Exhibitions

The James Hubbell Art Collection is exhibited annually by Ilan-Lael to share his prolific legacy with public.

Exhibitions are an important way Ilan-Lael engages the public with the art, architecture, and philosophy of James Hubbell. Whether through blockbuster efforts at Oceanside Museum of Art, the main San Diego Library, the Helms Bakery gallery in Culver City, and many other venues (including a long-ago show in Moscow), Hubbell’s inspiring talents on display convey his beliefs about life, nature, and our shared humanity. 

The Hubbell Art Collection is made up of thousands of sculptures, paintings, journals, photographs, blue prints, publications and art ephemera from James Hubbell’s life, art making, and relationships to friends and collaborators over the years. It is part of Ilan-Lael’s mission to share this collection through curated exhibitions and publication.

“The old command, “to know thyself,” is as true for the individual as for a culture. If we wish to do anything of real meaning, it is also true that what we do, what we make, and build, is how we understand ourselves. The artist should play an irreplaceable role in human evolution, for his function is to make the vision and the mystery of our existence real.”

—James Hubbell

Exhibition History

James Hubbell’s work can be found in permanent collections and museums around the world. His work may not be on display, so please contact the museums directly before visiting and for location, hours, and admission information

Exhibition History

Awards

June 27th, 2024 – Adjournment of the California State Senate Senate In memory of James Hubbell by Senator Catherine Blakespear

Honorary Bachelor of Architecture – New School of Architecture and Design

2019 – SDAF Award, San Diego Architectural Foundation – for Ilan-Lael Center for the Arts 

2019 Peacemaker of the Year – San Diego Rotary Club

2018 State of California Senate – Recognition for Seeking Balance 

2013 San Diego Art Prize Recipient – San Diego Visual Arts Network.

2011 Guardian Award – Volcan Mountain Foundation – 2011

Honorary Membership – Society of American Mosaic Artists – 2009

SDAF Award, Public Art – SD Architectural Foundation, Glorietta Bay Fountain & Sculpture, 2007

Honorary Membership – Rotary International – 2006

Lifetime Membership – Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation – 2006

“Prize of the Festival,” Films of Higher Educational Institutes – “All Under Heaven:  One Ocean…One Moon…Three Cities…Three Pearls” – 2004

Honorary Membership – American Institute of Architects/San Diego Chapter – 2002

Honorary Professor – New School of Architecture – San Diego, CA – 2001

Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award – United Nations Association San Diego Chapter – 1999

SDAF Award, San Diego Chapter A.I.A. – for work at Camp Stevens, CA – 1997

International Visitor Council, Special Award – Vladivostok/San Diego Sister City Association – 1997

Honorary Professor – Far Eastern State Technical University – Vladivostok, Russia – 1994

C-3 Revelle Award for lifetime dedication to the arts, environment and urban planning – 1994

I.F.R.A.A., (Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art, and Architecture), an A.I.A. affiliate – citation award for excellence in design for the Sea Ranch Chapel – Sea Ranch, CA, 1987 and 1993

Gold Nugget Award – Pacific Coast Builders Conference – for Sea Ranch Chapel – 1985

California State A.I.A.  Excellence in Craftsmanship Award – for Sea Ranch Chapel – 1985

National Endowment for the Arts – Panel Member – 1981