Five ideas from the Aspen Idea Festival
Take aways from an annual meeting of intellectual leaders from around the planet.
Diebenkorn, Corcoran share a moment
The quiet, thoughtful “Richard Diebenkorn: The Ocean Park Series” arrives at the Corcoran at just the right moment.
We’re all one nation under the groove
Nearly 3,000 people spilled out onto the Mall for the National Museum of African American History and Culture “Bring Back the Funk” concert.
New D.C. libraries inspire by design
Two new D.C. libraries designed by David Adjaye bring energy and function to neighborhoods that could use some exuberance.
Still-life painter Willem van Aelst, man of the household
As seen at a National Gallery of Art exhibition, virtuoso still-life painter Willem van Aelst’s world of still lifes is full of densely loaded juxtapositions and objects taunting the viewer with the possibility of wider meaning.
Corcoran has trouble getting noticed
Although the museum is near major tourist attractions, many tourists seem unaware of the Corcoran, which is considering selling its 17th Street building.
Kevin Roche, architect of ‘corporate look,’ featured in museum show
Architect Kevin Roche, known for corporate and municipal works, is the subject of an exhibition at the National Building Museum.
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Summer Arts Preview 2012
As the sun takes its usual dramatic turn toward Washington, our critics shine a spotlight on cool shows and fresh exhibits that will keep you from sailing away this summer.
Discovery’s last flight sends it to Smithsonian
The workhorse of the space shuttle fleet gets a prime location at the museum.
Spring Arts Preview 2012
The Post Arts staff offers you its most-anticipated events of the coming season and more.
Crystal Bridges: A world-class museum from the land of Wal-Mar
An American art museum in Arkansas has ruffled feathers, challenged stereotypes and raised expectations as this country’s newest major cultural institution.
Remaking D.C., and its art scene
Art patrons Mera and Donald Rubell helped transform parts of Miami. Now the couple aims to do the same in Southwest Washington.
How to visit a museum without going
Experts agree that museums are inexorably moving into the brave new virtual world.
Real Art D.C. 2011
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Stuck between conceptual and literal
REVIEW | New memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. turns out to be a relatively modest affair.
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Few postponements and cancellations for area fireworks
Many shows, including a Capitol Fourth, are set to go on as planned.
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