Seiji Yabuki – Part 2

Seiji Yabuki – Part 2

In the previous post I wrote about how Seiji and I met when we were working at Atelier 17 in 1980.

In the summer of 1982, Annie and I returned to Paris so that I could continue working at the atelier in Montmartre. Seiji arranged a sublet for us at Le Bateau Lavoir, walking distance to Atelier Lacourière-Frélaut, where I had made Metro the previous summer. In earlier blog posts I have written about working at this highly regarded printmaking atelier, the art I made there, and some of the artists I met. Continue reading →

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Seiji Yabuki

Seiji Yabuki

Early years 1966-1981

Among the multiple facets of Seiji, he was known to many for his kindness and pursuit of
 beauty, in all its forms. Simply put, he was a dreamer, a poet, author, painter, printmaker, photographer, illustrator, connoisseur, chef, and collector. He traveled the world in search of
 beauty. His travels took him to distant places on this planet. His early travels took him to all parts
 of the globe to see friends and to discover new adventures. He spoke of his early days in France, Continue reading →

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No Kings

No Kings

We’ve seen the many excellent photographs and video documenting this important day from citizens of all ages, who came together to express their love of country and compassion for the Constitution of The United States. This No Kings march is one of many in the United States and in other countries around the world.

We joined the Seattle march, from the Seattle Center, along 5th Avenue under the Monorail, to the Pike Place Market, well over a mile of people, estimated to be 90,000, many on foot, some with assistance, multi-generational families, infants, parents, grandparents, teenagers to octo/nonageneraions. Individual home-made signs with unique messages all declared a love of country with the over riding message: No Kings!

My usual approach is to document the action as a participant, marching in and with others. It was an honor to participate in this record breaking peaceful demonstration, celebrating our love of country. Toward the end of the afternoon I saw three individuals coming up First Avenue, going toward the Seattle Police Department car in the intersection.

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Free Speech

Free Speech

September 20, 2025.

Seattle citizens come together in support of Free Speech and the Constitution.

KOMO Plaza, home of ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group.

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Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei

Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei

When I first heard that the Seattle Art Museum was presenting an exhibition of the works of Ai Weiwei at three locations this year, I was excited about the opportunity to see more than just an occasional piece in a gallery or museum or on the internet. Though I admit, I contributed my first IG post about a show of his that I saw in Chicago.

Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei is a major exhibition of over 100 works, curated by FOONG Pingby, and is in its final weeks at SAM, Continue reading →

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