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Frye Art Museum

The Frye Art Museum, founded in 1952 by Charles and Emma Frye, is located in Seattle, Washington. It was established to house their collection of late 19th and early 20th-century European paintings. The museum features notable works by artists such as Franz von Stuck, Wilhelm Leibl and Félix Ziem. It focuses on European academic art and American modernism, offering dynamic exhibitions, educational programs, and community events. The Frye Art Museum is a key cultural institution in Seattle, dedicated to preserving and showcasing its founders’ legacy while engaging with contemporary art practices. Read more about Museums.

A figurative painting on linen depicting three women in red-patterned undergarments with stylized features, interacting with a surreal floral object composed of petals resembling human eyes.

The Eyes Have It: Hayv Kahraman Pairs Seduction and Surveillance at Seattle’s Frye Museum

The artist's eyes reflect how refugees, both individuals and larger populations, are under constant scrutiny while, at the same time, often socially invisible.
By Brian Karl
A large 2D statue of a man

Where to See the Best Art in Seattle: From Eclectic Museums to Exciting Community Projects

Is Seattle still a thriving hub of the arts? Observer correspondent Nick Hilden says yes.
By Nick Hilden
The 2011 LISTE Art Fair. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Art Market Hits ‘Mania Phase,’ School Fights Air Rights Decision—and More

While the art market is still soaring, scholars warn it's headed for a “severe correction.”
By Alanna Martinez
The Seattle Art Museum's sculpture garden. Photo: Courtesy Paul Macapia © 2008 Calder Foundation/ Artist Rights Society (ARS), New York)

An Art Fair, Courtesy of Paul Allen, Premieres in Seattle

By Alanna Martinez
The exhibition "#SocialMedium" is currently open to the public at the Frye Art Museum. (Courtesy Frye Art Museum's Twitter)

Art World Abstracts: Crowdsourced Museum Shows are Trending, and More!

By Alanna Martinez

Graham Nickson’s Paintings Are Extreme, Important

By Hilton Kramer
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