The Hirshhorn Museum is hosting a stunning exhibition of Laurie Anderson’s work. It is a unique retrospective where not only Andersons work can be viewed, but Anderson herself reinterpreted her work inside the museum space itself. Anderson is arguably one of the most creative artists in the United States over the last 50 years. The exhibition runs until the end of July. Click on the image for a larger view.
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Two Americas
Washington is not surprisingly a political place. The holiday season had its share of protests. The first is a voting rights demonstration outside the White House, the second was a white supremacist rally on the National Mall, ending at the Capitol Building. The police response was very different for each. Click on the images for a larger view.
Christmas in DC
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693,000 Flags
White flags placed on the National Mall in Washington, DC, to remember those that lost their lives to COVID-19. People were encouraged to place their own flag in remembrance of someone they lost. Each day, more flags are added to match the number of deaths. By the time this display is removed on October 4th, the total number of flags could exceed 700,000.
Light and Color
Janet Echelman’s fiber installation at the Renwick Gallery. Click on the image for a larger view.
Pictures at an Exhibition
We visited the Smithsonian American Art Museum this week. This is a series of prints from their exhibition ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now. The exhibition runs until August 8. Click on the image for a larger view.
Cherry Blossoms, Part 2
Cherry trees outside the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Click on the image for a larger view.
Cherry Blossoms, Part 1
We went downtown to see the blossoming cherry trees around the tidal basin in Washington last night. The crowds were so large, we decided to have dinner on the steps of the Bureau of Printing and Engraving and watch the trees from a distance. The park service has said it might close off the tidal basin area to reduce the risk of spreading COVID if the crowds become too large, which seems very likely. While trying to avoid people on the way home, we took this image of the Washington Memorial on the National Mall. These trees were very different ten days earlier. Click on the image for a larger view.
Cherry Blossom Art
DC has placed public art out for their cherry blossom season. Artists have designed patterns for public seats in the shape of a cherry blossom. Three of these seats can be found in the Enid A. Haupt Garden next to the National Mall. The black and white seat is outside the University of DC in Van Ness. Click on the image for a larger view.
DC Cherry Blossom Season
Cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom in DC. 99% of the trees are currently without flowers. The season is expected to begin peaking in April. Click on the image for a larger view.
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