Ruth Asawa Family and Sculpture

Date1957

Maker Imogen Cunningham American, 1883-1976

Label TextAs a young adult, Ruth Asawa was a student at Black Mountain College. Her handmade wire baskets are particularly inspired by Mexican basketry. The idea of hand-making crafts aligns with core aspects of Mingei.

Object number89.43

Photo Credit© (1957), 2009 Imogen Cunningham Trust

Exhibition HistoryTacoma, Washington, Tacoma Art Museum, The Innovative Photography of Imogen Cunningham from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum, Dec. 15, 1995 - Mar. 24, 1996. Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Exceptionally Ordinary: Mingei 1920–2020, Dec. 14, 2019 - Sept. 6, 2021. Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Imogen Cunningham: A Retrospective, Nov. 18, 2021 - Feb. 6, 2022.

Credit LineGift of John H. Hauberg

Dimensions10 3/8 x 10 3/8 in. (26.4 x 26.4 cm)

MediumGelatin silver print