Link to Ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”) come to Seattle Asian Art Museum

Ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”) come to Seattle Asian Art Museum

Today, members of the media got a sneak preview of Fleeting Beauty: Japanese Woodblock Prints at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. The exhibition opens to the public tomorrow. Share

Conversation with the Collector: Tiny Works By Alexander Calder

Conversation with the Collector: Tiny Works By Alexander Calder

It’s amazing how many visitors to Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act have been drawn to the cases of tiny little sculptures, which seem to mirror what Calder was doing in a larger scale. At first glance, many think that these must be studies or models for later, larger...

Conversation with the Collector: Alexander Calder

Conversation with the Collector: Alexander Calder

“I think all Calders tend to make someone happy. That is the universal appeal of his art.” – Jon Shirley Click on the video link below to hear more from Jon Shirley about the only adjustable Calder mobile ever made and what it’s like to live with...

Link to Take Pictures at SAM – You Spoke, SAM Listened

Take Pictures at SAM – You Spoke, SAM Listened

Photography inside a museum’s art galleries can be a touchy touchy issue. From conservation (yes, repeated “flashing” does damage art over time) to super serious legal matters (most 20th and 21st century art is under copyright by an artist or an estate), the issues surrounding...

Link to SAM Libraries: Book(s) of the Month Club: March

SAM Libraries: Book(s) of the Month Club: March

When I first heard about the blog, I was excited to have another avenue to connect our libraries with the public. I can’t remember how many times I’ve heard visitors say, “Wow, I have been to the museum so many times, but never knew there...