'Permanent Immigrant' must see MoNA exhibit

An exciting and thoughtful selection of sculpture, prints and paintings bring intriguing and emotional viewing to guests at the Museum of Northwest Art. The exhibit, "Permanent Immigrant: Italo Scanga in the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Collection is on view until May 14 in the main gallery. Upstairs is "Geppetto's Children: Italo Scanga at Pilchuck Glass School." Both exhibits are masterfully curated by art critic and scholar Matthew Kangas.

The opening on Feb. 18 was a very special event with MoNA Executive Director Stefano Catalani giving a sincere welcome and introducing special guests Leslie a...