Fall Museums Guide 2014
From new exhibitions and museum news to guides on how to look at art, here’s a break down of what’s happening this fall.
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In the galleries: Finding, and creating, nature in the city
A massive asparagus spear depicted inside the Monument is among the works in DAC show.
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Yoko Ono’s ‘Wish Tree’ blooms anew at Hirshhorn
The Sculpture Garden tree has been weighed down with wishes since ’07. This year’s “season” ends Sept. 7.
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Copyright Office’s online registration hasn’t worked for almost a week
Reports dating back two decades urged the office to upgrade its computer systems.
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Going Out Guide, Sept. 3-9, 2015
Motown music concert; Kite day; Metal fringe workshop; Indian Head 100; and Doggie dive-in.
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In the galleries: The stars and planets align for ‘hyder flares’
There’s a Victorian vibe to Justine Otto’s art, on display at the Goethe-Institut.
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Roberto Clemente v. Babe Ruth at the National Portrait Gallery: Not even close
Online voters tell the National Portrait Gallery to feature Roberto Clemente rather than Babe Ruth or Sandy Koufax in an exhibit designed to engage the public with the gallery in questions of art, biography and popularity.
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David Rubenstein to receive 2015 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy
Billionaire who serves on boards of the Kennedy Center and Smithsonian is honored for his charity work.
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Earthquake? No damage. But what about loud music?
As museums vibrate with amplified sounds at special events, the artwork may be at risk.
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One of the world’s most respected curators vanished from the art world. Now she wants to tell her story.
Marion True was accused of taking part in a stolen-art ring, facing a sort of professional exile.
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Smithsonian gets $1.25 million to save languages
The $1.24 million grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals will fund research into effective methods of preserving languages at risk of falling from common use.
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In the galleries: 3 artists explore 3-D
Shows at Hillyer Art Space feature sculpture, prints and photos.
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Celebrating an ancient art form
Such Chinese opera artifacts as masks and costumes are on display at Katzen, along with modern works.
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Marion True, the exiled curator, in her own words
These are excerpts from the former J. Paul Getty Museum curator’s unpublished memoir.
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5 finalists picked for World War I memorial in the District
The final design for the memorial in Pershing Park will be selected early next year, organizers said.
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Following in Robert Frank’s footsteps
NGA exhibition showcases collections that pay homage to groundbreaking photographer.
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In the galleries: Out of nothingness — art
Chinese artist Bada Shanren’s enigmatic works are on display at the Freer Gallery of Art.
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Hirshhorn: New York City gala for 40th anniversary is no D.C. snub
The event is part of a plan to raise the museum’s profile and boost private donations, officials said.
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Librarian’s trips abroad, posh hotels all paid for by James Madison Council
When James H. Billington retires, will the private club he founded to support the Library of Congress survive?
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Artists works show how their gardens grow: The seeds of creativity
For Frida Kahlo and other artists, inspiration springs from the garden.
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When our icons tumble
How do we deal with symbols that no longer fit our sensibilities? Let us count the ways.
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Paul Durand-Ruel, the champion of the Impressionists
The Parisian dealer passionately promoted the artists and helped create the art world we know today.
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In the galleries: Two photographers, two perspectives
Kim Llerena and D.B. Stovall document some of America’s back roads and side streets.
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New director of Hirshhorn snubs D.C. to hold 40th-anniversary gala in New York
Decision by Melissa Chiu is an indication she doesn’t understand the purpose, the history or the identity of the museum she now leads.
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Smithsonian official breaks silence on Cosby exhibition controversy
Johnnetta Cole defends keeping the collection on view, even as other institutions have severed ties with the comedian.
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Tony Bennett and his wife awarded GWU’s highest honor
Both received President’s Medals for their contribution to arts education at a ceremony attended by Lady Gaga.
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In the galleries: To sleep, perchance to dream
Take a peek into the “pillows” at Flashpoint Gallery and see an artful subconscious.
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Before the cellphone, the little black book
Influential artists’ address books are the focal point of a new exhibition at the Archives of American Art.
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Boeing to donate $20 million toward Kennedy Center expansion project
The gift will help pay for plans to add 60,000 square feet of rehearsal, classroom and event space.
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Bob Dole leads the fight for Ike
The 92-year-old former senator, a veteran who led fundraising efforts for the World War II Memorial, wants to see one erected for former president and Allied commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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In the galleries: Gunpowder and teddy bears
Artist Michele Colburn’s work at Charles Krause/Reporting Fine Art questions mechanisms of violence.
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His parents wanted him to run the farm, but he had other ideas
Joseph Vodlan was inspired as a child in Slovenia to create art. See his work at the Slovenian Embassy.
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The money has landed: Kickstarter for Armstrong’s spacesuit is successful
The Smithsonian waited only five days to reach the $500,000 goal of its first crowdfunding campaign.
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Alex Katz at 88: Portrait of the artist unable to slow down
He has two museum shows and a high-profile N.Y. project, but the only thing Katz embraces is what’s next.
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Smithsonian flight exhibit lets you get a passport to Mars and fly like a bird
The National Air and Space Museum aims to immerse visitors in the wonders of flight and space travel.
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Paintings bring Japan’s hellish aftermath into vivid focus
Works by spouses Iri and Toshi Maruki are centerpiece of Hiroshima-Nagasaki exhibition at AU Museum.
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Going Out Guide, July 23-29, 2015
“Farm to Table” exhibit reception and outdoor summer concerts of jazz, opera, salsa, funk and rock music.
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National Portrait Gallery to salute five honorees during first fundraising gala
The event will honor Hank Aaron, Aretha Franklin, Carolina Herrera, Maya Lin and Cpl. Kyle Carpenter.
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Smithsonian exhibition offers glimpses of Africa’s mighty wildlife
Frans Lanting has spent three decades photographing wild animals in Africa for National Geographic.
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Turning the lens on photos
Museums celebrate the newness of collecting and displaying photographs.
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In the galleries: ‘Strictly Painting’ is anything but
McLean Project for the Arts’ biennial survey diverges from its title by featuring photos and mobiles.
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Making a statement by putting a stamp on his art
Andrés Hoyos showcases used postage in his work, now on display at Colombian ambassador’s residence.
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‘Satellite,’ an artistic homage to a relic of a restless age
Workingman Collective creates mock satellite in empty storefront at 17 and L streets NW.
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The Beach is safe for adults at the National Building Museum
On Wednesday nights, the museum’s hot summer exhibit offers tiki drinks, live music and dance lessons to a (mostly) adult crowd.
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Why the Cosby exhibit is still a bad idea
The Smithsonian shows doubtful judgment in keeping the show, which puts a misogynistic culture on display.
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At some museums, blind visitors can touch the art
“Touch tours” are becoming more common, including at some Smithsonian locations.
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Dolores Huerta’s ‘One Life’ at the Portrait Gallery: Yes she could
Dolores Huerta, matriarch of the farm labor movement, sees her life in images at National Portrait Gallery.
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In the galleries: An artist’s past, present and future
Realism is the bedrock of John Winslow’s retrospective at American University Art Museum.
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‘The Art of Forgery,’ by Noah Charney
The Minds, Motives and Methods of Master Forgerers.
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Bridging the differences between people
A husband-wife duo is to present a performance-art piece at the National Museum of African Art.
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Newseum names its next CEO
Jeffrey Herbst will take over the struggling museum of journalism on Aug. 3.
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New Smithsonian chief takes the grand tour
David J. Skorton starts his new gig by touring the halls and meeting the people that make up the institution.
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Nick Cave dons mantle of an artist who inspires and elicits introspection
His exhibition of wearable sculptures is part of a cultural resurgence in Detroit.
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For this Dutch master, a cigar is rarely just a cigar
Other artists overshadowed Joachim Wtewael, but he still has something to say, and he says it with panache.
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In the galleries: Anything but simplicity in these drawings
Three artists in exhibition at G Fine Art embrace complexity — from conception to execution.
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Colombian artworks rich in meaning
The South American country’s natural environment is reflected throughout “Waterweavers” at AMA.
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Why two American museums are fighting to keep art stolen by the Nazis
The museums, as detailed in a report, have stolen Cranach and Pissarro works. And they won’t give it back.
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What can an old wooden cart teach
us about American ingenuity?The National Museum of American History opens its Innovation Wing with a focus on American business.
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In the galleries: Blasts from the past
Virginia artist Greg Braun’s work appears ready to zoom, like motorcycles and hot-rods.
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An American in Mexico
Exhibition pays homage to artist-designer William Spratling, who found inspiration, and materials, in Taxco.
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At the National Gallery, Caillebotte’s intersection with greatness
All roads lead to and from Paris in this enlightening look at the arc of the impressionist’s brief career.
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Two explorations of nature and centuries-old gender stereotypes
A look at the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ ‘Organic Matters’ and ‘Super Natural’ exhibitions.
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When the Washington Color School earned its stripes on the national stage
A gallery looks back on the colorful, geometric works of D.C. artists who cemented an identity in the 1960s.
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Smithsonian’s ‘Great Inka Road’ by the numbers
The National Museum of the American Indian showcases an ancient engineering feat.
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A bite at the museums: The good, the bad, the confusing
We ate at five popular D.C. museums so you would know what you’re getting yourself into when you get hungry.
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Coca leaves and a llama fetus: How the Folklife Festival ensures authenticity
Every summer, the Mall becomes a crossroads for cultural traditions — in this year’s case, of Peru’s Quechua.
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MoMA and the architects of a Latin American design revolution
A brilliant exhibit looks at the region’s bold attempts to build momentum and identity through modern design.
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In the galleries: ‘Spring Solos’ at Arlington Arts Center
Seven artists who live in the region present diverse works exhibited in this annual show.
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Eisenhower Memorial plan gets nod from arts panel
But the vote comes on the heels of a House report calling for a new design.
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Going Out Guide, June 18-24, 2015
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, Nitro Jam drag racing, and live concerts by Blind Boys of Alabama and others.
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A new front door opens up an insular enclave at State Department
U.S. Diplomacy Center to include museum, cafe, bookstore and event space, all open to the public.
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In the galleries: A photojournalist’s journey
Janire Najera took more than photos from her trip on the Old Spanish Trail.
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Going Out Guide, June 11-17, 2015
Chili in the Garden, “The Tempest,” and Juneteenth are among events in Prince George’s and Southern MD.
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After a lifetime of capturing what was, Christenberry faces what is
Hemphill gallery mounts what may be a final show with the great Southern artist’s participation.
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Librarian of Congress James Billington to retire in January
James Billington, 86, has faced criticism for not hiring a legally required chief information officer.
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In the galleries: Gordon Park’s photos from the Jim Crow-era South
Gordon Parks documented an American apartheid.
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National Gallery of Art exhibit toys with shutter speed
An exhibition of contemporary photography uses images that stretch the nature of time.
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Season Preview: For a rainy-day plan, Caillebotte at the National Gallery
The gallery also offers a Joachim Wtewael show, and farther afield: Impressionists in Philadelphia.
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Here and There: Exhibits and activities in the District and nearby
Whether the family wants to dig into American history or play in dirt, opportunities are available.
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An artist’s tree house takes shape at Reston Town Center
Internationally known sculptor Patrick Dougherty has constructed a work that is part playhouse, part woodland.
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Street Smart: Exploring Columbia Heights
Exploring what the long redevelopment of Columbia Heights now has to offer.
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Going Out Guide, June 4-10, 2015
What’s happening in Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland
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‘Humble objects’ of a sunken slave ship tell a powerful and emotional story
A South African museum will lend items from the wreck to the National African American History Museum.
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Textile Museum sells historic Kalorama properties for $19 million
The historic buildings on S Street housed the Textile Museum until 2013, when it closed to prepare to move to its new location on 21st Street, on the campus of George Washington University.
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In the galleries: From the everyday to the fantastic
Linn Meyers’s drawings are the most striking works in a six-artist show at Neptune Fine Art.
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13 things to do in the D.C. area on the weekend of May 29-31
Clap Your Hands at the Rock & Roll Hotel, get your geek on at Awesome Con, go biking with New Belgium, welcome home D.C. United and celebrate Lafayette in Alexandria.
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National Gallery of Art acquires significant works by contemporary artists
The gallery announced Wednesday that it had acquired works by Cecily Brown, Roni Horn, Martha Rosler and Joseph Yoakum using funds from its Collectors Committee.
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In the galleries: Brick by brick, a dark history emerges
Show by 24 artists at Workhouse Arts Center excavates layers of the past at site of former Lorton prison.
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How did they do that ’do?
A photo exhibit documents a professor’s efforts to replicate hairstyles of the Greek Caryatids.
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Songs of protest, songs of war
The soundtrack to new Vietnam exhibition at the Newseum includes wide variety of music from that era.
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‘Horace Pippin: The Way I See It’: A self-taught artist’s learned teacher
Seen as a continuum, the artist’s paintings reveal the depth of his talent and the refinement of his vision.
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Giving archaeology its props
National Geographic brings Indiana Jones to town.
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11 things to do in the D.C. area on Memorial Day Weekend
Chill out with Jazz in the Garden, cheer for the first-place Nationals, fill up on strawberries and watch the Memorial Day Concert and Parade.
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‘Filthy Lucre’ and the complicated relationship between artist and buyer
If it’s about the art world, it’s about the deeper, structural corruption of it, not simply a protest against its excesses.
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It’s written all over their faces
Philip Kennicott reviews “Shirin Neshat: Facing History” at the Hirshhorn Museum.
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In the galleries: Katrina and a tempest of symbols
New Orleans artist Dan Tague’s work at Civilian Art Projects comments on the class divide.
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Conjuring Spain on a journey through the American Southwest
An exhibition at the former Spanish ambassador’s residence documents a trip on the Old Spanish Trail.
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A sister’s bookish art
Covers for Hogath Press designed by Vanessa Bell are at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
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Pioneer artist Michael Heizer comes to New York, brings $2 million rocks
Artist Michael Heizer has his first New York show in years and is readying to reveal his monumental “City.”
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Is that paint on the gallery rug? New show marks major shift at the Sackler.
Artist Darren Waterston, inspired by Whistler’s Peacock Room, creates a dark twist at Smithsonian.
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How are these things not like the others?
Four exhibitions at the AU Museum all involve line, but each has its own distinct style.
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Today's top events
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Watch This! Revelations in Media ArtCLOSES MONDAY Washington, DC
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Shirin Neshat: Facing HistoryCLOSES 09/20 Washington, DC
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Movies on the PotomacCLOSES 09/27 Fort Washington, MD
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Movies on the PotomacCLOSES 09/27 National Harbor, MD
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Gustave Caillebotte: The Painter's EyeCLOSES 10/4 Washington, DC
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Pleasure and Piety: The Art of Joachim Wtewael (1566-1638)CLOSES 10/4 Washington, DC
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Acquisitions of Italian Renaissance Prints: Ideas Made FleshCLOSES 10/4 Washington, DC
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The Civil War and the Making of Modern WashingtonCLOSES 10/12 Washington, DC
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Seat of Empire: Planning Washington, 1790-1801CLOSES 10/15 Washington, DC
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The Divine Comedy: Heaven, Purgatory and Hell Revisited by Contemporary African ArtistsCLOSES 11/2 Washington, DC
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