Publications

The Frye’s Publications program reflects the museum’s dedication to supporting local and global artists and to fostering contemporary scholarship on historical subject matter. 

Books

The Frye’s print catalogues offer a lasting record of the museum’s exhibition program and often provide emerging artists with their first publication. Whether uncovering a significant trend in contemporary art or presenting a new perspective on the museum’s collection, Frye books showcase the scholarship of the museum’s curatorial staff, as well as guest curators, artists, academics, and experts from an array of disciplines. Books are available for purchase online and by calling the Museum Store at 206 432 8201 or emailing store@fryemuseum.org.

A book sitting on a shelf

Frye Salon + Jonathan Lasker

Edited by Jamilee Lacy

Softcover, 60 pages

2026

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Photo of a white book with the words "Floor to Ceiling" and "Selections from Charles and Emma Frye's Collection" in black text and a painting of a nude woman and cupid in an ornate frame

Floor to Ceiling

Introduction by Jamilee Lacy

Hardcover, 160 pages

2025

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Cover of the exhibition monograph Stephanie Syjuco: After/Images, featuring a black and white image of a woman in a dress whose face is obscured by a hand superimposed on the image

Stephanie Syjuco: After/Images

Edited by Georgia Erger, with contributions by Aruna D’Souza and Ekalan Hou

Softcover, 128 pages

2024

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The cover of the exhibition monograph Clarissa Tossin: to take root among the starts, featuring a photo of a silicone case of a tree

Clarissa Tossin: to take root among the stars

Edited by Georgia Erger, with contributions by Vic Brooks and Leslie Dick

Softcover, 128 pages 

2023

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Exhibition Brochures

Exhibition brochures include artist interviews, scholarly responses, and poignant essays that consider the works on view at the museum in relation to resonant subjects of our time. These free publications are available in print during the run of our exhibitions and on exhibition webpages as digital downloads.

A cover of an exhibition brochure for Twilight Child with a photograph of a young Asian man holding a sculpture

Twilight Child: Antonia Kuo and Martin Wong

Exhibition Text and Interview with Antonia Kuo

Cover of the brochure for Sky Hopinka: Subterranean Ceremonies at the Frye Art Museum

Sky Hopinka: Subterranean Ceremonies

Exhibition Text plus Writing by Dylan Robinson, Stó:lō scholar and artist and Skwah First Nation member

Cover of an exhibition brochure for Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy with a blurrry image of people play wrestling

Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy

Rafael Soldi in conversation with Luisebastián Sanabria

Blog

The Frye’s blog offers a range of perspectives and contexts for exhibitions and the museum’s collection, including the writings and reflections of museum staff members, artists, and guest contributors.