Announcing Fall 2024 Exhibitions

This fall, the Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington will present two major solo exhibitions by pioneering artists A.K. Burns and Tala Madani, complemented by two focused presentations of works from the Henry’s extensive collection.

A.K. Burns applies a feminist, queer lens across video, sculpture, photography, and installation. What is Perverse is Liquid, the first comprehensive Northwest presentation by the New York-based artist, includes works from the Negative Space series (2015–23), a multi-part film project that explores the intersections of gender, labor, and ecology within speculative fiction narratives. Tala Madani takes the next steps in her practice with an all-new, commissioned presentation. The exhibition highlights the Iranian artist’s provocative and often darkly humorous paintings, animations, and drawings that explore themes of gender, communication, and structures of power.

 These large-scale exhibitions will be complemented by two exhibitions highlighting works from the Henry’s collection: Overexposures: Photographs from the Henry Collection and the first of two focused presentations of new acquisitions. Ongoing exhibitions include Lucy Kim: Mutant Optics, which fuses printmaking and biological media; Christine Sun Kim’s Ghost(ed) Notes, a newly commissioned mural that explores the social dimensions and dynamics of sound; and Henry Offsite at Volunteer Park, which features the sculptural work of Chloë Bass.

Together, these exhibitions center art and artists, amplify diverse and often underrepresented voices, and offer immersive experiences that delve into significant contemporary issues.