Praise for Ryohei Tanaka

Lots to report today.  I was psyched that The Stranger's Jen Graves highlighted Ryohei Tanka's paper cuts on The Slog this week.  If you haven't seen the show in person yet, swing by the gallery next Thursday for the monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk, from 6 to 9 pm.  I am also putting up a good selection of matchbox labels, vintage postcards, black & white photos of Japan in the 1920s, old commercial goods and hotel luggage labels, and one cool Pro Wrestling poster, all part of Cullom Gallery's Third Annual Summer Ephemera Show, which will run only through Saturday, August 14.  The International District is also hosting JamFest this summer on every first Thursday of the month through September.  The music lineup and ticket info can be found here.

First Thursday Gallery Walk

August 5th, 6 - 9 pm

Cullom Gallery

603 S Main Street

Seattle, WA  98104

Map

On View:

Cuttin' It Up: Paper Cuts by Ryohei Tanka

Third Annual Summer Ephemera Show

Both through Saturday, August 14, 2010

 

Only on the web...

I have to share these two cool online viewing tools I've been enjoying lately.  My web designer, Stephanie Krimmel, showed me the first, and the second I found while looking for more information about the Boston MFA's collection of Japanese postcards.  Both are beautiful examples of how the web can greatly enhance our enjoyment of art.  Yep, I said it.  The web can enhance our experience with art.  I know that borders on heresy in many circles, but I think you'll agree that these online exhibits go a long way toward elucidating two collections that would otherwise be difficult to get your mind and your eyes around, in a single sitting. And in the case of the first example, would be impossible to see in a visit to a single museum (check it out to learn more).  Does anyone else have favorite tools like these that they visit?  I'd love to add a sidebar list to Megane.

My first fave is the Seattle Art Museum's Deer Scroll exhibit.

(from the Deer Scroll)

The second is the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's exhibit of The Art of the Japanese Postcard. 

(one card from the Lauder Collection, MFA, Boston)