Muse/News: Must-See Smith, Seattle U Gift, and Finally Gilot
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by Rachel Eggers
2h ago
SAM News “3 must-see shows by Indigenous artists in Seattle this spring”: Gayle Clemans for The Seattle Times recommends Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map among two other exhibitions at the Frye Art Museum and the Henry Art Gallery. “Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation) has been a force in the … The post Muse/News: Must-See Smith, Seattle U Gift, and Finally Gilot appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more
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Calder Smartphone Tour: Dispersed Objects with Brass Gong
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by Lily Hansen
2d ago
“You have weight, form, size, color, motion and then you have noise.” – Alexander Calder Alexander Calder’s mobiles are recognized for their subtle movements, but their innovative use of sound is lesser known. Of over 22,000 artworks attributed to Calder, scholars have identified dozens of sound-producing mobiles. Beginning in the 1930s, Calder used sound in … The post Calder Smartphone Tour: Dispersed Objects with Brass Gong appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more
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Celebrate Women’s History Month With Five Artworks by Women Artists on View at SAM
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by Nicole Block
4d ago
Every March, the United States recognizes women’s past and present contributions to society with Women’s History Month. On International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, we took to social media to highlight the five ongoing and upcoming solo SAM exhibitions by remarkable contemporary women artists. They include: Now, our celebration of Women’s History Month continues … The post Celebrate Women’s History Month With Five Artworks by Women Artists on View at SAM appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more
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Memory Map Smartphone Tour: Indian Madonna Enthroned
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by Lily Hansen
4d ago
As visitors enter the galleries of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map, they’re greeted by the life-size sculpture of a seated woman with an American flag draped over her lap. She is Indian Madonna Enthroned (1974). With long braids, a thicket of beaded necklaces, a wool shawl, pheasant feathers, and beaded moccasins, she is a representation … The post Memory Map Smartphone Tour: Indian Madonna Enthroned appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more
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Connecting Art to Life in Every Way: Accessibility Updates from SAM
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by Lily Hansen
6d ago
“This bronze sculpture of a seaweed stalk sits on a freestanding pedestal a few feet off the ground. The overall shape is abstracted, made of rounded, wavy, leaf-like shapes. The surface color is a dark, chocolatey brown that blends with lighter patches of deep caramel. As you move around the sculpture, the color shifts as … The post Connecting Art to Life in Every Way: Accessibility Updates from SAM appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more
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Calder Smartphone Tour: Case of Small Mobiles
Seattle Art Museum Blog
by Lily Hansen
1w ago
It is often assumed that Alexander Calder began experimenting with scale by making small, intimate sculptures before eventually scaling up to monumental commissions, such as The Eagle (1970), on view at the Olympic Sculpture Park. This assumption, however, is incorrect. Calder’s understanding of scale began in his childhood when he observed his father managing sculpture … The post Calder Smartphone Tour: Case of Small Mobiles appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more
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Memory Map Smartphone Tour: Introduction
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by Lily Hansen
1w ago
“It’s that maybe [my art] will start to crack this whole issue of Native Americans being invisible. Being Indigenous in making art means that you’re looking at the world through lenses that are curved or changed by your upbringing and by your worldview.” – Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Welcome to the world of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith! With … The post Memory Map Smartphone Tour: Introduction appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more
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In the Studio with SAM Gallery Artist Nichole DeMent
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by Seattle Art Museum
1w ago
In the Studio highlights the private workspaces of local artists represented by SAM Gallery. For more than fifty years, SAM Gallery has supported artists from across the Pacific Northwest and provided private and corporate clients with a wide range of services, from purchasing their first work of art to building extensive collections. To browse a featured artist’s … The post In the Studio with SAM Gallery Artist Nichole DeMent appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more
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Muse/News: Surreal Dreams, Found Imagery, and Women Artists
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by Rachel Eggers
2w ago
Muse/News features art world news every week, with all the latest media coverage for SAM, Seattle, and beyond. The post Muse/News: Surreal Dreams, Found Imagery, and Women Artists appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more
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Reaching My Full Potential at SAM: Emerging Arts Leader Teagan Nathe Reflects
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by Seattle Art Museum
2w ago
Growing up, I was always allured by the welcoming mystique of museums. There’s something soothing in the ever-changing exhibitions, never knowing what you’ll find around each corner. A gallery is a space where you can be swallowed up by the art on every wall and forget about the world outside for a moment. I never … The post Reaching My Full Potential at SAM: Emerging Arts Leader Teagan Nathe Reflects appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more
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