Shoshi Parks

Humanity’s most precious knowledge lives at a bar in Fort Mason.The collection, the Manual for Civilization, includes all the practical, philosophical, and cultural information we’d need to rebuild civilization on Earth if the worst were to happen. It’s one of several projects that burrow into the m...

When she photographed Kamala Harris, Margot Duane chose the angle that would best capture “her aspirational nature and the luminous hope in her eyes.”Now, the Marin-based photographer is working on a project to once again harness that hope, this time not in the eyes of the badass fighting to be the ...

If you want to teach your dog a fun trick that starts with a “bang,” playing dead is perfect. Not only is this trick adorable, but regular training can also keep your dog's brain sharp and help strengthen your bond.

Bank of America’s former Financial District flagship has reawakened from its slumber, its original trappings of commerce replaced by those of creativity.The Cube, a 78,000-square foot, five-story space on the corner of California and Montgomery, is now the home of San Francisco’s Institute of Contem...

Have you noticed your dog acting a little… strange? You can't quite figure out what's wrong, but you know something seems off.

A seldom acknowledged bias infects the art world. Not only is the majority of the art represented at major institutions created by men, the work of women artists sells for far less than those of male counterparts of a similar caliber.It’s a disparity that “truly shocked” Bay Area philanthropist Koma...

Pedestrians in Montreal, Grand Rapids and other locations can time-travel thanks to installations that map historical scenes directly onto the cityscapes

Pedestrians in Montreal, Grand Rapids and other locations can time-travel thanks to installations that map historical scenes directly onto the cityscapes

Flowers are never so beautiful than when in the hands of Natalie Bowen Brookshire. The floral designer and owner of Natalie B. Designs has blooms in the blood—her grandmother opened a flower shop in San Francisco back in the 1940s—and her captivating arrangements, workshops, and tips have earned her...

There’s so much to appreciate on the Bay Area’s hiking trails. Redwood groves, ocean views, waterfalls, honestly we’ve got it all.But sometimes the best hikes are the ones where you come across something you never even knew existed. Hit one of these four Bay Area hiking trails and discover the unexp...