Arts and Entertainment

In his new memoir, Department of Philosophy alum Kim Thayil, '85, reflects on Soundgarden, Seattle's music scene and his journey from UW student to '90s rock icon.

Mounting a stage show, where five actors draw lots at the start of every show to determine who plays what, sounds intimidating. Chi-wang Yang, assistant professor of acting and directing at the UW, is quoted.

Come curious. Leave inspired. The UW offers an exciting lineup of in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, the UW community invites you to explore, learn, and connect across disciplines throughout the University. And you don’t have to wait until June: Take a look at everything still happening in May. Sign up to receive a monthly notice when the ArtSci Roundup has been published. ArtSci On Your Own Time: Through July...

A public art installation commemorating the 1886 expulsion of Chinese Seattleites is a step closer to reality after more than 20 years in the making. About 50 community leaders, historians and members of the public gathered on April 28 at the Wing Luke Museum for an educational open house about the Chinese American Legacy Artwork Project. Connie So, teaching professor of American ethnic studies at the UW, is mentioned.

UW Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band’s “Scenes and Portraits” is a collection of works that evokes strong emotions, from dark romanticism to lively pop-like compositions. The performance embodies a flowing river, taking the audience through a seasonal journey of life itself and the experiences it holds. 

With its Music and Technology program, the School of Music provides a foundation in music recording and experience in a recording studio. 

"'Beauty of the Beasts' is chock-a-block with wonderful scientific and cultural facts. We get a clear-eyed look at disgust, a nearly universal human response to the likes of maggots, cockroaches, ticks, leeches, slugs and lice," writes David Barash, professor emeritus of psychology at the UW.

The Improv Music Project Festival (IMPFEST), hosted by the School of Music and the student-run organization Improvised Music Project, occurred from April 25-26. It celebrated exploration of sound through two shows featuring headliners Overall on Friday and Skúli Sverrisson on Saturday, playing alongside jazz studies students and faculty.

Christie Tirado's (BA 2013) solo exhibition Cosechando Historias at Milwaukee’s Latino Arts gallery explores themes of migration and generational memory.

Come curious. Leave inspired. The UW offers an exciting lineup of in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, the UW community invites you to explore, learn, and connect across disciplines throughout the University. 

Access, care, and community are at the center of Chave Pichardo's practice. Read how the graduating MFA student has connected their role at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery to their research and studio practice. 

Rustling leaves, ocean tides, and poetry — these aren’t the sounds you’d expect to hear at a classical concert, but Seattle Modern Orchestra is no regular orchestra. The collective arrived at Meany Hall’s Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater on April 8 for their concert, “Entangled Sounds.” 

Associate Professor Sangram Majumdar was recently featured on Vogue India for his solo exhibition Bad Actors at Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke in Mumbai, India.

“[Castalia is] a wonderful space for us to celebrate the hard work that we're all doing,” Em Beckert, a second-year MFA student, said. “On the first level, it was really hard to get into this program, and on the second level, it's really hard to be here and to keep writing and to move your life, in some cases across the country, and to find your voice and just to celebrate all of that.”

On display now at the University of Washingtons Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving examines the traditional art form and its importance to Coast Salish communities. Kathryn Bunn-Marcuse, associate professor of art history at the UW and curator of Northwest Native American Art at the Burke Museum, is quoted.