ILLUMINATE SF
Lantern Stories
2022
Permanent
Grant Ave. (view map)
Yu-Wen Wu has created 29 illustrated lanterns that brighten one of Chinatown's busiest streets and commemorate the neighborhood's history, culture, and community. Among the notable Chinese-Americans depicted on these lanterns are actor Bruce Lee, author Amy Tan, journalist Helen Zia, and restauranteur Cecilia Chang. Wu has allowed local artists to use some of her lanterns as their canvas. These artists include Philip Hua, Lenora Lee, Summer Mei Ling Lee, Cathy Lu, and Christine Wong Yap. Lantern Stories is part of a national project of encouraging civic dialogue and social justice around issues facing America's Asian communities.
Best Viewing: After Dark
Presenting Sponsor
5M is a new, vibrant mixed-use destination in the heart of San Francisco located at the intersection of 5th and Mission streets. Developed by Brookfield Properties, named “Developer of the Year” by the San Francisco Business Times in 2021, the four-acre parcel was previously home to parking lots and underutilized buildings. Now, it has been transformed into a lively community for locals and visitors alike.