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Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
over 1 year ago

Dr. Saloni Mathur on the Life and Legacy of Amrita Sher-Gil

SAM’s Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas presents the 2023–24 season of the Saturday University Lecture Series, exploring various topics loosely inspired by the exhibition Renegade Edo and Paris: Japanese Prints and Toulouse-Lautrec at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. This month, Dr. Saloni Mathur, Professor and Chair of the Department of Art History at the University … The post Dr. Saloni Mathur...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
over 1 year ago

Hokusai Smartphone Tour: The Story of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Jōruri-hime

In The Story of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Jōruri-hime, Katsushika Hokusai depicts a famous scene from classical Japanese literature with a modern twist. While the narrative of the 12th-century story remains the same—the young samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune hears Princess Jōruri-hime playing the koto and duets with her on his flute, jumpstarting a passionate love … The post Hokusai Smartphone...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
over 1 year ago

Muse/News: Hokusai’s Fame, Culture Streetcars, and Caravaggio’s Cardsharps

SAM News José Carlos Diaz, SAM Susan Brotman Deputy Director for Art, was interviewed for KING5’s Evening Magazine about Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence, from the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which is now on view at SAM. “Hokusai’s probably an artist you’ve always known. You know him for the Great Wave, but … The post Muse/News: Hokusai’s Fame, Culture Streetcars, and...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Five Decades of Supporting Local Artists: SAM Gallery Celebrates 50 Years

This November, SAM Gallery is celebrating 50 years of supporting local artists and building relationships with local collectors. When the program began in 1973, SAM Gallery was managed by former volunteer Jackie Macrae and a team of 25 dedicated SAM docents. Through a great deal of research, many volunteer hours, and a $1,000 loan from … The post Five Decades of Supporting Local Artists: SAM...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Artist Fulgencio Lazo’s Tapete Commemorates Migrant Children

Every year, artist Fulgencio Lazo designs a tapete for SAM in celebration of El Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead). José Carlos Diaz, SAM Susan Brotman Deputy Director for Art, explores the theme of this year’s tapete and finds connections to an artwork on view in American Art: The Stories We Carry. … The post Artist Fulgencio Lazo’s Tapete Commemorates Migrant Children appeared first on...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Muse/News: Spooky SAM, Haunted Seattle, and Macabre Prints

SAM News “A ghosthunter’s guide to the Seattle Art Museum”: Just in time for Halloween, Crosscut’s Brangien Davis finds the scary scenes of the legendary Hokusai, now on view in Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence, from the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.  SAM is the best! But don’t take our word for it: … The post Muse/News: Spooky SAM, Haunted Seattle, and Macabre Prints appeared...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Introducing TAG Talks: A Space for SAM Teens to Express Themselves and Their Love of Art

Teens always have a place at the Seattle Art Museum! Whether it’s enjoying the galleries over spring break, or offering their incredible talents through a variety of artistic programs, the voices of young people have helped to shape the museum in countless ways. SAM’s Teen Arts Group (TAG) is just one example of the critical … The post Introducing TAG Talks: A Space for SAM Teens to Express...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Hokusai Smartphone Tour: Fine Wind, Clear Weather

You may know Katsushika Hokusai for being the creator of the infamous woodblock print The Great Wave—officially titled The Great Wave off Kanagawa (about 1830–31)—but what other artworks of his do you know? In the introductory stop on the free smartphone tour of Hokusai: Inspiration and Influencefrom the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, … The post Hokusai Smartphone Tour: Fine Wind, Clear...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Meet the 2023 Betty Bowen Award Winner: Tariqa Waters

The Seattle Art Museum and the Betty Bowen Committee are proud to announce Seattle artist Tariqa Waters as the winner of the 2023 Betty Bowen Award! The juried award comes with an unrestricted cash award of $15,000 and a solo exhibition at SAM. This year’s committee included Gary Glant (Chair), Mike Hess, Mark Levine, Sangram … The post Meet the 2023 Betty Bowen Award Winner: Tariqa Waters...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Muse/News: Tremendous Hokusai, Indigenous Fashion, and a Gentileschi Revealed

SAM News All that’s fit to print! SAM exhibitions were featured in the print editions of two Sunday newspapers: Calder: In Motion, The Shirley Family Collection, which opens in the double-height galleries of November 8, was previewed by Tanya Mohn for the New York Times, who told the story of “giving the gift of Calder.” … The post Muse/News: Tremendous Hokusai, Indigenous Fashion, and a...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Muse/News: Membership Musts, Kucera’s 40th, and Hendricks at the Frick

SAM News Seattle Times readers just GET it (especially Cynthia Ryan). Sarah-Mae McCullough gathered their recommendations for what new arrivals to the city really need and waterproof gear and access to our cultural offerings got top mentions. “Take this example from Cynthia Ryan. ‘When I moved here, my boss gave me a 1-year membership to … The post Muse/News: Membership Musts, Kucera’s 40th, and...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Reigniting My Passion for Museums: Emerging Arts Leader Thaddeus Gonzalez-Serna Reflects

I grew up going to the Seattle Art Museum. Its annual Día de los Muertos celebrations were a tradition for my family. Alongside my mom and sisters, we’d excitedly hop on the light rail and make the trip to the museum. I was always so excited to see the traditional masks displayed in the galleries—first … The post Reigniting My Passion for Museums: Emerging Arts Leader Thaddeus Gonzalez-Serna...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore on Her New Book, Touching the Art

SAM is thrilled to host the official launch for queer icon and activist Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore’s latest book, Touching the Art. At this free event on Sunday, October 15 in the museum’s Brotman Forum, Sycamore will read from her book, answer audience questions, and sign books. You’ll also be able to purchase your own copy … The post Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore on Her New Book, Touching the Art...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Meet the 2023 Betty Bowen Award Finalists

Every year, SAM and the Betty Bowen Committee, chaired by Gary Glant, give the Betty Bowen Award, a juried award that comes with an unrestricted cash award of $15,000 and a solo exhibition at SAM. The award was founded in 1977 to continue the legacy of local arts advocate and supporter Betty Bowen and honors … The post Meet the 2023 Betty Bowen Award Finalists appeared first on SAMBlog.

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

The Great Wave and Beyond: A Look at Katsushika Hokusai’s Life and Legacy

Opening Thursday, October 19 at the Seattle Art Museum, Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence from the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston takes a new approach to the works of esteemed artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), pairing more than 100 of his woodblock prints, paintings, and illustrated books from their renowned collection with more than … The post The Great Wave and Beyond: A...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Hispanic Heritage Month at SAM: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Alfredo Arreguín

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually between September 15 and October 15 in recognition of the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latine Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. At SAM, we’re continuing our efforts to expand the representation of Latine American artists in our collection to reflect the diversity … The post Hispanic Heritage Month...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

A Second Chance at SAM: Emerging Arts Leader Jo Cosme Reflects

I began my SAM Emerging Arts Leader Internship in Graphic Design after returning from two back-to-back emotionally intense trips: One to the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City to see No existe un mundo poshuracán: Puerto Rican Art in the Wake of Hurricane María and another to mi Tierra Natal (my Native … The post A Second Chance at SAM: Emerging Arts Leader Jo Cosme Reflects appeared...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Muse/News: Art Doctor, Fall Reading, and Dürer’s Spite

SAM News “Behind the scenes at SAM’s new Asian art conservation studio”: For the Seattle Times’ Pacific Northwest Magazine, Brendan Kiley takes you into SAM’s Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Conservation Center and introduces to you to Tanya Uyeda, the center’s new conservator of East Asian paintings. “Now that SAM has its own studio and … The post Muse/News: Art Doctor, Fall Reading, and...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

SAM Through Kids’ Eyes: Book a School Tour For Your Students this Year!

The 2023–2024 school year is officially in full swing! As students and educators return their classrooms, we’re taking this opportunity to share some information about how to book a guided or self-guided school tour at any of our three locations. Plus, we’ve included a few imaginative artworks created by students on a field trip to … The post SAM Through Kids’ Eyes: Book a School Tour For Your...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Muse/News: Fall Arts, Departing Thoughts, and Viva Boterismo

SAM News It’s the best time of the year: fall arts! Dive into coverage from both The Seattle Times and The Stranger. On our cheat sheet for visual arts coverage is the Seattle Times’ recommendation for “9 Seattle-area art exhibits to catch in fall 2023,” including shoutouts to two huge SAM shows for two iconic … The post Muse/News: Fall Arts, Departing Thoughts, and Viva Boterismo appeared first...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Prioritizing Audience Engagement in Museums: Emerging Arts Leader Doreen Chen Reflects

As a high school junior in 2017, I volunteered at the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s library and caught a glimpse at the inner workings of an arts institution. I never would have known that five years later I would come back to SAM and partake in the Emerging Arts Leader internship. Before becoming a SAM … The post Prioritizing Audience Engagement in Museums: Emerging Arts Leader Doreen Chen Reflects...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Renegade Edo and Paris: A Tale of Two Cities

What do late 18th- to 19th-century Edo (present-day Tokyo) and late 19th-century Paris have in common? This was the question Xiaojin Wu, SAM’s former Curator of Japanese and Korean Art, wanted to explore when she began developing Renegade Edo and Paris: Japanese Prints and Toulouse-Lautrec, her final show for SAM that can only be seen … The post Renegade Edo and Paris: A Tale of Two Cities...

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

Dr. Gregory Levine on the Unusual Buddha in California’s Redwood Forest

An interview with Dr. Gregory Levine in advance of his Saturday University lecture on a peculiar Buddha statue in a California forest. The post Dr. Gregory Levine on the Unusual Buddha in California’s Redwood Forest appeared first on SAMBlog.

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
almost 2 years ago

In Boafo’s Words: Happy Siblings

“I wanted to make my paintings the way I want people to see me, you know, I just wanted to show Blackness in a different way. Why can I not be Black and be happy?” – Amoako Boafo After witnessing a rare moment of playfulness between his siblings in 2019, Amoako Boafo decided to commemorate the … The post In Boafo’s Words: Happy Siblings appeared first on SAMBlog.

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