http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:22:20 -0700 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:51:10 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Directions-John-Gerrard-Exhibit-at-The-Hirshhorn?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner Is your life in need of a new art activity? The Hirshhorn has a terrific new exhibit entitled: "Directions: John Gerrard." Gerrard is Irish, and was born in Dublin in 1974. He now lives and works in Vienna. A Hirshhorn press release... Event Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:51:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Directions-John-Gerrard-Exhibit-at-The-Hirshhorn?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Australian-Aboriginal-Painting-Exhibit-at-The-National-Museum-of-Women-in-the-Arts?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner Do you need to broaden your artistic horizons? The National Museum of Women in the Arts has a wonderful new exhibit entitled: "Lands of Enchantment: Australian Aboriginal Painting." The museum's website articulates: "This e... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:12:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Australian-Aboriginal-Painting-Exhibit-at-The-National-Museum-of-Women-in-the-Arts?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Meet-Artist-Guido-van-der-Werve-at-The-Hirshhorn-October-1?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner Prominent contemporary Dutch artist and filmmaker Guido van der Werve will appear at the Hirshhorn on Thursday October 1, 2009 at 7 p.m.  A museum press release elaborates: "In an informal discussion in the museum's Lerner Room, van der Wer... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:19:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Meet-Artist-Guido-van-der-Werve-at-The-Hirshhorn-October-1?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Hard-Copy-Book-as-Sculpture-exhibit-at-The-National-Museum-of-Women-in-the-Arts?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner Need something new and artistic to do this weekend? The National Museum of Women in the Arts currently has a marvelous exhibit entitled: "Hard Copy: Book as Sculpture."  The museum's website explains that the exhibit: "presents 15... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:03:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Hard-Copy-Book-as-Sculpture-exhibit-at-The-National-Museum-of-Women-in-the-Arts?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Francis-Bacon-documentary-film-at-The-Phillips-Collection-August-20?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner Are you craving culture in August? Tomorrow night, August 20, 2009, at The Phillips Collection at 6 and 7 p.m., you can enjoy a fabulous documentary film about the major British artist Francis Bacon. The film was made in 1985, and is entitled:"T... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:14:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Francis-Bacon-documentary-film-at-The-Phillips-Collection-August-20?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Paint-Made-Flesh-exhibit-at-The-Phillips-Collection?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner  In case you haven't seen it yet, The Phillips Collection currently has a terrific exhibit entitled:"Paint Made Flesh." The museum's website explains that this exhibit:"examines the ways in which European and American painters hav... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:45:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Paint-Made-Flesh-exhibit-at-The-Phillips-Collection?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d15-After-Hours-at-The-Hirshhorn-July-24-Features-The-Nighthawks?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner Are you in need of a wonderful Friday night art activity this summer? On Friday July 24, 2009 from 8 p.m. to midnight, you can attend After Hours at The Hirshhorn with special musical guests The Nighthawks, starring DJs izzy b (aka iona rozeal brown,... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:35:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d15-After-Hours-at-The-Hirshhorn-July-24-Features-The-Nighthawks?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Christo-and-JeanneClaude-Discuss-Over-The-River-Project-in-Colorado?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner Christo 2007, Photo Wolfgang VolzWhile vacationing in Colorado, I attended a special public meeting on Wednesday July 8, 2009 in Salida, Colorado featuring internationally renowned artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. At the meeting, Christo and J... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:27:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Christo-and-JeanneClaude-Discuss-Over-The-River-Project-in-Colorado?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Venice-Biennale-Discussion-at-The-Hirshhorn?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner   Mark your July calendar now for a lovely new art experience at the Hirshhorn! On Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m., Blake Gopnik, chief art critic at The Washington Post, and Kristen Hileman, Hirshhorn associate curator of contemporary art, will di... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Venice-Biennale-Discussion-at-The-Hirshhorn?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Godzilla-movies-at-the-Hirshhorn?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner The Hirshhorn's annual free Summer Camp film series is starring Godzilla this year! You can see the giant lizard monster in all his glory in three different movies shown on Thursdays in June.On Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 7 p.m., Godzilla stars in ... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Godzilla-movies-at-the-Hirshhorn?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m5d21-FRESH-Exhibit-at-The-Torpedo-Factory?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner Old Town, Alexandria is a fabulous place to visit now that the weather is warm and glorious again. The Target Gallery at The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria has a wonderful current exhibit entitled: "FRESH: An Exhibition Of Urban Contem... Thu, 21 May 2009 11:28:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m5d21-FRESH-Exhibit-at-The-Torpedo-Factory?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Guido-Van-der-Werve-exhibit-at-The-Hirshhorn?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner The Hirshhorn has a terrific current exhibit of films by Guido Van der Werve, entitled: "Black Box: Guido Van der Werve." The Black Box, established in 2005, is a museum space at the Hirshhorn that showcases the work of up and coming, and p... Wed, 13 May 2009 13:47:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Guido-Van-der-Werve-exhibit-at-The-Hirshhorn?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Lions-and-Leopards-exhibit-at-The-National-Geographic-Museum?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner Lions taking down a buffalo, photo by Beverly JoubertAre you sick of always only seeing the concrete jungle in DC? Now you can escape to the National Geographic Museum and see remarkable photographs and films of lions and leopards in the wilds o... Mon, 11 May 2009 13:19:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Lions-and-Leopards-exhibit-at-The-National-Geographic-Museum?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Constructed-Color-Amish-Quilts-exhibit-at-The-Textile-Museum?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner  Are you looking for an uplifting new art experience in DC? The Textile Museum has just what you need! It has a magnificent current exhibit, entitled: "Constructed Color: Amish Quilts."  The museum's website explains: " 'Cons... Sat, 09 May 2009 06:52:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Constructed-Color-Amish-Quilts-exhibit-at-The-Textile-Museum?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Louise-Bourgeois-exhibit-at-The-Hirshhorn?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner  The Hirshhorn currently has a marvelous exhibit of works by prominent artist Louise Bourgeois. She was born in France, and moved to America in 1938. The museum's website describes Bourgeois' motivations for her work: "Inspired by idea... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:44:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Louise-Bourgeois-exhibit-at-The-Hirshhorn?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Early-Moderns-exhibit-at-The-Phillips-Collection?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner A terrific way to spend part of your spring in DC is to go to The Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle. It currently has a wonderful new exhibit: "Early Moderns: A Celebration of Gifts from Gifford and Joann Phillips."  The museum's we... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:52:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Early-Moderns-exhibit-at-The-Phillips-Collection?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Hungarian-Women-Photographers-19001945-exhibit-at-The-National-Museum-of-Women-in-the-Arts?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner Are you desperately searching for a new, artistic reason to get up and out of the house? The National Museum of Women in the Arts has a magnificent new exhibit of photographs by Hungarian women photographers.The exhibit is entitled:"Picturing Pr... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:37:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Hungarian-Women-Photographers-19001945-exhibit-at-The-National-Museum-of-Women-in-the-Arts?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Isabel-Bishop-exhibit-at-The-National-Museum-of-Women-in-the-Arts?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner  National Museum of Women in the Arts photo by Wikipedia Need a great art activity? The National Museum of Women in the Arts has a terrific new exhibit of prints and paintings by prominent American artist Isabel Bishop. She was born in Cincinnat... Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:45:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Isabel-Bishop-exhibit-at-The-National-Museum-of-Women-in-the-Arts?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Hirshhorn-Museum-names-new-Director?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner  Richard Koshalek by Steven A. HellerThe always wonderful Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is getting a new director, Richard Koshalek. He starts his new position on April 13, 2009. For the past ten years, Koshalek served as president ... Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:12:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Hirshhorn-Museum-names-new-Director?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Frank-Gohlke-Photographs-at-The-Smithsonian-American-Art-Museum?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner An artful way to spend this Valentine's Day is to see the superb Frank Gohlke photography exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Gohlke is a major American landscape photographer who was born in 1942. The exhibit is entitled "Accommodat... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:23:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1873-DC-Arts-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Frank-Gohlke-Photographs-at-The-Smithsonian-American-Art-Museum?cid=exrss-DC-Arts-Examiner