Alive with art, San Francisco is widely known as the leading financial and cultural centre of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Starting from the famous icon of the Golden Gate Bridge, the city takes pride in its unrivalled attractions, renowned museums and its distinct neighbourhoods including Chinatown, Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf, which reflect the city’s great ethnic and cultural diversity. We have picked out ten art galleries that showcase the best contemporary art in the city.

—Eleanor Cunningham