Thomas Alix Johnston

Seiji Yabuki – Part 2

Thomas Alix Johnston — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:03:54 +0000

In the previous post I wrote about how Seiji and I met when we were working at Atelier 17 in 1980. In the summer of 1982, Annie and I returned to Paris so that I could continue working at the atelier in Montmartre. Seiji arranged a sublet for us at Le Bateau Lavoir, walking distanceContinue reading →

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Seiji Yabuki

Thomas Alix Johnston — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:23:15 +0000

Early years 1966-1981 Among the multiple facets of Seiji, he was known to many for his kindness and pursuit of  beauty, in all its forms. Simply put, he was a dreamer, a poet, author, painter, printmaker, photographer, illustrator, connoisseur, chef, and collector. He traveled the world in search of  beauty. His travels took him toContinue reading →

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No Kings

Thomas Alix Johnston — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:25:49 +0000

We’ve seen the many excellent photographs and video documenting this important day from citizens of all ages, who came together to express their love of country and compassion for the Constitution of The United States. This No Kings march is one of many in the United States and in other countries around the world. WeContinue reading →

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Free Speech

Thomas Alix Johnston — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:59:35 +0000

September 20, 2025. Seattle citizens come together in support of Free Speech and the Constitution. KOMO Plaza, home of ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group.

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Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei

Thomas Alix Johnston — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:14:06 +0000

When I first heard that the Seattle Art Museum was presenting an exhibition of the works of Ai Weiwei at three locations this year, I was excited about the opportunity to see more than just an occasional piece in a gallery or museum or on the internet. Though I admit, I contributed my first IGContinue reading →

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Rudolf Broulim 1943-2025

Thomas Alix Johnston — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:19:17 +0000

Rest in peace dear friend. b. Prague, February 14, 1943 d. Veurne on June 18, 2025 Three related posts: Lithography with Rudolf Broulim, Antwerp, Belgium Stone Lithography with Rudolf Broulim Dark Star – hand drawn lithograph on stone

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Hands Off Seattle

Thomas Alix Johnston — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:53:55 +0000

On April 5, Seattle showed up in the thousands, joining concerned citizens across the nation and around the world, to peacefully express their concerns for Democracy, all it represents, and all that is under threat. They gathered at Seattle Center, known for its iconic Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Museum of Pop Culture. Other culturalContinue reading →

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Snoqualmie Falls

Thomas Alix Johnston — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:50:42 +0000

We spent the night of October 31, 2019, the day the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe closed on purchasing Snoqualmie Falls, the Salish Lodge and Spa. The property was purchased from the Muckleshoot Tribe. The Salish Lodge is managed by Seattle based company Columbia Hospitality. It is an on-going effort by the tribe to reclaim itsContinue reading →

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Richard Serra

Thomas Alix Johnston — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:08:00 +0000

The Olympic Sculpture Park on the 9th day of January 2025, in the brilliant, late afternoon Winter light.

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Happy New Year 2025

Thomas Alix Johnston — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:50:33 +0000

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