704 Terry Ave, 622-9250
ALAN MAGEE
A comprehensive traveling retrospective including nearly 100 paintings, prints, and sculptures spanning three decades of work. Opening reception Fri Jan 28, 6-8 pm. Alan Magee lectures Sat Jan 29, 2 pm. Barry Lopez and Magee appear together for an onstage conversation Sun Jan 30, 2 pm.
MARK RYDEN
In a giant and welcome leap, the Frye exhibits one of pop surrealism's finest painters. With Wondertoonel, Ryden goes well beyond easy kitsch, drawing on a tradition of underground art that nods to everything from Bosch and Dali to Little Golden Books. He produces painstakingly painted canvases of big-eyed children in environments rat-packed with nutty and telling details. Through Feb 13.
HENRY ART GALLERY
15th Ave NE and NE 41st St, 543-2280.
AXEL LIEBER
The German artist's awe-inspiring Release is on display and he will be creating new installations in the Open Gallery until Dec 17. Through May 1.
WOW (THE WORK OF THE WORK)
Chief curator Elizabeth Brown organized this spectacular new show, which features the work of Kimsooja, Steve McQueen, Catherine Yass, and Gary Hill. The connective tissue between all the disparate strands of the exhibit is the viewer's response, which can move from meditative to agitated and back again.Through Feb 6.
TACOMA ART MUSEUM
1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, 253-272-4258.
MARSDEN HARTLEY
This retrospective exhibition of more than 50 works includes paintings and works on paper by the key member of America's first artistic avant-garde. Through May 1.
GALLERY OPENINGS
HELLO CENTRAL, GIVE ME HEAVEN, HELLO CENTRAL, GIVE ME NO MAN'S LAND
This little gallery in downtown Tacoma presents more challenging artwork per square foot than anywhere else in Seattle or Tacoma. Its latest exhibit, a new work by Mary Simpson, Rob Millis, and Fionn Meade, continues the winning streak. Tollbooth Gallery, 1118 Commerce St, Tacoma, 253-572-0995. Through March 19.
KAMALA DOLPHIN-KINGSLEY
See Suggests on page 19. Opening reception Sat Feb 5, 7-10 pm. Bluebottle Art Gallery, 415 E Pine St, 325-1592. Through Feb 27.
ROGER FELDMAN
The sculptor presents a site-specific installation entitled Rock. Feldman lectures at the gallery Sat Jan 29, 12 pm. Suyama Space, 2324 Second Ave, 256-0809. Through April 22.
KAREN KOSOGLAD, PAMELA MILLS
A retrospective exhibit of paintings by two Puget Sound artists. Opening reception Wed Feb 2, 7-9 pm. Gallery 110, 110 S Washington St, 624-9336. Through Feb 26.
UW MFA ALUMNI INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION
The UW School of Art alumni including Carol Bolt, Jaq Chartier (who will be signing copies of her new book, Testing), Brain Murphy, and Mary Ann Peters exhibit their work. Opening reception Jan 27, 5-7 pm. SAM Rental/Sales Gallery, 1220 Third Ave, 343-1101. Through Feb 26.
TSUNAMI RELIEF DAY
Local arts venues are donating a portion of their admissions proceeds on January 28 to the American Red Cross. Participating museums include Capitol Hill Arts Center, Frye Art Museum, Henry Art Gallery, the Museum of Flight, Museum of History and Industry, Seattle Academy of Fine Art, Seattle Art Museum, and Wing Luke Asian Museum.
