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Category Archives: Art
A friendly face at Skyline
Kim’s snowman sent in by Alice and Joe W
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Flowers in the park
While walking south on 9th into the new Yesler park, I noticed these “flowers” blooming. What a nice addition to our neighborhood this is.
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Clay Jenkinson as Edward S. Curtis
From Don Philips Don’t miss award-winning scholar of history and humanities Clay Jenkinson at Seattle’s Broadway Performance Hall on Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m. Jenkinson brings to life early 20th century photographer Edward S. Curtis through a unique blend … Continue reading
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How Rembrandt used light and motion to make a mundane commission a masterpiece
From Aeon: The oil painting Militia Company of District II Under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq (1642), better-known as The Night Watch, is probably Rembrandt’s most famous work. Its status and critical acclaim, though, have little to do with its subject matter: … Continue reading
A Retirement Home’s Lessons in How to Keep in Touch
Marilyn Webb sent this NYT Op Ed piece along. “Is this us too?” Yes I think so given the way each floor and each apartment shelf is decorated in such a unique way. “A couple of years ago, my parents moved into … Continue reading
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Edward Curtis – photography at the SAM
We haven’t been to SAM yet for the Curtis exhibit, but will go soon I hope. Having read the book Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis, I’m anxious to see his photographs. From … Continue reading
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5 Billboards in Seattle
Have you noticed any of these billboards around town. It’s billed as a “New art project, A LONE, combats civic loneliness with public empathy.” Click here for the full article. From Crosscut: “Stinson says A LONE (which is up through May) was … Continue reading
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Andy Warhol’s Art and Death – by John Ryan
Below is a video of the recent talk at Skyline by John Ryan, MD Emeritus Chief of Surgery at Virginia Mason.
Andy Warhol’s Art and Death – Surgeon John Ryan, MD at 3:30 PM today May 4th in the MBR
“Andy Warhol’s death: not so simple after all”. This headline in the New York Times followed Dr. Ryan’s presentation to the Pacific Coast Surgical Association. The article went on to say, “Warhol’s death shouldn’t be seen as quite such … Continue reading
The magical place in France where spinning wood tops are still made by hand
Some of France’s first toy companies, founded more than a century ago in the country’s Jura region in the east, continue to produce small wonders for the enjoyment of children and adults alike. Here, a craftsman deftly manufactures tiny spinning … Continue reading
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Joseph Oregon and the lost wax process
If you’re on the road to Sun Valley, you can turn off at Pendleton heading toward LaGrande, then turning off to Enterprise ultimately winding up in Joseph in the northeast corner of Oregon. Named after Chief Joseph, the famous Nez … Continue reading
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Coming to the Frye Museum
from Ann Milam AUGUST 5–OCTOBER 29, 2017 Storme Webber | Casino: A Palimpsest Seattle-based interdisciplinary artist Storme Webber presents a reimagining of her city through experimental memoir, archival photographs, poetry, social history, installation, and performance. Meeting at the confluence of … Continue reading
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Skyline’s “Spotlight on the Arts”
Skyline’s “Spotlight on the Arts” Presents July and August Events in our Neighborhood! First Tuesdays: Marceau Organ Recitals at Trinity Parish Church, 12:10pm. July 3, 17, August 7, 21 & Sept 18: Works in Progress: Open Mic Hugo House Cabaret … Continue reading
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Public art and the freeway
The First Hill Improvement Association is proud to announce that “Sunrise Over First Hill” is the winning concept for the Interstate 5 Columns project. Designed by local artist and Seattle University student Nathan Watkins, this … Continue reading
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Not all paper is created equal: an 800-year-old tradition of making it by hand
From Aeon: “A tradition dating back to the 16th century, making paper by hand is still central to life in the village of Kurotani in the Japanese prefecture of Kyoto. The durable and versatile material, called washi, is crafted in a meticulous … Continue reading
Blocking the Bread Aisle – Turning Shopping Experience into Art
From the New Yorker: “Some years back, Brendan O’Connell had a revelation at a Winn-Dixie. He was in his sophomore year at Emory University, and was spending the summer working at one of the company’s stores, in St. Augustine, Florida, … Continue reading
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How one actually makes it in Seattle Arts
From Crosscut: “Relatively speaking, the theater business is small potatoes in King County and Seattle. Ticket revenues for 2014 clocked in at $211 million county-wide, with areas much smaller and less capital-drenched bringing in the same or more. That isn’t … Continue reading
“Chronicles of Solitute” from the National Art Gallery of Denmark – at the Frye
Masterworks by Vilhelm Hammershoi (1864-1916) are on display at the Frye. A master of atmospheric and psychological interiors, German critic Georg Biermann described Hammershoi as a “modern Nordic Vermeer.”
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