Summer Begins with ArtXchange

Continuing through June 26 - Future’s Past: The Black Ships

Using graffiti techniques (spray-paint and stencils), Jonathan Wakuda Fischer references both modern and ancient Japanese aesthetics such as ukiyo-e woodblock prints and the contemporary superflat movement. The paintings in Future’s Past tell visual stories based on folklore, anime, science fiction, and Japanese history. Between Future’s Past and the lovely Fleeting Beauty exhibit at SAAM, June is the perfect time for Seattle visitors to immerse themselves in the arts of Japan.

Also happening in June!

Our small art object and fine craft section, the North Gallery, will feature ceramicist Adrien Miller and his ‘Funktional’ home and tableware that is meant to exude an aura of happiness and contentment.

July and August in the Main Gallery

Inspired by craggy precipices, rolling mists, and the lush foliage of mountainous Northwest Vietnam, Donald Cole presents a series of Mountain Visions. In his 80th year, Mr. Cole shows no signs of slowing down as he travels the world and distills his vision into captivating paintings. His remarkable career, which began in New York City (his hometown), has spanned multiple countries and five decades. Cole’s Mountain Visions come to life in layered acrylic paintings on canvas, torn paper, and tiny ink drawings on matchboxes.

We hope that by now you have met or emailed our gallery/concierge liaison, Mugoux, who is your contact for information about ArtXchange Gallery, the Florentine Block, and the inside scoop on the art scene in Pioneer Square.

You can reach Mugoux at 206.839.0377 or by emailing mugoux@artxchange.org