The Frye Art Museum in Seattle has opened three new summer exhibitions: Hugh Hayden's 'American Vernacular,' Jamie Wyeth's 'Unsettled,' and the latest installment of the 'Boren Banner Series' featuring photography by Tarrah Krajnak. The exhibitions were launched with a summer reception on July 11. Krajnak's banner, which blends performance, art, and photography, is displayed on the museum's exterior wall until Sept. 28. Wyeth's indoor exhibit includes paintings and sculptures, notably pieces from his 'Screen Door Sequence,' and runs until Oct. 5. Hayden's show, a collection of mixed-media sculptures organized into thematic spaces like the nursery and the gym, is on view until Sept. 28.
These exhibitions matter because they showcase a diverse range of contemporary and historical artistic practices, from Wyeth's narrative-driven paintings to Hayden's provocative commentary on American culture and parenthood. The Frye's 'Boren Banner Series' continues to highlight regional artists, reinforcing the museum's commitment to community engagement. Together, the shows offer visitors a rich, multi-sensory experience that challenges traditional art historical narratives and invites deeper reflection on identity, family, and belonging.