Frye Art Museum Marks 75th Anniversary with Five Spring 2027 Exhibitions
In celebration of its seventy-fifth anniversary, the Frye Art Museum will unveil five exhibitions in spring 2027, each showcasing the museum's unique viewpoint and its commitment to connecting Seattle with contemporary art and artists. Featured is a collaboration between self-taught midcentury artist Esther Hamerman, known for her depictions of migration and urban life, and her great-granddaughter, contemporary artist Nicole Eisenman. The season will also highlight several recent additions to the Frye's collection, including a monumental cedar sculpture by Ursula von Rydingsvard, which will engage with existing works. Additionally, Seattle artists Stefan Gonzales and Serrah Russell will present projects that explore the museum's history. The exhibition Under the Sky will display landscape paintings from the Frye Founding Collection alongside period photographs for the first time. The anniversary festivities will extend into spring 2027.
Key facts
- The Frye Art Museum's 75th anniversary program continues in spring 2027 with five exhibitions.
- Esther Hamerman, a self-taught artist, is shown alongside her great-granddaughter Nicole Eisenman.
- Hamerman's midcentury works address migration, family and city life.
- Recent additions to the Frye collection are introduced in the season.
- A monumental cedar sculpture by Ursula von Rydingsvard enters dialogue with the museum's holdings.
- Seattle artists Stefan Gonzales and Serrah Russell present new projects on the archive and the Frye's history.
- Under the Sky unites Founding Collection landscape paintings with contemporaneous photographs for the first time.
Entities
Artists
- Esther Hamerman
- Nicole Eisenman
- Ursula von Rydingsvard
- Stefan Gonzales
- Serrah Russell
Institutions
- Frye Art Museum
Locations
- Seattle
- United States