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Magnuson Park’s ‘Fin Project’ makes whales, not war, out of old weapons
The piece called “The Fin Project: From Swords into Plowshares” was created in 1998 by artist John T. Young, professor and chair of the UW School of Art's sculpture program. -
The reopening of the Jacob Lawrence Gallery
The gallery dedicated to late UW Art Professor Lawrence was relocated from the basement to a space at the front of the building facing Stevens Way. With new lights, better internet connectivity, security, and climate control, contributing writer Corissa Bradley explains how the new facility will serve as a gathering place for artists and students.
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An Animated Life
Nathan Jones (2015) tells stories through animation. Both of his UW degrees — creative writing and art — are reflected in is his work.
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Miha Sarani reflects on the past and welcomes the future in ‘Amends’
If you have the pleasure of running into School of Art + Art History + Design Adjunct Lecturer Miha Sarani at his exhibit, “Amends,” you’ll see right off the bat that his enthusiasm and empathy are palpable both in person and in his art.
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Where to watch your fellow alumni on streaming services this winter
Winter brings shorter days and inclement weather, giving us more and more time inside. On the couch. Wondering what to watch. If you’re in between shows (or looking to add another one or two to the mix), find your fellow UW alumni on streaming services. These are a few of the Huskies we love to see on our small screens.
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ArtSci Roundup: Book Talk with Cathy Davidson, Poetry with Ricardo Ruiz, Jazz Innovations with School of Music faculty and students, and more.
Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week! Autumn Quarter: The Big Read: The New Education by Cathy Davidson The College of Arts & Sciences is launching its âRethinking the Academyâ initiative by inviting students, faculty, and staff to join a campus-wide reading experience, followed by conversations about how we can... -
ArtSci Roundup: Assessing the 2022 Midterm Election Results With Implications for the Next Two Years and for 2024, Empires Strick Back: Football and Colonialism, and more
Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week! Highlights of current and upcoming exhibitions:Â October 27 – November 23 | Miha Sarani: Amends, Art Building The Jacob Lawrence Gallery is pleased to host Seattle artist Miha Sarani. This exhibition is a broad survey of Sarani’s work, focusing on portraiture while also... -
TURNING THE TIDE: Seattle’s waterfront is getting a major makeover — with a little help from the UW.
Norie Sato (MFA,, 1974) has been commissioned by the city to install one of seven new large-scale art pieces for the waterfront project.
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The Poetics of Barbara Earl Thomas
In her work, artist and alum Barbara Earl Thomas "offers a lovingly tender elevation of Black people and their stories."
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ArtSci Roundup: Hostile Terrain 94, Lux Aeterna, and More
Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week! This week, attend gallery exhibitions, watch recorded events, and more.
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‘Lux Aeterna’ transmits an experience of technical migration, desire to resist capitalism
A new exhibit at the Jacob Lawrence Art Gallery, 'Lux Aeterna,' "explore(s) the physical and virtual worlds created by technology."
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Art Mailbox: The Kinsey Collection Debuts at TAM, Secret Seattle Drops Tuesday, and a T-Shirt I'd Like to Forget
The Black Embodiments Studio, a public lecture series about Black contemporary art from the University of Washington, has a new Instagram featured in this roundup of local arts events.
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ArtSci Roundup: Lux Aeterna, Faculty Trio: Beethoven Piano Trios, Part 3, and More
This week at the UW, attend gallery exhibitions, watch recorded events, and more.
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Artist paints from a place few of us see
Anne Besse-Shepherd, who graduated from the University of Washington with a M.F.A in metalsmithing, discusses her journey as a landscape painter.
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ArtSci Roundup: Indigenous Walking Tour, Sonolocations: A Sound Works Series, and More
This week, attend several museum exhibitions, the Indigenous walking tour, and more.