photography
June 13, 2024
Behind the lens
From culture to landscapes to wild animals in their natural habitats, these are Art Wolfe's 10 favorite photos, described by the photographer himself.
May 24, 2024
The wild, wild world of Art Wolfe
The UW and UW Alumni Association present Art Wolfe, '75, with the Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus, the highest honor bestowed upon a UW graduate.
March 19, 2024
In focus
Tina Dang and Miguel Laureano Damian combine their skills to create striking imagery and videos.
March 4, 2022
Show us the Shell House
Efforts to preserve and renovate the historic ASUW Shell House on the Montlake Cut continue full speed ahead.
Galaxy gazing
The Manastash Ridge, a basalt plateau that runs between Ellensburg and Yakima, is home to the UW’s 50-year-old observatory.
Biodiversity in a box
Nature photographer David Liittschwager captures biodiversity in one cubic foot of space.
December 4, 2021
Imogen exposed
Imogen Cunningham was an innovative and influential fine art photographer. A retrospective features nearly 200 of her works.
September 16, 2020
Algae's many faces
To most of us, algae is the green squishy stuff that occasionally “blooms.” But a UW neuroscience doctoral student found that algae has a creative side.
September 11, 2020
Beauty by all accounts
To experience the true beauty of the University of Washington’s Seattle campus, look no further than the photographs of Loyd Heath.
June 10, 2020
Meet the photographer: Jackie Russo
A portrait photographer in Mexico City photographed eight UW teachers for our June 2020 issue.
March 13, 2020
A legacy of caring
For a life dedicated to students of color, the UW honors Emile Pitre with the 2020 Charles E. Odegaard Award.
September 7, 2017
Birdman
“We’re in the ideal spot for owls,” says Paul Bannick, a wildlife photographer who climbs trees and hikes tundra to capture images of the nocturnal predator.
August 18, 2017
Audobon honors
Heather Roskelley, ’83, made a magical image of a notoriously elusive bird.
December 16, 2016
Up Close
A new exhibit surveying the work of Chuck Close, ’62, runs through April 2 at the Henry Art Gallery.
March 1, 2016
War is sexy. Huh?
David Shields, author, essayist and UW English professor, takes the New York Times to task in his book, "War Is Beautiful."
March 1, 2014
'Silence is a coping mechanism'
Teresa Tamura captures poignant stories of hardship from a World War II relocation center in her book "Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp."
March 1, 2012
Magic in our midst
The University of Washington is a place that nourishes us with its stunning, gorgeous physical space as well as the mind-expanding challenges we get in the classroom.
Wild art
Columns magazine is proud to present this photo essay by Art Wolfe, ’75, one of the premier wildlife and nature photographers of our time.
December 1, 2010
Special collection
The Henry Art Gallery, UW Libraries and UW Press are teaming up to bring the beauty of the Seattle Camera Club to the public.
December 1, 2008
Back in time
Frank Nowell’s photographs offer an intriguing glimpse of the UW in its infancy, and suggest the significant role the school played in introducing Seattle to the world.
September 1, 2008
Future's so bright
The UW’s recently completed capital campaign is, of course, greater than the sum of its parts — but some of its parts are pretty darn great. In this photo essay, Jeff Corwin offers nine glimpses of UW philanthropy at work in the world.
March 1, 2008
Part of the story
Luis Sinco doesn’t hold back, whether it’s getting the best picture possible in the middle of a war zone or telling the story of how post-traumatic stress disorder has crushed the life of a 23-year-old former Marine.
March 1, 2001
Stress on the press
The era of the hard-boiled reporter is over. The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma helps the media cope with reporting on—and living with—violence.
December 1, 1998
Call of the wild
He wanted to be a painter. Instead, Art Wolfe broke the boundaries of nature photography, turning it into an art form.
Artist’s eye
Art Wolfe's artistry is so powerful, it even captures the attention of a 4-year-old or a 15-year-old.
September 1, 1997
James Sneddon captured UW history through his lens
James Sneddon, '63, '70, captured the people and events of the University of Washington on film for more than three decades as the University's chief photographer.
December 1, 1996
Photographer captured Husky Stadium collapse for posterity
John Stamets captured eight shots as the Husky Stadium addition fell upon itself.
June 1, 1992
Magnum opus
For the photographers of Magnum Photos Inc., the world is their workplace. An exhibit showcases their work.