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Getting into nature—and art—at King County parks

Michael Sweeney (1940 – 2009). The Kiss, 1978. Painted steel. Ronald Bog Park, Shoreline, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

All the way back in 1978, the giant red metal X known as The Kiss was first installed at Ronald Bog Park in Shoreline, becoming a local landmark. The Kiss is among the oldest artworks made possible by 4Culture’s rich and enduring partnership with King County Parks, but it’s only one of many. All across the county, a wide and ever-growing collection of artworks contributes to the experiences people have when visiting the region’s parks—and, if you live here, you’re bound to be familiar with at least a few of them.

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Otherworldly Detail: In Trip West, Hyunjeong Lim sets the scene for extraordinary stories

A vibrant, detailed painting of a fantastical landscape with colorful hills, cliffs, and diverse flora. Numerous imaginative creatures and figures explore the terrain, creating a whimsical and enchanting scene.
Hyunjeong Lim. Trip West, 2025. Installation view. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

Hyunjeong Lim never imagined she’d live in the United States. But when her husband got a tech job here in 2018, she suddenly found herself in San Francisco, some 5,600 miles from her home in Busan, South Korea. Right away, the couple set about exploring their new home on a series of road trips—and discovered a California landscape that felt very foreign.

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Guest Post: yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective

A small brick house with a sloped gray roof and a wooden ramp leading to the front door. The yard features colorful flowers, shrubs, and a play structure. It is a clear, sunny day with a blue sky.

4Culture’s generous support has been instrumental for yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective, enabling us to cultivate a vibrant community space that celebrates Indigenous culture and creativity. With the resources provided by 4Culture, we have been able to prepare our home for a multitude of community events and gatherings, which has significantly enhanced our ability to serve the people and the broader community.

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Seeking Balance: Diana Dvora Falchuk honors divine interconnections in Reshimu

A wall displays a collage art piece composed of torn, colorful magazine fragments. Each piece is uniquely shaped, creating an abstract, dynamic arrangement with vivid reds, blues, and yellows scattered throughout.
Diana Dvora Falchuk. Reshimu, 2025. Installation view. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

Diana Dvora Falchuk has been preserving a lone butterfly wing since she received it as a gift from a friend in 2007. It’s one of countless little objects she’s amassed over many years, from a piece of gum she chewed in her early 20s to a plastic glow-in-the-dark dinosaur that her son used to play with.

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