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Free Opening: Anthony McCall’s ‘First Light’ at Fort Mason (SF)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture | 2 Marina Blvd San Francisco, CA 94123

Event Details

Before teamLab. Before Meow Wolf. Before immersive Van Gogh. There was Anthony McCall.

In 1973, he created the first ‘solid light’ installation, projecting light through haze to form 3D sculptures you can walk through, touch, and become part of.

50+ years later, it’s still revolutionary.

See the OG immersive art experience this Saturday at our opening reception (2-5pm, Gallery 308). FREE and open to all.

Anthony McCall: First Light

Jan 10 – March 8

Opening reception Saturday, Jan 11, 2-5pm

Gallery 308, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Presented by Fort Mason Center Art and the Kramlich Art Foundation

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, In Person
Venue: Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
Address: 2 Marina Blvd San Francisco, CA 94123

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