Ruth Asawa (January 24, 1926 – August 5, 2013) was an American sculptor of Japanese ances

Ruth Asawa (January 24, 1926 – August 5, 2013) was an American sculptor of Japanese ancestry. Her work is displayed in collections of world-renowned museums such as the Guggenheim or the Whitney Museum of American Art.

She is especially known for her intricate wire sculptures, many of which are on permanent display in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. She has also created public fountains for many squares around the city. In addition to her work as a sculptor, Asawa was a dedicated activist for artistic education and contributed to the founding of the San Francisco School of Arts, renamed after her in 2010.