Although it was never publicly exhibited in his lifetime, Little Yellow Panel exemplifies Alexander Calder’s desire to create “paintings in motion.” This exotic wall sculpture’s origin can actually be traced to a significant moment in Calder’s development that inspired him to experiment with movement: his visit to the studio of Dutch painter Piet Mondrian in … The post Calder Smartphone Tour: Little Yellow Panel appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more

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In Warrior for the 21st Century (1999), a figural sculpture periodically dances to the sound of a rattle while an unidentified voice counts to 10 in the Salish language. To create this work, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith collaborated with her son and fellow artist Neal Ambrose-Smith. The sculpture is constructed by objects including an electronic motor, … The post Memory Map Smartphone Tour: Warrior for the 21st Century appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” I have been asked this question since I was a child. Now, as a junior at the University of Washington Tacoma, that question has evolved: “What do you want to do after college?” No matter how it’s phrased, the question still sends a wave of … The post Teens Look Forward: Emerging Arts Leader Karla Pastrana Reflects appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more

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Since 2022, we’ve followed the adventures of Bobby McCullough, SAM Facilities and Landscape Manager, at the Olympic Sculpture Park as part of our video series ? Botany with Bobby ?. In each episode, Bobby offers viewers an up-close look at the natural ecosystems living and thriving at the park as well as insight into its … The post Earth Day Rewind: ? Botany with Bobby ? Episodes 1–3 appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more

In Rain (C.S. 1854) (1990), long-handled silver spoons are adhered to a wood canvas. Below the spoons, oozing layers of paint, oil, wax, and ink punctuate the work’s surface like drops of rain. Contemporary Native artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith was inspired to create Rain (C.S. 1854) in 1990 while traveling through the northeast United States … The post Memory Map Smartphone Tour: Rain (C.S. 1854) appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more

SAM’s Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas presents the 2023–24 season of the Saturday University Lecture Series, exploring various topics on Asian art and culture across time. On Saturday, April 13, Aurelia Campbell, Associate Professor of Asian Art History at Boston College, will examine the artistry and significance of the elaborate Buddhist burial shrouds … The post Professor Aurelia Campbell on the Rarity and Artistry of Chinese Buddhist Burial Shrouds appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more

In Trade (Gifts for Trading Land with White People), images related to American colonization appear alongside newspaper headlines describing the dark reality of reservation life. Above, an array of cheap toys, souvenirs, and sports memorabilia—which speak to the commodification of Native American identity—are offered as gifts to white people in exchange for the return of … The post Memory Map Smartphone Tour: Trade (Gifts for Trading Land with White People) appeared first on SAMBlog ..read more

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