bridge returned on March 20. It was a magical San Francisco night that was very different from the full-on thunderstorm that occurred when the lights first came on in 2013. Was great to also be with Amy Critchett and Timothy Childs who were instrumental in this project first happening.
New Museum Reopening March 21 in NYC
I can’t wait to see the new, 60,000-foot expansion of this great art institution and Klára Hosnedlová’s GROWTH, 2024. I saw her show in Berlin last summer that blew me away.
Bioneers Conference, March 26-28 in Berkeley
The Bioneers Conference has been a gathering place for those working to build a more just, life-honoring world. Happening in Berkeley soon. Register here.
Waz Thomas: Making the Cut III at Bolinas Museum, March 29-May 17
This show curated by Jessica Shaefer presents works by Bolinas-based artist Waz Thomas looks so good. His “ironic juxtapositions,” or “Wazzies”—are a composite of images from different texts, reflecting his humor and fascination with the strange and absurd. Looking forward to the opening.
Livelong Women’s Health Summit, April 17-18 in SF
This two-day event features a keynote by Jane Fonda and explores the science aging well, the truth behind trendy treatments, and the stories of women navigating it all. One of my best friends Rachel Lehmann-Haupt has been leading many of the aspects of this conference. Cannot wait to attend. Register here and use code TIFFANY50 for $50 off.
Randy Colosky’s Upcoming Show at re.riddle in SF Opening April 18
I love Randy Colosky and his work. These arresting new paintings present layered landscapes that combine historical visual traditions with contemporary content. Opens at re.riddle April 18th.
Miguel Novelo: INFRAMUNDO at ICA San Jose, April 18-Aug 23
Miguel Novelo’s solo show presents an interdisciplinary project that brings together Indigenous knowledge systems, ecological grief, and technological innovation happening at ICA San Jose.
Center for Reproductive Rights Benefit, April 30 in SF
It’s more vital than ever to support the work of Center for Reproductive Rights. Join me at their annual benefit on April 30 in SF.
Take Me to the Trees: A Redwoods Celebration Benefit Event, May 2 at 5:30 pm in Golden Gate Park
I’ll be a guest speaker at this event hosted by Raj Mathai and presented by Save the Redwoods League amongst the Redwood grove in Golden Gate Park. The night features a special dinner followed by an auction of unique experiences, concluding with an immersive, musical experience in the redwoods. Tickets here.
BAMPFA Annual Art and Film Benefit
This year’s BAMPFA Art & Film honorees are chef Alice Waters and artist Stephanie Syjuco. All proceeds from table and ticket sales benefit BAMPFA’s mission to use the power of art and film to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, provoke meaningful conversation, and create community. I spent many days as a student at UCBerkeley at the art museum and love their exhibitions and initiatives. Tix here
Into the Time Horizon at Nevada Art Museum through Jan 3, 2027
This important show invites visitors to consider how we should move forward on our planet. Ken will have an earthwork video installation as part of this exhibition opening this fall.
Mothers to Daughters Ball of Wisdom Fundraiser, May 14 in NYC
Mothers to Daughters is a wonderful organization that promotes cross-generational networks of women. This fundraising event co-hosted by Francine Mbvoumbo should be fantastic. Looking forward to attending with Odessa in NYC this May~
Further Triennial, March-June 2027
Loved seeing the full list of events coming up in 2027 for this triennial exhibition of Northern California art. Not until March 2027, but mark it down.
Books
Daily Creative by Blythe Harris and Mallory May
Blythe Harris and Mallory May’s Daily Creative: The 5-Minute Habit to Rewire Your Brain, offers simple creative exercises anyone can do. Blythe has a studio in the same building as me in Sausalito. Love what she is sharing with the world in this book.
The Token of Dorian Gray by Theodore Gioia
Theodore Gioia’s novella is a gay, Gothic mystery set in contemporary San Francisco with illustrations by Laurelin Gilmore printed as a limited-edition, letterpress volume from the First Bite Press. Find out more about this art + book here.
Watch & Listen
Henry Louis Gates’ Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History on PBS
Henry Louis Gates’ new series on PBS diving into the the intertwined history of Blacks and Jews in America is such a powerful documentary.
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
Mel Brooks feels like the movie-track to my ‘70s childhood. Loved having the whole review of his life, his bold comedy and his inspiring marriage to Anne Bancroft. Check out this documentary about his life and work.
Jock McDonald on Gil Gershoni’s Dyslexic Design Thinking Podcast
I loved this interview with Jock McDonald on Gil Gershoni’s important podcast interviewing creative people with dyslexia. Gil & Jock are two of Ken’s and my best friends. Jock is an amazing photographer and like a brother to me. Gil is the godfather to Ken’s and my daughters. It was incredible to hear them both in conversation about “The Camera as a Connector” Listen here.
Jack Schlossberg on Debbie Millman’s Design Matters Podcast at the On Air Fast
I recently attended an event to meet and hear from Jack Schlossberg—writer, lawyer, political correspondent, and the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy—who is running for Congress in NYC 12th District. I was so impressed with the way he talked about the current state of our world and what needs to change. He joins live with the brilliant Debbie Millman at the On Air Fest to discuss political legacy, internet culture, and the future of Democratic leadership.
Organizations Helping Make the World Better
Go.Love.Serve
Go.Love.Serve is a new platform by Sally Newson where people share their talents, wisdom, and generosity, creating meaningful connections and powerful ripple effects of service throughout their communities. Post a need or offer service at loveserve.org.
Repair the World
Repair the World brings young Jews together through service, building meaningful Jewish community while showing up for neighbors in need. Loved recently learning about their organization by my good friend Jenny Wolfe who is on their board. Learn more here.
Humans of San Quentin
Through art, letters, and storytelling, this nonprofit brings voices from prison into the world, revealing the humanity we rarely see. Blooma has been interning at this amazing organization for the last two years, and it’s been great hearing about the program through her. Learn more how you can support their work here.
Support Human Shield Documentary in Production
Support this incredibly important documentary from Erin Persley and Rajal Pitroda about the volunteers who escort people into abortion clinics.
The Hivery
The Hivery is a coworking space, community and inspiration lab founded by Grace Kraaijvanger offering mentorship, training, resources, and connections. The Hivery supports so many women I know locally. Find out more here.
Bryant Chemists in New York and Online
Angelo Zissis is an incredible holistic and integrative pharmacist in New York who will get you healthy. I contact him from California and he always suggests something helpful for me. He’s based in New York but bryantchemists.com serves patients nationwide.
What would we do without our animals?
Brava!! This is what it looks like when art refuses to stay on the wall and instead builds a table. The intention, the convening, the throughline of care...it all feels deeply alive. Grateful for the reminder that storytelling can be a form of repair!