PHOTOS | SFMOMA’s Suzanne Jackson Exhibition Opening Reception

Event: SFMOMA’s Suzanne Jackson Exhibition Opening Reception
Date: September 25, 2025
Location: SFMOMA, San Francisco
Photos: Devlin Shand for Drew Altizer Photography

On September 25, 2025, SFMOMA celebrated the opening of Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love, the first major museum retrospective devoted to the full breadth of the work of painter Suzanne Jackson. The evening welcomed over 200 attendees, including museum leadership, curators, supporters, and friends of the artist. It was a beautiful and inspirational gathering where guests previewed the exhibition, shared conversations, and reflected on the importance of Suzanne Jackson’s work. The atmosphere was celebratory throughout the night, with many noting the significance of the moment and the joy of honoring Suzanne Jackson at this milestone.

Notable Attendees
​Suzanne Jackson – Exhibition Artist, Christopher Bedford – Director, ​Jenny Gheith – Curator, Betye Saar – Artist, Sarah Miller Meigs – Art Collector, Brenda and Larry Thompson – Suzanne Jackson Foundation Board, Tina Jones – Suzanne Jackson Foundation Board, Pamela Joyner & Fred Giuffrida – Suzanne Jackson Foundation Board, Komal Shah – Art Collector, Max Mara – Fashion Partner, Henriette Huldisch – Chief Curator, Walker Art Center, Taylor Jasper – Associate Curator of Visual Arts, Walker Art Center5