The Virginia and Bagley Wright Collection

by Trevor J. Fairbrother

Published in conjunction with the March 1999 exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum of 72 selections from the Wright collection of contemporary art. Rather than offering a summary history of postwar art told through the examples that the Wrights have acquired, the volume seeks to distill and honor some of their many achievements. Two introductory essays (one by Bagley Wright describing their lives as collectors, and the other describing the Wright's campaign for contemporary art in Seattle), include many color and b&w illustrations of paintings as well as the Wrights, their home, and various museums. The pictorial essay consists of color reproductions of the Seattle exhibition. Distributed by the University of Washington Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Art

208 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Phillip]

Interesting Historical / Biographical Information regarding Wright's and development of Seattle Art.

Organization of Pictures is strange. Titles and Labels are in Appendix at end. Nice graphics but tough to follow and put into context.

[Bryan]

Having grown up in Seattle, it was interesting to see a book covering the art collections of a prominent Seattle art collector couple. As contemporary art goes, I liked some of it, disliked some of it and was just baffled by some of it.