Seattle Gallery. Man, it’s a real bummer. A fire tore through a Seattle gallery, and now they’re worry that some rad works by big shots like Picasso, Rembrandt, and Goya might be toast.
Blaze Starts in Alley, Spreads to Gallery
So, here’s the deal – someone probably lit a fire in an alley behind the gallery to stay warm, and things got out of control real quick. The fire end up spreading to this three-story building that houses Davidson Galleries in Seattle. Luckily, no one got hurt, but the art world is holding its breath.
Picasso, Goya, and Rembrandt Works in Jeopardy
According to the Seattle Fire Department, this not just any gallery. It housing works on paper by big shots like Picasso, Goya, and Rembrandt. Now, the fear is that some of these precious pieces might be gone forever.
Davidson Galleries Takes a Hit
Rebecca McDonald, the manager at Davidson Galleries, spill the beans, saying that some of their prize collection got damage or even destroy in the fire. They’re currently doing some art triage to figure out what’s salvageable. The gallery is famous for dealing with works on paper, and they actually planning to move most of their stuff to a new spot nearby.
Vulnerable Art and Sadness for Artists
Now, here’s the heartbreaker – in getting ready for the move, lots of valuable pieces out of storage, making them extra vulnerable to a disaster like this. The gallery owner, Sam Davidson, express the deepest sadness for contemporary artists who trust them with their creations. The impact hit hard when he saw it for himself. The gallery is just so blacken from the fire.
Hopeful Assessments and Preservation Efforts
Over on Facebook, the gallery team share the latest scoop. Turns out, some artworks did get hit by the smoke, but they’re assessing the damage. The good news is that it’s not as bad as they first thought, and they’re hopeful about saving most of their inventory. Many pieces smartly shielded with rag mats and mylar sheets, giving them a fighting chance.
Shoutout to the Firefighters
The firefighters who jumped in to tackle the blaze are getting major props from the gallery. They not only battled the fire but also managed to preserve some of the artworks. It’s the silver lining in this unfortunate situation. Sam Davidson gave a nod to the tight-knit art community, mentioning how they come together in times of need.
So, it’s a waiting game now. The art world is crossing its fingers, hoping that these iconic pieces by Picasso, Rembrandt, and Goya can make a comeback from the ashes.
