“Have you ever wanted to know more about The Throne? Marveled at the many screens of Superhighway? Join experts from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and take a deeper dive into the museum’s permanent collection with our video series American Art Moments. (more…)
655 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE photos courtesy Triple Candie
From a press release:
“Twenty years after opening an exhibition space in a massive 6,000-square-foot Harlem warehouse, Triple Candie is pleased to announce its latest endeavor, an extremely modest 22-square-foot gallery on Pennsylvania Avenue six blocks from the U.S. Capitol. The new DC space occupies the shallow façade of a green, one-story, mock-Tudor structure that for years was a beloved neighborhood bar. Triple Candie joins Frank’s Place, a sidewalk kiosk run by Frank Lloyd that has been selling hand-drawn portraits, t-shirts, and hats since 1984. (more…)
We are lucky to have a new feature from one of my new favorite Instagram photographers, Sara from Long Walks DC. Sara writes:
“Today HIS Grooming (@hisgrooming) unveiled two new murals at Pennsylvania & 13th St SE honoring the late Representative John Lewis who was a client of the barber shop and lived in the neighborhood. The murals were created by artists Mark Garrett (@noirwar) and Dietrich Williams (@dietrichw). The larger of the two is titled
“John Lewis talks to His Younger Self” and the other pays homage to Lewis and “good trouble.” (more…)
Rendering of the central garden courtesy of the Hirshhorn
Ed. Note: I’m told they expect to break ground next fall and reopen in 2024-2025, the Hirshhorn’s 50th anniversary year.
From the Hirshhorn:
“The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden has successfully completed the public consultation process for the revitalization of its Sculpture Garden. The National Capital Planning Commission voted to approve the final proposal, joining the Commission of Fine Arts, which voted on July 15 to approve the project. (more…)
From an email:
“A lineup of emerging and established artists, photographers and authors will present their work Sunday afternoon at metrobar‘s inaugural Holiday Art Fair, which will include an art sale, photography exhibit and live music.
Artists from the Artbae and BlkArthouse will be selling their work at the outdoor venue, 640 Rhode Island Avenue NE. Artbae is a collective of DC-area artists who build awareness for activism and social change through arts-centered programming initiatives. BlkArthouse is a DC-based organization that represents emerging Black artists and is dedicated to increasing access and representation throughout the art world. The Holiday Art Fair runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Also happening: (more…)
Almost missed this Thanksgiving Awesomeness. Watch the magic happen: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I bought this painting of a group of rowhouses at Miss Pixies about 17 years ago — back when the store was in Adams Morgan. Since then, I have wondered off and on about what street it shows. I assume it’s a DC street, (more…)
Thanks to Paul for sending the Jamal Khashoggi chalk art from Dupont. Did anyone happen to see it finished? Know the artist?
photo by Allison Archambault
Thanks to Allison (and Terry) for sharing from Mount Pleasant. Allison writes: “What an astonishingly beautiful October surprise. #chalkart candy spilled on the sidewalk this morning. Thanks for the treat, @ChalkAbout!”
We admired some earlier works by Chalk About in Mount Pleasant here and here.
