One of the most celebrated photographers of our time is taking center stage in San Francisco this fall. SFMOMA is now showing “Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds,” a sweeping retrospective honoring more than five decades of the Mexican artist’s unforgettable black-and-white photography.
On view through November 29, 2026, the exhibition gathers more than 150 photographs made between the 1960s and the 2010s. Organized by Fundación Mapfre in collaboration with SFMOMA, it invites visitors into Iturbide’s dreamlike world — one where the extraordinary shines through everyday life in Mexico: bustling Mexico City markets, vibrant festivals, intimate rituals of birth and death, and even a poetic glimpse inside Frida Kahlo’s bathroom.
There is a beautiful full-circle story here, too. SFMOMA was the first U.S. institution to present a solo exhibition of Iturbide’s work, back in 1990. Decades later, she returns to the same museum with her most complete retrospective yet — a heartfelt celebration of her lifelong commitment to finding poetry in the everyday.
“We look forward to unveiling this stunning Graciela Iturbide exhibition at the museum this summer, honoring one of the most influential photographers of the last half-century,” said Christopher Bedford, SFMOMA’s Helen and Charles Schwab Director.
Whether you are a lifelong photography lover or simply looking for a moving cultural outing in the city, “Between Two Worlds” is one of the must-see exhibitions of the season. Plan your visit before it closes on November 29.
Photo: SFMOMA
