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Charles Peterson’s Nirvana: On Photography and Performance

Charles Peterson’s Nirvana: On Photography and Performance highlights the dynamic energy of Peterson’s black-and-white photographs, which have become synonymous with the sounds, styles, movement, and attitude known as "grunge." The exhibition, based on a book of the same name, expands beyond Peterson’s iconic images seen in album art, books, and magazines for decades. The exhibition has been created by Tacoma Art Museum in collaboration with Seattle-based publishing platform Minor Matters and is curated by Michelle Dunn Marsh.

October 5, 2024 - May 25, 2025

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All photographs © Charles Peterson from Charles Peterson’s Nirvana, and courtesy Minor Matters

The Charles Peterson’s Nirvana exhibition is generously supported by Propel Insurance, Tacoma Creates, ArtsFund, Cascade PBS, SubPop Records, and our wonderful Tacoma Art Museum Members.