The Seattle Mural

**Style:** Monumental abstract modernism. Paul Horiuchi's 1962 mural is one of the Pacific Northwest's great large-scale public artworks: a sweeping abstract composition made for the Century 21 Exposition, Seattle's World's Fair. Rather than telling a literal story, it works through rhythm, color, and texture, giving the wall the feel of a giant visual score. Its historical importance is tied to Seattle's mid-century optimism. Originally installed over a reflecting pool, it now forms the dramatic backdrop to the Mural Amphitheatre, where concerts, films, and civic gatherings give the work an ongoing public life. It is a mural that feels both ceremonial and relaxed, very much in tune with Seattle's mixture of modernist ambition and open-air culture.

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA