Want great art from many notable artists but don't want to spend your kid's college fund? Want to try a bunch of cool pieces for a few months just to see if they work? You need to check out the Seattle Art Museum gallery. There you'll find pieces from a number of top flight artists that you can rent for 3-6 months. If you like it, buy it. If not, return it and get another.
The gallery itself can be a little difficult to navigate. They display a couple dozen works, sometimes featuring a given artist or a set of new works. The rest of the pieces are stored on sliding pegboard walls or in racks alphabetized by artist. However the staff is particularly helpful. They know their artists and they know where the pieces can be found. They will even help match tastes to styles, and will give display guidance as well.
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