"Postmodernism is an academic theory, originating in academia with an academic elite, not in the world of women and men, where feminist theory is rooted."
~Catharine MacKinnon

Its great to see these works. Despite there being less artists, there is still too much work for the tiny room. One hopes that they can open up another space for this important exhibit. I find it odd that you would call out Jacob's good doer-ness, yet let Susie Lee's exploitative portraits off the hook. These two seem to generate an interesting conversion together, despite the difference of themes. How do we cope with death and political differences today? Are you saying it notable to point out Jeff Jahn's work since why and heck is this shlock in the exhibit? The fellow needs an editor for his blog and to be taught the finer points of using a jigsaw, especially since he tries to place himself in the camp of Judd and Kelly. You did not mention Paul Rucker's works, which have some interesting things going on, but suffer from the cramp-ness of the space.

If TAM wants to raise money to mount an invitational for academics and their friends or to have a show devoted to Canadians who do conceptual work, they need to get out there and raise the funds for it the old fashioned way–honestly.

At least when the Whitney Museum of American Art mounts the much reviled Whitney Biennale, they do not stoop to duping a struggling class of people out their rent money under the guise of an "entrance fee" for a "competition" when they have virtually no chance of inclusion.

Someone at TAM needs to learn that the community does not serve the Curator, but it is the Curator that serves the community–especially in these hard times.

Hurrah, the Bi is open. I continue to be so grateful for TAM and its leaders. Too bad it's not in Seattle. The show is always a must see regardless of controversy or quality. I'll restrain my opinions of the works here.

GO SEE IT!!!

Congratulations on your participation in the show. My commenting was not on museum admission, but inless TAM has changed their admission policy, the only way one can enter the museum to see the Biennale is by paying admission at the desk or by buying an annual membership.

1-The entrance fee I refer to is the fee that ARTISTS PAY to have their work CONSIDERED for show

2-there has always been a fee to be considered for the show although the artists who were invited by the curator this year possibly may not have been charged the fee.

I take issue only with the process that was used to handle this. I look forward to seeing your piece.

irony |ˈīrənē, ˈiərnē|
noun ( pl. ironies )

• a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.

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There is a third Thursday free admission for all!

A trip there can be enhanced by going another 25 miles down I5 to take a walk on the trails of the wonderful Nisqually delta to see the birds and think about the Northwest Coastal Native who originally lived there. A wonderful experience where the land meets the sea at the mouth of a River fed by Mt. Rainier. A few more miles gets you a meal in Olympia.

http://nisquallydeltarestoration.org/

@9

There is a third Thursday free admission for all!

A trip there can be enhanced by going another 25 miles down I5 to take a walk on the trails of the wonderful Nisqually delta to see the birds and think about the Northwest Coastal Natives who originally lived there. A wonderful experience where the land meets the sea at the mouth of a River fed by Mt. Rainier. A few more miles gets you a meal in Olympia.

http://nisquallydeltarestoration.org/

Of course it stands to reason and certainly didn't affect Miss Jen's "good judgement" in her choice of mentioning Susie Lee's work with a call out since-well-SHE IS one of the subjects!! (SO LAME!) It's also questionable (after polling 7 gay people first for their take on this-just to be fair) if your 'sloppy-snarky' toss in of "full of Queers" is not just plain offensive and wrong. Not one thought it was okay and you should not have used it! Savage, well maybe-you NO WAY! After commending the good work of Rock Hushka and TAM by bravely featuring HIDE AND SEEK and respectfully referring to "people of color" in the exhibition you sling that shit. No thanks and shame on you. Let's not forget the awkward and ugly "Jencident" when you so wrongly stuck your big ol' UGG moccasin in your mouth with the "store front-first nations" debacle!!! ugh, remember that one, Jen???

find below the Urban Dictionary definition:

queer: Originally pejorative for gay, now being reclaimed by some gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons as a self-affirming umbrella term. Caution: still extremely offensive when used as an epithet.

*Jen, last time I checked you were neither "gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered" but heterosexual and engaged to a man. It is used here as an epithet.

Y'all figured out by now that Jen Graves IS Northwest Mystic, right?

About northwest mystic,

WHERE’S THE BEEF? Have you been able to tell the difference between ordinary beef and ANGUS beef?

I’ve had a strange sense of who northwest mystic might be for some time. There have been some things to counter this but still I can imagine it. There is a northwest art critic who did pretty well for a time. This critic’s initials are MK. One of the names initialed rhymes with “ANGUS.”

I don’t think of nm being crazy as some suggest, but an extremely angry or hurt person or friend or group of artists who feel they have been seriously wronged by the main column writer here. Enough to carry on a sustained assault on that writer. The writing of nm is not up to the standard of MK but one who knows the inside story of the clash of the local critics over recent years can imagine MK still being livid in the face and countenance. Evidence is MK is rather sensitive to the use of the term “Queer.” I can imagine nm with a drained bottle of Jim Beam lashing out in barely recognizable blather. The writing is kind of like WUI (writing under the influence). nm erupts like a small atomic bomb and doesn’t take prisoners. In this recent post (#13), nm, offers nm’s proof of a possible awkward moment for Graves producing a pleasurable efflux from nm. My God, an 88 comment Slog article.

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archive…

An article in which it’s possible to accuse Graves of many things but difficult to look to her careful writing for actual clues. At least one thing’s clear, nm appears to be an avid reader of Jen Graves.

MK is too smart to use the handle Northwest Mystic. Whoever is using that handle is intentionally trying to build up negative feelings towards the old school group of artists called The Northwest Mystics. I would be surprised if MK even bothers to read this column. Get a clue.

About GFinholt,

Not only is your accusatory rant unbelievably inappropriate and insanely foolish-as in "you've crossed the line cuckoo"-your obsession with 'all things Jen' and your effette cheerleading of the whole scene is obnoxious on several fronts. Word of advice-GBaby...
GET.....A.....LIFE!!

There is little, if anything, that links Jen Graves and Mathew Kangas as anything other than two people residing in the same city with a Seattle art world presence. To say that MK would feel at all threatened or challenged by JG in anyway professionally or journalistically is laughable( let alone act like that). JG is a hipster, 'of the people kinda sideshow' with a title of art critic. MK is a well educated and erudite scholar of Art History with a long admirable career who you owe an apology to, GFinholt.

"Frack you later, Frankenpuss." ~Mr. Furious

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High ya, nw mystical person,
Another eruption, eh? You’ve managed to skirt my pointing out that a little earlier how your rant about what you characterize as Jen’s store window error is not supported in her text. You were clearly wrong even though Jen may make mistakes. This time you’re completely wrong, factually, again saying there’s no connection between you’re Matthew and Jen but for them living in the same city. I didn’t mention any names but you’re the one who puts one on the screen for everyone to see. Don’t you ever admit to your mistakes? Below is an article that shows a serious connection between them and raises possible serious behavior on his part.

http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Conte…

So, can you say “I made a booboo or are you going to erupt again? “ You describe your Matthew as kind of hopelessly vain and snooty. You say he would never read Jen so why would comments about him affect him? Both Jen and I believe your Matthew is quite a guy and we do very much appreciate his skills and positive contributions. I sort of sense your Matthew appreciates a larger frame of things and has quite a sense of humor. I found it amazing that he called the local painter Larry Heald the last of the northwest mystics but then added that so much of the local painting continued mystical qualities. Heald did some wonderful crazy stuff.

Affectionately yours,
GFinholt