Ruby City, Contemporary art museum in San Antonio, United States.
Ruby City is an art museum in San Antonio housing approximately 900 paintings, sculptures, installations, and video works. The building features a striking red concrete structure designed by architect David Adjaye that spans about 14,500 square feet across multiple levels.
The museum traces back to Linda Pace, who founded Artpace San Antonio in 1993 and held a vision of a red building with crystal elements. Following her death in 2007, this vision was realized and Ruby City emerged as a permanent home for contemporary art.
The museum displays works by international and local artists, serving as a gathering place for San Antonio's art community. Regular exhibitions and events shape how people engage with contemporary creation in the city.
The museum welcomes visitors without admission fees and is open from Thursday through Sunday during afternoon and evening hours. It is located at 150 Camp Street, so arriving in daylight is recommended to fully experience the red exterior.
The exterior walls use precast concrete panels sourced from Mexico City, giving the building its distinctive deep red tone. These panels shift in appearance as light changes throughout the day, creating an ever-changing visual experience for visitors.
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