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SFMOMA WISHES HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO WAYNE THIEBAUD

Release date: October 8, 2010

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SFMOMA WISHES HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO WAYNE THIEBAUD

Wayne Thiebaud, Display Cakes, 1963; Collection SFMOMA, Mrs. Manfred Bransten Special Fund purchase; © Wayne Thiebaud/Licensed by VAGA, New York

On Monday, November 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., come to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and treat yourself to a sweet break and join us to celebrate artist Wayne Thiebaud’s 90th birthday! In honor of this special occasion, Blue Bottle Coffee Co. will serve their world-renowned delectable Thiebaud cakes at SFMOMA’s Rooftop Coffee Bar all day long. In addition, Blue Bottle Coffee Co. will dish up special artist-inspired hot dogs, ice cream cones, and candy. Don’t miss special party favors, a raffle for a signed Thiebaud poster, and much, much more. Stop by to sign a birthday card, have some cake, and celebrate one of America’s favorite artists!

Happy Birthday Wayne Thiebaud!

SFMOMA Rooftop Coffee Bar

Monday, November 15, 2010

11 a.m. –5 p.m.

Media Contacts

  • Robyn Wise, 415.357.4172,
  • Sandra Farish Sloan, 415.357.4174,

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