Thanks to Craig for sending from near Eastern Market.
How many people sat on it to get such a professional sign?!?!
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1200 S Street, NW
Ed. Note: You can read about the “6 foot candle of Abraham Lincoln” – It’s 40 ACRES: Camp Barker by Sandy Williams IV here.
Thanks to Kim and Steve for sending:
“This was the scene in front of Garrison Elementary this morning. Several of the wicks on the Abe Lincoln wax sculpture were lit early this morning. DCFD hosed everything down. (more…)
1200 S Street, NW
Ed. Note: A new date for a lighting ceremony to open the sculpture to the public will be announced soon.
Thanks to Cultural DC for reaching out with the details:
“Commissioned by CulturalDC and supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities through the Public Art Building Communities Grant, Sandy Williams IV will create a 6ft wax replica of the Lincoln Memorial to be installed at Garrison Elementary School in Northwest Washington, DC. The installation is a direct commentary on DC’s history of Civil War-era Contraband Camps, refugee camps that housed formerly enslaved and free African Americans. Camp Barker was positioned where Garrison Elementary now stands. (more…)
hahaha they got a new one!! YES: (more…)
Thanks to Gunnar, Kinsey and everyone else for sending:
“Wanted to share this 6 foot wax candle of Abraham Lincoln at Garrison elementary school on 11th and S Street, NW. TBD on when/if they will light it.”
“I guess my question is, are they going to put a permanent statute of Lincoln there after they burn down the wax version?” (more…)
From an email:
“creĀDDive is unveiling 20 new pieces on Saturday, September 30th in Hyattsville, MD. They were created using his unique combination of new media and traditional techniques. (more…)
5th and I Street, NW
Thanks to Laetitia and Elizabeth for sending:
From the Mount Vernon Triangle BID:
“Did you happen to notice a woman suspended 11-stories in the air painting the side of 455 Eye Apartments? German muralist Hera has been hard at work all week creating her latest masterpiece in partnership with Street Art for Mankind and the German Embassy. (more…)
photo by Bekah Richards
“Dear PoPville,
While I’ve lived in DC for a while now, I’m newly pursuing my art career and am trying to navigate makers markets and festivals in DC. I was wondering if any artists out there have recommendations for how to get their name out there / how to start participating in in-person events? I’d love to set up a table at a makers market at a brewery or bar.”
From The National Mall: “Coming next week! Experience the six art installations on the #NationalMall bringing new voices and perspectives to America’s Front Yard. Plan your visit now to see Beyond Granite: Pulling Together from Aug. 18 – Sept. 18.”
photos by Ron Cohn
Thanks to Ron for sending:
“Dark Star Park is a small urban patch in Rosslyn, bisected by a street, and easily missed. The odd oasis is home to otherworldly concrete spheres and tunnels, medal poles and pavement markings. Once a year, on Aug 1 at 9:32 am, these objects align. (more…)