Philippine Sun
Introducing Philippine Sun (13°N, 122°E), a luminous new sculpture by Filipino artist collective Mumu.
Rising in Yerba Buena Gardens, its light follows the sunrise
and sunset of the Philippine archipelago—connecting the diaspora to the rhythms of the motherland.
A symbol of hope, freedom, resilience, and renewal,
the work celebrates generations of Filipino presence
while welcoming all to the heart of SOMA Pilipinas.
Celebrate With Us!
Philippine Sun at Pistahan
Community Celebration of the Philippine Sun
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 3PM
Crepe Myrtle Garden in the Yerba Buena Gardens, 140 4th Street
See the daytime reveal of the latest light sculpture in SOMA Pilipinas - the Philippine Sun! The artwork’s illumination at night will be synchronized to the archipelago’s sunrise and sunset. This choreography of light transcends space and time, connecting the Filipino diaspora to the motherland’s natural rhythm—a luminous reminder of identity, of belonging, of home. Be among the first to see the Philippine Sun in SOMA - join us for community performances at the Pistahan Dance Pavillion!
Philippine Sun at Pistahan
Nighttime Illumination of the Philippine Sun
Friday, September 4, 2026, time TBD
Crepe Myrtle Garden in the Yerba Buena Gardens, 140 4th Street
In collaboration with the Filipino Mental Health Initiative, we invite you to the first nighttime unveiling of the ”Philippine Sun,” a lighting sculpture by Mumu. Be among the first to experience the artwork illuminated after sunset during a community gathering with performances, music, and celebration. This is the first of two Sunset Sala activations, with the next gathering taking place on October 2.
Funders
Yerba Buena Partnership
Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy
The Svane Family Foundation
Location
The Philippine Sun light sculpture is located at the Crepe Myrtle Garden (formerly East Garden) at the Yerba Buena Gardens in Downtown San Francisco.
See the map below for directions.