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ryan james fine arts
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Kirkland art gallery featuring modern, abstract and conceptual arts
Art History: Candy Canes by Sarah Graham 2011. Taking something small and insignificant, and turning it into something visually arresting. This piece really epitomises everything my work is about, unashamed colour, kitsch playfulness, nostalgia, and the illusion of reality #arts #History
December 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We took the day off. Gallery closed today (Thursday). Enjoy your Holiday
December 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Gallery open today (Wednesday) till 3p #Kirkland #arts
December 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Color me your color, baby
Color me your color, darling
Come up off your color chart
I know where you're coming from

Color me (call me) on the line
Color me, call me any, anytime
Color me (call me) I'll arrive
You can call me any day or night

Have a joyous colorful Holiday
-the Gallery Gang
December 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
New artworks added to our Rental Library from Gallery Artist Nino Yuniardi #Kirkland #arts
December 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Art History: J.C. Leyendecker's Yule Cover: A famous 1931 illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, showcasing classic American holiday cheer #Kirkland #Arts #history
December 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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December 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Art History: “Untitled” 1991 (Portrait of Ross in L.A.) consists of a weight of 175 pounds of shiny candy. The work’s physical form change with each display The label lists its ideal weight of the subject referred to in the title, Ross Laycock, the artist’s partner who died from AIDS
December 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Art History: Canadian Syrup Can Design (c. 1954): Designed by Sylva LeBrun for Dominion & Grimm, this nostalgic image of a Quebec sugarbush became a national symbol, featured on countless cans #Kirkland #arts #history
December 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Art History: Stroke by Anya Gallaccio (1994-present): A room painted with dark chocolate, which viewers often lick, touch, and carve initials into, highlighting its edible and ephemeral nature #Kirkland #arts #History
December 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
New artworks added to our Rental Library from Gallery Artist Ruby Lindner #Kirkland #arts
December 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Celebrating the holidays with artworks from Gallery Artist Kevin Cosley and Guest Ceramicist Addy Sechler #Kirkland #Arts
December 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Annual gallery objects presentation featuring artwork from Guest Ceramicist Addy Sechler #Kirkland #arts
December 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Art History: Bergen boasts the world’s biggest gingerbread village, its Pepperkakebyen built every year by materials baked by its schools and citizens.
December 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Wonderful night with the Kirkland Downtown Association for their annual Santa Letter Writing Party #Kirkland #community
December 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Art History: Two Women Drinking Beers 1878. Manet's depiction of women drinking beer signifies Parisian modernity, social commentary on class/gender, commodification #Kirkland #arthistory
December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
New artworks added to our Rental Library from Gallery Artist Paul Young #Kirkland #arts
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Art History: 2013 art installation by Finnish artist Erno-Erik Raitanen Cotton Candy Works a series of site-specific ephemeral cotton candy installations that visitors were encouraged to eat or pull apart. Each sculpture only lasts a few hours before the sugar reverts to its original crystal form
December 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Doors Open for our annual December Objects presentation. Featuring works from Ceramicists; Tomoko Meier, Addy Sechler, and David Traylor #Kirkland #community
December 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Art History: Gustav Klimt, Polecat Fur 1916. Belongs to female fatale collection of Klimt, his fascination with the female form motivated him to produce artwork admiring woman. The rugged composition depicts an intriguing woman as she dances within her fur coat, seducing her eyes at the viewer
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Everyone squeezing in for skating in the park. Kirkland's first holiday ice rink brought to you by the Kirkland Downtown Association. Open now till January 11th at Peter Kirk Park
#Kirkland #community
December 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Art History: Andy Warhol’s Brillo Boxes are precise copies of commercial packaging. While they fulfill the idea that art should imitate life, they also raise questions about how we identify and value something as art. #Kirkland #arts
December 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This Giving Tuesday make a donation to support the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Dedicated to strengthening businesses and the greater community by fostering collaboration and supporting initiatives that drive growth. We work to ensure a thriving economic future #Kirkland #givingtuesday
December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
New works added to our Artwork Rental Library from Gallery Artist Heather Adamek. #Kirkland #arts
December 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM