Mingei: Craft Revolution

Although San Diego might be better known for surf and beaches, the local art community has been pivotal in developing a distinctly Southern California craft style. The work on display at the Mingei reveals this legacy with intricate and handmade details. The colors blend regional influences with modern tradition.

According to the Mingei Museum, "This original exhibition documents a fascinating, inspiring and overlooked chapter of San Diego’s recent past: the important contribution of San Diego craftsmen from the postwar period beginning in the 1940s up through the 1970s. San Diego’s Craft Revolution – From Post-War Modern to California Design – explores the progression from sleek modernism to unconventional handmade objects."

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