"For the Birds": Music, Poetry, and Climate Awareness in Leschi
Leschi residents were treated to a unique blend of music, science, and storytelling last month when former neighbors Nelda and Clif Swiggett returned to share their multimedia program, For the Birds —an intimate performance exploring how climate change is reshaping the lives of migratory birds in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Hosted in the home of Deidre Silva and Michael McCahill, who generously opened their doors and provided plant-based appetizers for guests, the eveni
Nikola Davidson
6 days ago


Two Ways of Exploring Nature: Gaylen Hansen and Alan Lau
A painting of a giant grasshopper standing on a rock invites us into the Woodside Braseth Gallery for an exhibition of Gaylen Hansen, age 104. As we enter the gallery we see a swarm of bright blue fish with intense red eyes, mouths open and teeth bared. Turning to the right we see a red wall with irregular bricks and large grasshoppers climbing on it. But the painting is titled “Red Wall Two Ducks.” I asked the gallery owner where the ducks were and he said, “Behind the wall.
Susan Platt, PhD
Oct 29


“Many Hats, One Spirit”
As you walk from the ferry toward the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, you will see a large photograph of James W. Washington, Jr....
Susan Platt, PhD
Aug 28


Ai Weiwei's Zodiac Heads
The larger than life Zodiac heads by Ai Weiwei that are coming to Volunteer Park this fall (too bad not there for the summer). They...
Susan Platt, PhD
Jun 3


Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei
Ai, Rebel runs until September 7 at Seattle Art Museum; Water Lilies Lego opens March 19 at Asian Art Museum; Circle of Animals: Zodiac...
Susan Platt, PhD
Mar 27


Town and Country Crier, Buster Simpson
Slip Gallery, 2301 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121; Hours: Thurs 12-6pm, Fri 12-7pm, Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-7pm; First Thursday 3/6 until 8pm....
Susan Platt, PhD
Feb 27


Following Space: Thaddeus Mosley and Alexander Calder
Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Runs until June 1, 2025 Thaddeus Mosley in his studio First, we think that these two...

Leschi Council
Jan 28


Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams
Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Avenue, Seattle, 98101Runs until January 19, 2025. “I want to be amazed when I’m working. I want to...

Leschi Council
Nov 26, 2024


Side by Side: Nihonmachi Scenes by Tokita, Nomura, and Fujii
Wing Luke Museum, 719 South King Street. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-5pm. Runs till May 11, 2025. Curated by the pioneering art...

Leschi Council
Oct 30, 2024


The Lasting Effects of War
“Johannes Kunst Hiding from the Nazis,” Center on Contemporary Art, curated by Matthew Kangas, September 5-28. Alice Dubiel “Landscape...

Leschi Council
Sep 24, 2024


Life and Times in Leschi
Frink Park 9: William Cumming, Part 2 I became interested in the artist William Cumming last year, when I attended a “town hall” put on...

Leschi Council
Sep 24, 2024


Star People
The high point of the summer for me was the Lillian Pitt exhibition “Celestial Ancestors” at the Stonington Gallery (125 South Jackson...

Leschi Council
Aug 27, 2024

