Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Renowned artist Nick Cave, whose multidisciplinary practice spans sculpture, installation, performance, and video, visited The San Diego Museum of Art on November 22, 2025, to share about his work and practice. Best known for his celebrated Soundsuits, elaborate full-body sculptures that merge art, fashion, and social commentary, Cave creates work that speaks to issues of identity, race, and healing. His work Rescue, from the Museum’s permanent collection, is regularly on view in the Art of the Americas galleries, offering audiences a chance to experience his practice firsthand.
The program begins with a talk by the artist reflecting on his body of work, followed by a conversation-style interview and an audience Q&A. The event offers guests an opportunity to hear directly from Cave about the ideas, processes, and social concerns that shape his practice.
Renowned artist Nick Cave, whose multidisciplinary practice spans sculpture, installation, performance, and video, visited The San Diego Museum of Art on November 22, 2025, to share about his work and practice. Best known for his celebrated Soundsuits, elaborate full-body sculptures that merge art, fashion, and social commentary, Cave creates work that speaks to issues of identity, race, and healing. His work Rescue, from the Museum’s permanent collection, is regularly on view in the Art of the Americas galleries, offering audiences a chance to experience his practice firsthand.
The program begins with a talk by the artist reflecting on his body of work, followed by a conversation-style interview and an audience Q&A. The event offers guests an opportunity to hear directly from Cave about the ideas, processes, and social concerns that shape his practice.
