Henry Art Gallery Announces Centennial Exhibitions and Transformation
The Henry Art Gallery, located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2027 with a series of ambitious exhibitions and a significant institutional transformation. The museum, which was Washington State's first art museum and the Pacific Northwest's only museum exclusively dedicated to contemporary art, will mark its centennial with two landmark exhibitions: 'The Henry Collection at 100' and 'Invention into Existence.' 'The Henry Collection at 100' will explore the museum's century-long history of collecting through a contemporary lens, featuring both iconic and lesser-known works from its nearly 30,000-object collection. 'Invention into Existence' will showcase nearly 20 artists and 30 works, including new commissions, that delve into the hopes, dreams, and anxieties surrounding rapidly evolving technologies. Additionally, the Henry will unveil a major new site-responsive work by Los Angeles-based artist Amir H. Fallah, titled 'A Declaration,' ...
