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Lectures and Events
Akio Takamori The ceramic artist discusses his current exhibit of figurative sculptures with Rock Hushka, TAM's curator of contemporary and Northwest art. 6 p.m. Thurs. June 15. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253-272-4258, www.tacomaartmuseum.org. Free.
Jim Nichols on Maya Lin's "Systematic Landscapes" The professor from UW's College of Architecture and Urban Planning remarks on the artist's intuitive use of landforms in her work. 7 p.m. Thurs. June 15. Henry Art Gallery, 15th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 41st St., 206-543-2280, www.henryart.org. Free.
Bellevue Sculpture Exhibit 2006 Appetizers, live music, and, of course, sculpture will be featured at the opening of the city's biennial international show at the new City Hall, hosted by Bellevue Mayor Grant Degginger. 6-8 p.m. Sat. June 17. City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Free. Exhibit of 40 sculptures ends Oct. 9.
Openings
Ballard Fetherston Brooklyn artist David Konigsberg's new paintings present richly imagined vessels and creatures in flight. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Fri. June 16. 818 E. Pike St., 206-322-9440, www.ballardfetherstongallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends July 21.
Crawl Space Motocross and learning how to climb a tree are two of the behaviors explored in the seven videos of "Grown Accustomed," by Cat Clifford, Scott Kildall, Anne Mathern, Rachel Rampleman, UW Self-Organizing Systems Lab, and Tony Weathers. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Sat. June 17. 504 E. Denny Way #1, 206-322-5752, www.crawlspacegallery.com. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends July 9.
Henry Art Gallery On display in the elevator, "And Deer and Trees and Things" are three videos by Cat Clifford exploring Western landscapes, and "Current: River Photography from the Monsen Collection" features the work of four photographers. Both open June 20. Also: Maya Lin plays with blocks, shadows, wire, and perspective in "Systematic Landscapes," the visionary artist/architect's first museum show in eight years. It's an expansive collection of gallery-filling sculptures, smaller works, and her models for the ongoing Confluence Project, seven sites along the Columbia River commemorating the journey of Lewis and Clark. Highlights include Water Line, a wire topography that webs across the East Gallery, and 2x4 Landscape, a wavy hill made of 65,000 blocks of hemlock. Also: This year's UW MFA students present their thesis work in various media. 15th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 41st St., 206-543-2280, www.henryart.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs. MFA ends June 18. "Deer" ends Aug. 20. "Systematic" ends Sept. 3. "Current" ends Sept. 17.
Photographic Center Northwest This thesis exhibition features diverse work by three graduating students: Jo Johnson, Maylee Noah, and Loewyn Young. Opens Fri. June 16. 900 12th Ave., 206-720-7222, www.pcnw.org. Noon-9:30 p.m. Mon., 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends July 11.
Viveza Grief, hope, and renewal are the subjects of "Codex Specilias," palimpsest resin paintings by Rebecca Woodhouse. Opens Wed. June 14. 2604 Western Ave., 206-956-3584, www.viveza.com. Noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Ends July 16.
Last Chance
ArtsWest "Nature and Notions" features mixed-media work by Richard Lawson, Darwin Nordin, and Mollari Sederberg. 4711 California Ave. S.W., 206-938-0963, www.artswest.org. Noon-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends June 18.
Bellevue Arts Museum "Rozome Masters of Japan" showcases the unique Japanese art of batik with work by 15 artists. Also: Asian textiles inform the work of two American artists in "Wrapped in Color: Kimonos by Tim Harding, Jackets by Jon Eric Riis." 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, 425-519-0770, www.bellevuearts.org. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. (until 9 p.m. Thurs.), 11 a.m-5:30 p.m. Sun. Both end June 18.
CoCA "Fotosaurios" are painted photos by Spanish cinematographer Carlos Saura. 410 Dexter Ave. N., 206-728-1980, www.cocaseattle.org. Noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Ends June 20.
Howard/Mandville Kent Lovelace's elegant copper paintings of rural landscapes. 120 Park Lane, Suite D, Kirkland, 425-889-8212, www.howardmandville.com. Ends June 18.
James Harris In "About Strange Lands: Sculpture and Watercolor," Claire Cowie explores objectification and preconception with a large sculpted white rhino, a meerkat, and sketches. 309A Third Ave. S., 206-903-6220, www.jamesharrisgallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat., by appointment Tues. Ends June 17.
Museum of Glass "Czech Glass, 1945-1980: Design in an Age of Adversity" presents glasswork from a difficult era in Czech postwar history. Museum of Glass, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma, 253-284-4750, www.museumofglass.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. (until 8 p.m. every third Thurs.), noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends June 18.
Wall Space Aline Smithson has got Mom posed Whistler-style in various incongruous settings, to greatly amusing effect, while Gregg Krogstad explores nature and Ron Reeder examines the human body. All are photographs. 600 First Ave. #322, 206-749-9133, www.wallspaceseattle.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends June 16.
Galleries
Art/Not Terminal "Scapes," oil paintings by Mark Eaton, and "Souls," erotic photography by John Tozzi. 2045 Westlake Ave., 206-233-0680, www.antgallery.org. "Souls" hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-6 p.m. Sat., 1:30-5 p.m. Sun. "Scapes" hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Both end July 6.
