Dec. 14-20, 2005

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Lectures and Events

Benefit for Bamboo at Roq la Rue This one-night art show/sale and party will raise money for the Northwest Animal Rights Network (NARN) and its efforts to have a former Woodland Park Zoo resident, Bamboo the elderly elephant, sent to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, where NARN believes she will be happier. Over 20 Pop Surrealist and local artists are contributing work to the cause. Roq la Rue Gallery, 2312 Second Ave., 206-374-8977, www.roqlarue.com. 6-9 p.m. Fri. Dec. 16.

Santiago Cucullu The Argentinean-born muralist and sculptor explains the genesis of his new installation, "The Fates Await: (Serious Delirium or You Will Die Tomorrow)," which is inspired by the German Expressionist film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and will fill the East Gallery of the Henry Art Museum starting Friday. Henry Auditorium, 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st Street, 206-543-2280, www.henryart.org. 7 p.m. (followed by a reception). Thurs. Dec. 15.

Last Chance

Fenomena With pen and paper, Yossi Veissid creates "Architectural Dreamscapes" without preliminary sketches or calculations, intending to suggest both destruction and optimism. 200 Roy St. (#104), 206-213-0080. Noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun.; noon-1 a.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Dec. 18.

Seattle Central Community College "Youth in Focus Photography Project" presents the latest group of images from the perspective of Seattle urban youth. M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery, SCCC, 1701 Broadway Ave., 206-344-4379, www.seattlecentral.org. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 5-7 p.m. Tues.-Wed. Ends Dec. 16.

Sessions Gallery In "Real Art—A Question of Culture," an assembly of cartoon artists and illustrators turn their sardonic eyes on the art world itself. The show features Peter Bagge, Jeremy Eaton, Megan Kelso, David Lasky, Bob Rini (who doubles as a security guard at the Henry Art Gallery), and Greg Stump. 2220 N.W. Market St., 206-234-5000, www.sessionsgallery.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends Dec. 18.

Openings

Arthead Gallery An "Arthead Alumni" exhibit showcases a wide range of small-scale work by over 20 established and upcoming regional artists who've been a part of this gallery's 30-year history. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Sat. Dec. 17. 5411 Meridian Ave. N., 206-633-5544, www.bromwikstrom.com/arthead.html. Noon-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Jan. 14.

Henry Art Gallery Argentinean-born muralist and sculptor Santiago Cucullu will fill the East Gallery of the Henry with an expansive new mural and minimalist sculpture installation, "The Fates Await: (Serious Delirium or You Will Die Tomorrow)," inspired by the German Expressionist film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. (Opens Dec. 17.) Also: "150 Works of Art," a compelling exhibit designed by architects Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo allows viewers to establish their own connections between a variety of photographs, paintings, and video pieces from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. "Hershmanlandia: The Art and Films of Lynn Hershman Leeson" presents the first comprehensive look at this innovative multimedia artist's provocative work, and an exploration of our culture's symbolic communication, "Sign Language," features the photography of John Gutmann, Walker Evans, Aaron Siskind, and Weegee, among others. UW campus, 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st Street, 206-543-2280, www.henryart.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun.; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs. "Sign Language" ends Jan. 29; "Hershmanlandia" and "150 Works" end Feb. 26. Cucullu ends March 12.

No Space Gallery "Diamonds and Pearls" is a purposely eclectic assortment of new work: paintings by local artist Ryan Iverson, a line of clothing by designer Kristopher Whitman, and sculpture by Nic Barbeln and Hiro Nakanishi. Reception: 6 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 16. 534 Summit Ave. E., 206-354-9424. 2-6 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Ends Feb. 1.

Galleries

Art and Soul Celebrity photographer Nikolas Muray was both lover and friend to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo; his portraits of Kahlo have been reprinted by Art and Soul using a rare color carbon printing process. 2860 N.W. Market St., 206-297-1223. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Ends Dec. 30.

Art Institute of Seattle The 23rd Annual Faculty Show features design, media art, fashion, photography, installations, and other work. Reception: 4-6 p.m. Tues. Dec. 20. 2323 Elliott Ave., 206-233-0680, www.ais.edu. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sat. Ends Jan. 31.

Art/Not Terminal Mixed-media abstract figures inhabit paintings by Venezuelan "New Age" artist Leopolld J. Cardozo in "Heretic: Retrospective of a Choice." Also: "Winter Sparkle," dream-inspired paintings by Haitian artist Yanick Moravia, and handmade books, illustrations, and a paper corset by Elizabeth Beronich Sheets. (Show also includes holiday gifts for sale.) 2045 Westlake Ave., 206-233-0680, www.antgallery.org. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. "Winter" ends Jan. 4. "Heretic" ends Jan. 5.

ArtsWest "Personal Voices and Visions" features mixed-media pictures by Arden Charles, paper kimonos using traditional Japanese paper and techniques by Karen O'Hanlon, and Asian-influenced encaustic paintings by Genie Rognier. 4711 California Ave. S.W., 206-938-0963, www.artswest.org. Noon-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Dec. 31.

Ballard/Fetherston Intriguing new paintings by Michael Shultheis, whose past passions for math and economics slip into his acrylic paintings as seemingly random numbers and subconscious calculations. If synapses were paintable, they might look like this. 818 E. Pike St., 206-322-9440, www.ballardfetherstongallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Jan. 7.