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Art in the Allen School

Since the opening of the Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering in October 2003, we’ve been assembling a small collection of artworks for the building. The theme for our collection is All in the Family, because all of the artists have a close relationship to the University of Washington. With the opening of the Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering in 2019 we acquired additional works with the same theme for that building.

It’s impressive how many outstanding artists have passed through the UW campus, and we’re excited to have examples of their work on display, to beautify our buildings and as a sign of our connectedness to all of the University of Washington. This website provides more details about the artists and the works in our collection. We hope that you enjoy the art located in the Allen Center and Gates Center.

Hank Levy, Professor Emeritus and Allen School Curator

Art Installations

Not Afraid of Falling by Glenn Kaino

Nocturnal Flow by Erwin Redl

Allen School Artists

The following pieces of art were created by Allen School students, faculty or staff. Please click on the artist name to learn more about them and their artwork.

UW-affiliated Artists

The following pieces of art were created by former or current students and faculty of the University of Washington. Please click on the artist name to learn more about them and their artwork