See "Gauguin & Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise" at the Seattle Art Museum

Seattle Art Museum presents the only United States stop for Gauguin & Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise, a landmark show highlighting the complex relationship between Paul Gauguin's work and the art and culture of Polynesia. The exhibition, on view at SAM Downtown February 9 through April 29, 2012, includes about 50 of Gauguin's brilliantly hued paintings, sculptures and works on paper, which are displayed alongside 60 major examples of Polynesian sculpture that fueled his search for the exotic. Organized by the Art Centre Basel, the show is comprised of works on loan from some of the world's most prestigious museums and private collections. For more information, visit seattleartmuseum.org/gauguin.

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• Polynesia
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[punagurl8]

I'd planned on spending an hour or so at this SAM exhibit yesterday. When I finally looked at my watch, three and a half hours had passed! This is an amazing exhibit. Gauguin rules! Now I want to visit all the places that influenced Gauguin. It also made me want to return to my Hawaii home.