Do You Know the Story Behind Ruby City?
Explore this contemporary art center in San Antonio, dedicated to providing a space for the city’s thriving creative community to experience by local and international artists
Untitled (#48) (1995) by Leonardo DrewRuby City
Ruby City
Envisioned in 2007 by the late collector, philanthropist and artist Linda Pace, Ruby City presents works from the Linda Pace Foundation Collection of more than 1,400 paintings, sculptures, installations and video works.
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About the Building
The new building, designed by renowned architect Sir David Adjaye OBE, is part of a campus, which also includes Chris Park, a one-acre public green space named in memory of Pace’s son, and Studio, an exhibition space that presents curated shows and programming throughout the year.
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Ruby City Lobby
Upon arrival, visitors are welcomed by Sylvie Fleury’s illuminating neon sculpture, which implores them to “be amazing.”
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Ruby City Galleries
As you walk upstairs you will find three galleries. Gallery 1 and 2 are changed yearly, while Gallery 3 features Isaac Julien's multi-screen video installations year-round.
Pictured here is our inaugural exhibition, Waking Dream.
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Chris Park
You will find Chris Park across the street.
Chris Park opened in 2005 to celebrate the life of Christopher Goldsbury, the son of late philanthropist and artist Linda Pace.
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Chris Park
The park features lush foliage, inviting walkways, areas of repose, sites of play and most significantly, encounters with art. Artist Teresita Fernández conceived the visual experiences throughout the park.
Studio
An auxiliary exhibition space located in Chris Park, which presents curated shows and programming throughout the year.
Tangible Nothing Installation (2022)Ruby City
We are committed to the charitable vision of its founder. Guided by the donor’s conviction that contemporary art is essential to a dynamic society, the Linda Pace Foundation fosters the creation, presentation and understanding of innovative expression through contemporary art.
