Winter Exhibition: Encoding Empathy

Jan. 30-March 20, 2025

  • Silicon Valley Reads Kickoff Event: Thursday, Jan. 30 – museum will be open from 6-7 p.m. and after the program. (See more details.)
  • Reception with the artists: Saturday, March 15 – featuring refreshments and live music from noon-2 p.m.

Museum Hours

  • Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Open Saturday, March 1 (during De Anza Flea Market): 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • First Thursday (spoken word and open mic): Feb. 6 and March 6, 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Open to tour groups by appointment: 408.864.5464

Ride 2 by Shannon Wright

Encoding Empathy explores advancing technology and the human touch. The artists use technology in innovative ways and reflect on a variety of human issues.  The artwork includes digitally generated images blended into traditional paintings, 3D printed sculptures, cobotically produced ceramics, pixel-mirrored prints – and more.

Artists include Salma Arastu, David Biedrzycki, Steve Dellicarpini, Nick Dong, Pantea Karimi, Virginia San Fratello, Robynn Smith, Siana Smith, Shannon Wright, Bing Zhang, and Na Omi Judy Shintani with Colin Wright.

Presented in alignment with Silicon Valley Reads and its 2025 theme: “Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World.” 

Image credit: Shannon Wright, above right. Click each image to view in larger size.


David Biedrzycki: Artificial Intelligence

David Biedrzycki: Artificial Intelligence 4


Siana Smith: Devirtualization

Siana Smith: Devirtualization


Virginia San Fratello: Pitcher and Cup 1

Virginia San Fratello: Pitcher and Cup 1


Robynn Smith: Cowgirl and My Heart

Robynn Smith: Cowgirl and My Heart


Bing Zhang: Subway 2

Bing Zhang: Subway 2


Siana Smith: Family Time

Siana Smith: Family Time


Steve Dellicarpini: Book of Donald 1

Steve Dellicarpini: Book of Donald 1

Sponsors

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Visit Previous Highlights and Recent Online Shows to view works from earlier exhibitions.

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