Becoming Heirlooms examines the extrafunctional power of craft and art objects, not merely as artifacts, but as tools for gathering, witnessing, and remembrance. Expanding the notion of “family” beyond bloodline or inheritance, the exhibition embraces broader forms of collectivity—chosen families, cultural lineages, ideological kinships, and experiences—that serve as touchstones for our shared existence. At its core, Becoming Heirlooms considers the moment when a crafted object transcends authorship and utility to become a site of collective feeling—when an artist’s intention resonates beyond the individual viewer and ignites a shared emotional consciousness. These works become gathering points for empathy, reflection, and recognition, binding communities through the realities of the world they inhabit together.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Central Library
330 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA
Dates and times:
Until Saturday, November 7
Mondays and Tuesdays - 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesdays to Saturdays - 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
For more information, please visit: SDPL
