Arts and Entertainment

This week, attend a conversation with a UW political science professor and author, a gallery exhibition, and more.

"No-No Boy," a Seattle-set novel addressing Japanese internment has been revived by the University of Washington press. Tamiko Nimura (PhD, English, 2004) is referenced.

The Henry Art Gallery is one of six Seattle-area arts organizations teaming up to host city-wide arts collaboration Murmurations this summer.

Sofia Krutikova, a junior majoring in art and cinema and media studies, has started a riot grrl zine entitled "Ra Ra Rebel."

Incoming art assistant professor Sangram Majumdar explains his journey to the UW School of Art + Art History + Design.

This week at the UW, attend exhibitions at the Burke Museum and the Henry Art Gallery, and watch events on ArtsUW On Demand.

George Rodriguez, who graduated in 2009 with a MFA at the UW, discusses his art and how he "fell for clay".

Master of Fine Arts student Payton Cahill's thesis project, "Ancient Future," "transcends the limits of the gallery space through a prompting of collective reflection."

The team of curators at the Henry Art Gallery discuss their vision for the museum.

Gary Martin, Assistant Teaching Professor of Near Eastern Languges and Civilization, discusses his fascination with the alphorn.

In Gary Simmons's show The Engine Room, which is currently up at Henry Art Gallery, the Los Angeles-based artist experiments with elements of Seattle’s music history, particularly focusing on the contributions of Black musicians to the scene.

Incoming art history professor Mirian Chusid, explains her personal history with art.

Ada Limón, who graduated from the UW with a degree in Drama in 1998, has been chosen as the School of Drama's graduation keynote speaker.

This week at the UW, attend a concert with the UW Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band, the MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition, and more.

UW paleontology researchers discuss the changes their field has undergone during the COVID-19 pandemic.