ArtSEA: Seattle art museums give pixilated political perspectives Shows at the Seattle Asian Art Museum and National Nordic Museum take a pointillist approach to telling timely stories. by Brangien Davis / March 20, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: A massive Ai Weiwei retrospective lands at Seattle Art Museum Plus, a laser show from the top of the Space Needle is among the new artworks premiering this weekend. by Jas Keimig / March 13, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Amid threats to forests, a Seattle show of endangered birds Plus, a ballet that swarms with bees, the Sea Slug Animation Festival, a sad but soft zebra and other artistic escape routes. by Brangien Davis / March 6, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: A ceramics show with sharp edges in La Conner Plus, Seattle has a new Civic Poet, and a crop of fresh books by Northwest authors hits the shelves. by Brangien Davis / February 27, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle’s theater scene loses two devoted players Plus, Seattle Opera stages a wildly animated take on a classic, and more theater picks — from nonlinear dramas to a big Broadway hit. by Brangien Davis / February 20, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle’s new mini-golf course channels the era of absurd Plus, a new jazz walk bops through Pioneer Square, and a look at legendary Northwest photographer Al Smith. by Brangien Davis / February 13, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Black History Month brings Afrofuturism to the dance floor Plus, Seattle Art Museum trades in a tree sculpture for plastic clouds, and ways to plan a Super Bowl-free weekend. by Brangien Davis / February 6, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Two new public art projects point to Northwest history Plus, Century Ballroom announces there’s hope for its survival while other Seattle arts spaces move, shake and innovate. by Brangien Davis / January 30, 2025
Culture A $4M makeover awakens Pacific Northwest Ballet’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ With costumes by Wicked designer Paul Tazewell and sets by artist Preston Singletary, PNB hopes to breathe new life into the 19th-century classic. by Marcie Sillman / January 27, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle loses powerhouse glass-art pioneer Ginny Ruffner Known for her playful technique and bottomless creative energy, the influential artist died this week. Her work continues to bring color to the city. by Brangien Davis / January 23, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: On the eve of Inauguration Day, a photo essay from Jan. 6 Plus, artful ways to celebrate MLK Jr. Day, and more visual art, book talks, theater and dance to kick off the new year. by Brangien Davis / January 16, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Historic Cornish building reborn as community arts hub Now operated by the Seattle Theatre Group, Kerry Hall offers affordable rehearsal space for local performance groups. Plus, more Seattle arts venues making big moves. by Brangien Davis / January 9, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Dick’s Deluxe meets glass art in a new holiday ornament The surprising story of how a classic Seattle burger came to hang on Christmas trees. by Brangien Davis / December 19, 2024
Culture A Seattle institution debuts on a global arts and culture app The Frye Art Museum is the first WA organization to appear on Bloomberg Connects, aimed at increasing arts access and enhancing cultural experiences. by Brangien Davis / December 19, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Brighten short, dark days with Seattle art and light shows Illuminating options from Pioneer Square galleries to Green Lake lanterns. Plus: More! Art! Markets! by Brangien Davis / December 12, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: An ode to Seattle’s sparkling holiday shows The seasonal gang’s all here, from Charlie Brown to Ebenezer Scrooge to the Nutcracker and swimming Santa. Plus: Art markets galore. by Brangien Davis / December 5, 2024