Ferlinghetti for San Francisco

Discover the lesser-known artistic side of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the legendary San Francisco poet and City Lights Bookstore founder. This exhibition reveals his powerful work as a painter, printmaker, and draftsman, featuring pieces that blend striking imagery with text to explore themes of human struggle and resilience. Drawing exclusively from the Legion of Honor's works on paper collection, the show traces Ferlinghetti's evolution from his early years through his profound influence on San Francisco's cultural landscape, showcasing his mastery of etching, lithography, and letterpress techniques.