On December 13, 1946, Ruth Asawa and Albert Lanier were married.
On December 13, 1946, Ruth Asawa married architect Albert Lanier, whom she met at Black Mountain College. Their union was one of deep artistic and personal synergy, fostering a family life centered around creativity and collaboration. The couple had six children, and Lanier's support helped nurture Asawa’s evolving artistic vision, contributing to her growth as a pioneering sculptor and educator.