Favorite 2011 Moments at the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum and Olympic Sculpture Park
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Many people mentioned the Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris exhibition, which concluded in January 2011.
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The show not only brought great art to Seattle but a lot of people, money and business as well.
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Picasso Exhibition Generated $66 million Economic Impact in Washington State «The recent exhibition, Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris, generated an estimated $66 million in economic impac…
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Picasso was a tough act to follow, but for a lot of people, Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth was their 2011 art highlight.
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“The nick cave exhibit!! I loved hearing him speak, seeing the dancers, and examining his incredibly elaborate sculptures. Simply amazing.
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Powered by dancers from Spectrum Dance Theater and Cornish College of the Arts, the Soundsuits “invaded” Nordstrom, Microsoft, a Rat City Roller Girls bout and other places in the community.
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Nick Cave Soundsuit Performance at Olympic Sculpture Park’s Earth Day for Kids
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People across Seattle and beyond channeled their inner Nick Cave and joined the costume parade for SAM’s March to the Center of the Earth Community Night Out.
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Seattle Art Museum: March to the Center of the Earth Parade
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And what about the Remix parties?
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“@iheartSAM Seeing @heymarseilles and @thelumineers play at the Sculpture park! Halloween SAM remix and the Nick Cave exhibit were fun too!
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“http://www.flickr.com/photos/soggydan/6291925623/in/set-72157628005346612
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Summer brought new art and many fun activities to the Olympic Sculpture Park.
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Silva Thinks Outside (and Inside) the Box «
On-Site, the second summer exhibition at SAM’s Olympic Sculpture Park, brings together new sculptures by Gretchen Bennett, Nicholas Nylan… -
“Yoga at OSP was lots of fun. Hard to choose a favorite moment.
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Inspired by the exhibition Beauty & Bounty: American Art in an Age of Exploration, people submitted photos of their own landscapes.
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Do Ho Suh’s multimedia Gate installation for Luminous: The Art of Asia left a lasting impression.
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“If you haven’t seen LUMINOUS at @iheartSAM, go! The installation by Korean artist Do Ho Suh is stunning. youtube.com/watch?v=-JVU1D… Until Jan 8.
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Artist Do Ho Suh talks about his role in SAM exhibit
Originally published Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 5:32 AM An interview in which the globe-trotting Korean artist discusses his work in co… -
Do Ho Suh Discusses "Gate" at Seattle Art Museum
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Explore the Art of Luminous: Installation of Gate by Do Ho Suh
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Some people’s favorite art memories of 2011 involved enjoyed spending time at SAM Downtown, the Seattle Asian Art Museum and the Olympic Sculpture Park with friends and family. A few were first-time visitors to Seattle and SAM.
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“watching my 7 yr old and 10 yr old REALLY take in the art. Asking them questions about what they thought of something and having a real discussion about it. We spent 6 hrs looking at art!!!
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“Showing fam & friends from NJ a stunning sunny day at the Sculpture Park! RT @iheartSAM What was your favorite 2011 moment spent at SAM?
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“@iheartSAM I took photos of my nieces and son on a sunny, windy spring day at the Sculpture Park. Amazing backdrop for a photo shoot!
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“October 27!!! My very first visit to Seattle. After loosing my breath watching the nine Ford Mercuries I manage to buy a ticket and check my backpack. It didn’t take long until I lost my breath again, this time it was the bronze playing greyhounds…. But I think they are two playful whippets….. I was really impressed by SAM – a wonderful building and an real interesting display, that I suppose some people might find a provocation!!! ART!
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For others, the combination of art and love made 2011 a year to remember.
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“Getting married to the love of my life at the Asian Art Museum!
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We have an exciting 2012 line up of amazing art, engaging
educational programs and inspired events including:– Gauguin and Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise
opening February 9– Olympic Sculpture Park’s 5th Birthday
Party on January 21– Colors of the Oasis: Central Asian Ikats
opening in March at the Seattle Asian Art Museum opening March 15We hope to see you often in the new year!
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Seattle Art Museum: Exhibition Information
Exuberant clothes were a common sight in the Oasis cities of Central Asia. During the 19th century, patrons wore rich colors and mysterio…
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