South Bay artist Michael Leaf is featured in a new outdoor sculpture garden at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center in San Diego, which recently unveiled several of his major metal works as the first phase of the garden. The museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary on May 23, 2026, with a "Meet the Artist" event, and attendance has increased since the installation was unveiled.
The exhibition marks a personal milestone for Leaf, who recalls riding his bike past the museum as a child, and highlights the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center's role as a hidden gem in the South Bay community. The sculpture garden, years in the making, underscores the importance of local art institutions in showcasing regional artists and fostering community engagement.