San Francisco - United States

The ground lobby at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has been transformed into something like a magical hanging cloud containing about 75,000 hand-made kites made of durable bamboo paper, as they brilliantly extend from the floor to the ceiling to form a dazzling artistic scene, full of vitality and light harmony. This exceptional art exhibition bears the title “Giant Arch”, which is the largest creative work and visual installation in the career of the famous artist Jacob Hashimoto, and will continue to receive visitors and art lovers for free until June 2028.

From cosmic galaxies to the nature of the Gulf
The artist's innovative work was inspired by a complex astronomical structure known as galaxy clusters, transforming the astronomical concept into a sensual physical environment that combines extreme precision with apparent chaos. The small kites feature complex geometric designs and patterns specially designed to take inspiration from the environment of the Gulf region, such as the dahlia flower, the Chessman Lily flower, and the Sonoran Blue butterfly. The colors of the approved papers vary between bright modern pieces and old, faded pieces to highlight the time dimension and the historical impact that time made during the collection, restoration, and manual installation of this work.

A free and ideal destination for Arab tourists

This huge display is located in the Roberts Family Hall, a free space completely open to the public, allowing visitors the opportunity to relax, walk and lie beneath the meditative cloud of planes, with the ability to view them clearly from outside through the glass facade overlooking Howard Street. This visual festival constitutes an excellent cultural stop for Arab tourists and families visiting the city of San Francisco, as it offers a contemporary artistic experience that goes beyond the traditional display of paintings, and provides an upscale and free entertainment option in the heart of the city.