Family Challenges

My little brother has e-mailed me the challenge. He made it clear that this is serious business. Actually, he posted it to me as a "Dare" (as in double-dog-dare me.). This was a little daunting when I first read it. (Little Brother - hahaha, damn that's funny. He's a full foot taller at least.)


The challenge, the dare, the project - should I decide to accept...gain entrance to the Suzzalo Library on the University of Washington campus. Pshaw! Easy-Peasy...I'm in, dude! Will send photos, so there!

Nightmares in the Museum

Thought provoking, stunning, and monsterous creations of the tricks ones mind can play.

Mann und Maus

Katharina Fritsch

Some/One

Do-Ho Suh

This "coat of arms" is made up entirely of dog tags. Each tag individually stamped. I thank the universe this in not made of "expired" dog tags. It's was startling enough as it was.

All in all, (and of course in my humble opinion) Milwaukee Art Museum has more and more variety. Even Milwaukee knows to have amazing Chihuly; and not just a couple of pieces. SAM displays One Monet and one Manet...no Degas, no Gauguin (Okay, so I like my Impressionists). I had expected a larger or more comprehensive oriental arts installation. Nope - pretty sparse. Imogen Cunningham was much too small an exhibit, merely a hallway (albeit a long one...I may change my mind once I return - some excellent pieces are on display from her). Amazing things she did with silver process and photography - hell, she did amazing things.

I will go back. There is a Calder Exhibit and a Michelangelo Exhibit coming in October through April. Somehow I had expected so much more. I'll change my thought process and return, pleased to return. I am pleased this trip was a freebie. I'll be ready to put my money down and know what I'm getting into next time. I think I was just surprised.

Free Museum Day - Amazing stuff

I was actually looking for events, festivals and cool things to do in October when I came across a great Yelp that says this Saturday is Free Museum Day in Washington (edit: This even is country wide - sponsored(?) by the Smithsonian). How cool is this?! I do have to go online and sign up and print a ticket so they can keep track of who takes advantage of the event. Not a problem.

I've already been to Tacoma for the Museum of Glass. I'm thinking I should go ahead and see the Seattle Art Museum to get that checked off my list this year, for sure.

This Saturday, Sept26 these Museums are offering a free peek...

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum Bainbridge Island

Bellevue Arts Museum Bellevue

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture Seattle

Clark County Historical Museum Vancouver

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum Ilwaco

Dungeness River Audubon Center Sequim

Enumclaw Plateau History Museum Enumclaw

Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame

Seattle

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Tacoma

Fort Walla Walla Museum Walla Walla

Frye Art Museum Seattle

Hands On Children's Museum Olympia

Henry Art Gallery Seattle

Jefferson County Museum Port Townsend

KidsQuest Children's Museum Bellevue

Log House Museum Seattle

Lynden Pioneer Museum Lynden

Maryhill Museum of Art Goldendale

Museum of Glass Tacoma

Museum of History & Industry Seattle

Naval Undersea Museum Keyport

Nordic Heritage Museum Seattle

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) Spokane

Pearson Air Museum Vancouver

Renton History Museum Renton

Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art Bellevue

Seattle Art Museum Seattle

Skagit County Historical Museum La Conner

Tacoma Art Museum Tacoma

The Museum of Flight Seattle

Washington State History Museum Tacoma

Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center Wenatchee

Wing Luke Asian Museum Seattle

World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame Long Beach

I'm thinking the Kite Museum for next time.