Tacoma Art Museum made painter Michael Brophy’s name. And after he almost burned to death in his bed, the blaze consumed his imagination, and he became the star of the Northwest Biennial.
Curator Rock Hushka explains why the most important art show in two states is in Tacoma, not Seattle or Portland, and what the twenty-four winning artists say about the vision of our region.
How do you translate a performance for audiences who can’t hear? With sign language, a fascinating dramatic art form that requires the whole body and soul. But it’s harder to sign George Carlin than Chris Rock.
