Seattle Art Museum

Be moved by art that takes you from the earth to the sky. “Following Space” pairs the sculptural visions of American artists Thaddeus Mosley and Alexander Calder. Mosley, a Pittsburgh-based contemporary sculptor inspired by modernist aesthetics and traditional African wood carvings, is recognized for his innovative concept of “weight in space,” in which sculptural forms appear to defy gravity. 17 of his large-scale wooden sculptures are paired with five seminal artworks by Calder, who revolutionized modern sculpture by introducing movement to the medium. “Following Space: Thaddeus Mosley & Alexander Calder” opens November 20 at the Seattle Art Museum. Tickets are now on sale—get yours today! visitsam.org/calder _ [?? L.Fried]

?? "If not solace, such relics at least bring perspective. These breakable ceramic bowls, vases and bottles have survived multiple centuries of turmoil, to sit before us in a time the original makers could never have imagined." Brangien Davis of Cascade PBS recently shared some timely—but we think timeless—advice to dwell in art and nature at once. Among her recommendations was the idea of visiting the exquisite ceramics, paintings, and more of “Meot: Korean Art of the Frank Bayley Collection” at the Seattle Asian Art Museum in the bucolic setting of Volunteer Park. We can’t think of a better place to contemplate what makes art (or anything) stand the test of time. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gyc58vuR Info and tickets: https://lnkd.in/gw8BHUsg Or (and this is just a thought) become a SAM member and drop in anytime you need an art break. – #SeattleAsianArtMuseum #Meot #FrankBayleyCollection #KoreanArt #KoreanArtist #ContemporaryArt #VolunteerPark #SeattleArt #SeattleMuseum #SeattleTourism #SeattleEvents #KoreanCeramics #KoreanPaintings #KoreanCalligraphy #BuncheongWare [ ?? Installation view of “Meot: Korean Art from the Frank Bayley Collection,” 2024, photo: Chloe Collyer]

?? Next Thursday, November 14, hear from an artist whose work explores the intersections of language, racial identity, and American history. Bethany Collins is the 2023 winner of the Gwendolyn Knight and Jacob Lawrence Prize, SAM’s biannual award for early to mid-career career Black artists. “SAM Talks: Bethany Collins” celebrates the opening of her solo show, “At Sea.” She will give a wide-ranging talk about her conceptually driven work, which takes language as both subject and medium. ??Be inspired during the artist talk ??Enjoy refreshments from the cash bar ??Dance to a live set from DJ Faridaguyzzz ??Check out the show anytime between 6–8:30 pm Tickets are $15 / $10 for SAM members & students with ID. Get yours now: https://lnkd.in/gq_5f75f – [ ?? Evan Jenkins ?? Courtesy Alexander Gray Associates, New York; PATRON Gallery, Chicago, ? 2024 Bethany Collins]

?? “Jazz is the personification of transforming overwhelmingly negative circumstances into freedom, friendship, hope, and dignity.” –Quincy Jones (1933–2024) Legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones has passed away at the age of 91. He’s seen here in a SAM collection photograph from 1989 by Eduardo Calderón for the 1993 book by jazz historian Paul de Barros, “Jackson Street After Hours: The Roots of Jazz in Seattle." Here you see Jones captured by the photographer’s 1950s Rolleiflex in an intimate setting: warm smile, at ease, and with just some of the evidence of his incredible success and impact on the music industry on view behind him. Though technically he only lived in the Seattle area for eight years of his young life, it was where Jones discovered his passion for music and created lasting connections—and established an enduring legacy in the city. Read Paul de Barros’s remembrance in The Seattle Times: https://lnkd.in/g2-JS5gY – [“Quincy Jones,” negative 1989, printed 2022, Eduardo Calderón, Peruvian, born 1949, silver gelatin print, 16 x 20 in. General Acquisition Fund, 2022.32.2. Provenance: The artist; purchased from artist by Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington, 2022. ?? Scott Leen]

?? Appearing at the Seattle Asian Art Museum next week: Olympian and entrepreneur Apolo Anton Ohno! On Tuesday, October 29, Ohno will share reflections on his childhood in Seattle; offer unique insights into mental health, sports, and Asian American representation; and talk about his "hard pivot" into authorship, business, and entrepreneurship. He will be joined by special guest, Paralympic athlete and 2024 Paralympic medalist, Taylor Swanson. Apolo Ohno appears as part of a three-part SAM Talks series presented with Asia Society Seattle. Each talk will feature Asian and Asian American artists, writers, business and community leaders and others engaged with Asia. Save the date and stay tuned for details on the next two talks, taking place on February 20 and May 15. Details and tickets for next Tuesday's talk: https://lnkd.in/gAMtPSrS

?? ?? How are you celebrating Día de los Muertos this year? Join us at the Seattle Art Museum on Friday, November 1 from 6 to 9:30 pm as we honor the holiday’s colorful and culturally rich traditions. This free and family-friendly celebration—hosted in partnership with renowned Oaxacan artist Fulgencio Lazo and El Consulado de México en Seattle—is a joyful tribute to life and a beautiful way to honor the memory of our loved ones who have passed away. Witness enchanting dances performed by Grupo Cultural Oaxaque?o, listen to soul-stirring musical performances by La Banda Gozona and Buena Vibra, inspire your creativity with an engaging art-making activity led by printmakers of Taller Burro Press, and much more! Plus, Fulgencio Lazo and his dedicated team of volunteers are returning to SAM this year to create another intricate tapete (sand painting) that reflects the spirit and essence of Día de los Muertos. Visitors are invited to take an up-close look and admire Lazo's beautiful tapete in SAM's Brotman Forum through Sunday, November 10. Community Celebrations at SAM are presented by PNC Bank. Reserve your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/ghpVGAaV _ [?? Alborz Kamalizad]

?? “Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams,” the 50-year retrospective for the visionary Baltimore artist, is now on view at the Seattle Art Museum! In her work, Scott uses beauty and humor to challenge unequal social roles, confront traumatic histories, and agitate for freedom. In over 140 works, including sculptures, jewelry, quilts, garments, performances, and mixed-media installations, you will experience the world through her eyes as she confronts racism, sexism, classism, and what she calls “all the ‘isms’ society offers.” ??? You'll want to see this revelatory work up close! Learn more and get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gF6Q9n95 _ [?? Chloe Collyer]

?? Portland artist Samantha Yun Wall is the 2024 winner of SAM's Betty Bowen Award! This annual award honors a Northwest artist for their original, exceptional, and compelling work and comes with an unrestricted cash award and a solo exhibition at SAM. This year, the cash awards for all honorees were increased by the Betty Bowen Committee; the winner’s prize increased from $15,000 to $20,000. Samantha Yun Wall's highly detailed, monochromatic images reflect her experience navigating her transcultural identity as a Black Korean immigrant. She primarily works with ink delicately layered on Dura-lar, drawing inspiration from female archetypes described in global mythologies, folktales, and creation narratives. Sally Scopa won the Kayla Skinner Special Recognition Award and Sol Hashemi won the Gary Glant Special Recognition Award; finalists Carson Ellis, Tannaz Farsi, and Nahom Ghirmay each received Special Commendation Awards. Congratulations to all! Read more about Wall and the annual award on SAM Stories: https://lnkd.in/g6gudwmg – [??Stephen Slappe, "Wild Seeds No.2," 2024]

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Let’s take a tour of some of the artworks by Indigenous and First Nations artists now on view in SAM’s galleries… ?? “áakiiwilaxpaake (People of the Earth),” 2022, Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke/Crow), on view in “American Art: The Stories We Carry.” ?? “Song for the Moon” (2002) by Shaun Peterson (Qwalsius) (Tulalip/Puyallup), on view in “American Art: The Stories We Carry.” ?? “Eagle and Salmon” (2007) by Manuel Salazar (Cowichan) and “Drum with skull painting” (1991) by Susan Point (Musqueam), on view in “Art and Life Along the Northwest Coast.” ?? “Broken Arrangement” (2015–16) by Brian Jungen (Dane-zaa and Swiss), on view in “Art and Commerce.” ?? “Neon American Anthem” (2023) by Nicholas Galanin (Tlingit and Unangax?), on view in “American Art: The Stories We Carry.” _ [?? Scott Leen, Chloe Collyer]

Every year between September 15 and October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. In recognition, we’re sharing this essay from Amelia Ossorio, a recent Emerging Arts Leader Intern. She was inspired by her internship work in outreach, her Persian language studies, and the work of Diego Rivera and Alfredo Arreguín. And she shares her own artwork, her take on Arreguín’s kaleidoscopic work, “Stalemate” (1973). Read the full essay “Translating the Untranslatable,” on SAM Stories, the museum’s blog: https://lnkd.in/gYjAUy82 – [??L.Fried]