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Brick City

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sat, 27 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Lego lovers of all ages will delight in an around-the-world tour featuring reproductions of 37 iconic structures and places made entirely of Lego bricks. Edinburgh-based artist Warren Elsmore constructed the intricate models depicting attractions on every continent, from San Francisco’s Painted Ladies to the Shalamar Gardens of Pakistan. Pictured: A model of the Lincoln Memorial, made of 2,000 Lego bricks. https://www.nbm.org/exhibition/brick-city/

Park Chan-kyong: Gathering

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Inaugurating its new modern and contemporary galleries, the museum spotlights the photographic work of Park Chan-kyong—the Korean artist’s first solo exhibit at a major U.S. institution. Visually powerful still and moving images examine South Korea’s complex history, from the impact of rapid socioeconomic development to effects of the Cold War on politics and society.

Forces of Nature: Voices that Shaped Environmentalism

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The gallery shines a light on scientists, politicians, activists, writers and artists who played a pivotal role in the conservation movement from the late 19th century until today. Showcasing more than 25 portraits of thought leaders ranging from Henry David Thoreau to Maya Lin, the exhibit also addresses issues of environmental justice, biodiversity and climate.

Hung Liu: Making History

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Hung Liu (1948–2021) lived through Mao Zedong’s totalitarian regime before immigrating to the U.S. The museum reveals “weeping” paintings and prints by the artist featuring signature paint drips and layers of color. Inspired by vintage photographs discovered on a trip to China in the 1990s, the works convey the dignity and resilience of her subjects—predominantly migrant laborers, sex workers, female soldiers and refugees.

Impressive: Antoinette Bouzonnet-Stella

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

French artist Antoinette Bouzonnet-Stella (1641–1676) is best known for a work entitled The Entrance of the Emperor Sigismond into Mantua. This series of 25 prints is on display as part of an exhibit focusing on her life and career in Paris, where she lived and studied in the Louvre with her uncle, artist Jacques Stella.

Singular Views: 25 Artists

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The museum highlights work by 25 influential contemporary artists from the U.S. and around the world. More than 120 selections in an array of media include paintings by DC-based Rozeal and a self-portrait by Baltimore’s John Waters.

Alexandre Diop: Jooba Jubba, l’Art du Defi, the Art of Challenge

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

An exhibit spotlights Franco-Senegalese artist Alexandre Diop, whose mixed-media creations explore legacies of colonialism and the diaspora.

Knotted Clay: Raku Ceramics and Tea

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Since the 16th century, Raku ceramics have been central to Japanese tea culture. Built by hand as opposed to on a potter’s wheel, these vessels continue to inspire artistic creativity. The Freer Gallery displays pieces dating back to the 18th century that exemplify glazes and forms unique to Raku ware.

Washingtonians at Work and Play

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

From historical newspaper illustrations to oil paintings, depictions of DC residents out and about with the city’s iconic architecture as a backdrop capture 19th-century life in the nation’s capital.

Building Stories

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

An exhibit conceived for young museum-goers celebrates the concept of home and the built environment through the lens of children’s literature. Installations featuring classics such as Winnie-the-Pooh, The Hobbit and Harold and the Purple Crayon are designed to spark curiosity and encourage visitors to create stories of their own.

The Human Flood

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

This site-specific installation conceived and created by artists Ellyn Weiss and Sondra N. Arkin centers on the climate-related causes and consequences of mass migration. Works depicting wildfires, rising sea levels and extreme heat convey the urgent need to confront challenges facing humanity and the planet.

Bond in Motion

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Channeling the glamour and intrigue of 007 lore, this exhibit unveils 17 iconic vehicles that appeared in James Bond movies over the past six decades. Props, motorcycles and film clips will also be shown.

Maryland Home & Garden + Craft Show

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

This show is open on March 2 and 3 and from the 8th to 10th. Attendees can discover resources for myriad home-improvement projects at this expo, which also includes a craft hall, an orchid show and 10 dazzling landscape displays. Design-build pro Ati Williams (pictured), host of Netflix's “Hack My Home,” will make appearances on the 8th and 9th.

Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The museum examines 160 works to unravel connections that unite abstract art, fashion, design and craft. Varied media—from oil painting to weaving, basketry, netting, knotting and knitting—explore social and political issues that have influenced textile production over the past century.

New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In the latest—and largest—installation of a series mounted every three years, NMWA presents the work of 28 artists from 13 countries. Creations ponder issues of our time, including the effects of a global pandemic, advocacy for social change and fallout from the political divide. Pictured: A digital print by Meryl McMaster.

Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900–1939

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The gallery shines a light on the portraits and biographies of 60 visionary American women who lived and worked in Paris in the early 20th century—a time when they ostensibly enjoyed greater personal and professional freedom there than they would have in the U.S. The first exhibit to focus on the impact of American women on Paris—and of Paris on American women—pays tribute to icons such as Josephine Baker, Gertrude Stein (pictured) and Zelda Fitzgerald.