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Meet the Chehalis artist weaving a new Native narrative
Seattle-based photographer Selena Kearney traces the revival of Coast Salish weaving and critically surveys faux Native costumes.
Margo Vansynghel
Margo Vansynghel is a reporter at Crosscut focused on arts and culture. Previously, she covered news, arts and human interest for various outlets in Seattle and abroad. She has received awards from th
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The $1.6B sale of Paul Allen’s art collection looms over Seattle
An empty Cinerama and a missing sculpture: What will happen to the late Microsoft billionaire’s legacy of art philanthropy?
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Things to do in Seattle this November
The art of Indigenous tattoos, the return of beloved comics festival Short Run and neon sculptures in the woods.
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A film photography revival is developing in the Northwest
Declared dead just a decade ago, analog photography is finding a new generation of fans on TikTok and Instagram. Seattle film shops are feeling the surge.
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How can Seattle retain artists? Local arts leaders weigh in
Six recently appointed cultural directors make a case for affordable housing and better wages, and tell patrons: Please show up.