Going Out Guide: Art


Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Ten costumes from the National Gallery's 'Ballets Russes' that wouldn't look out of place at Urban Outfitters

Artists and ballet costume designers of the early 20th century were ahead of their time.

By Maura Judkis | @maurajudkis  |  05:04 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art

Posted at 03:47 PM ET, 05/02/2013

Transmodern Festival celebrates 10 years in Charm City

The annual display of hard-to-define-let-alone-describe art is still pretty much under the radar of most non-hipster Washingtonians in a way that Saturday's Kinetic Sculpture Race no longer is. That's probably just the way the festival's organizers like it.

By Michael O'Sullivan  |  03:47 PM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Baltimore

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 04/12/2013

'Mumbo Sauce': Where's the flavor?

The pop-up show of artists with D.C. roots fails to complement "Pump Me Up."

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  11:05 AM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 04/09/2013

"Angels, Demons, Savages" and frozen custard

The subjects of the Phillips Collection's Pollock-Dubuffet-Ossorio exhibition are the inspiration for a new line of desserts from Shake Shack.

By Alex Baldinger  |  02:49 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Performance art meets slumber party at Capitol Skyline

Washington Project for the Arts wants you to know you're never to old for a sleepover.

By Stephanie Merry  |  02:55 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  art parties

Posted at 04:41 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Old and new, fused with rubber at the Phillips

Amid themes of death and decay, rubber sculptures interact with archive pieces.

By Michael O'Sullivan  |  04:41 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Weekend Section

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 03/01/2013

ArtJamz outgrows its old space

Paint-and-sip art space ArtJamz is upgrading to a large Dupont loft.

By Maura Judkis  |  03:03 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Dupont Circle, Openings

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Art for the weekend: "HELLO my name is" at the Fridge

Street artists show off trademark tags and styles.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  01:56 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, art parties, galleries

Posted at 10:12 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Artini tickets are on sale now

The Corcoran's sixth annual art-inspired cocktail competition is March 22.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  10:12 AM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  art parties, Cocktails, Museums

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 02/20/2013

This is how the Kennedy Center will look during Nordic Cool 2013

A light display created by Danish lighting designer Jesper Kongshaug will shine through March 17.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  01:17 PM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Nordic Cool

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 02/15/2013

The Northern Lights, wooden elk and ice instruments at Nordic Cool

The Kennedy Center's month-long festival features 750 artists illuminating the cultures of Nordic nations and territories.

By Stephanie Merry  |  11:16 AM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, dance, movies, Music, Theater

Posted at 04:55 PM ET, 02/12/2013

See "The Legend of Cool 'Disco' Dan" at AFI on March 1

You have one additional chance to see the documentary about D.C.'s graffiti hero.

By Maura Judkis  |  04:55 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, movies

Posted at 05:34 PM ET, 02/07/2013

Pleasant Plains Workshop moves into Soul Vegetarian's Exodus

Arts space near Howard will grow, offering more prints, vintage clothes and zines for art-fans.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  05:34 PM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 02/06/2013

'Angels, Demons and Savages: Pollock, Ossorio and Dubuffet' at the Phillips Collection

An introduction to Alfonso Ossorio, who influenced the development of Jean Dubuffet and Jackson Pollock.

By Maura Judkis  |  04:28 PM ET, 02/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Museums, Openings, Art

Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 02/06/2013

Cool 'Disco' Dan documentary connects D.C. breakdancer to a portrait of the past

The mysterious subject of a portrait from the 1980s, known only as California, has been found.

By Maura Judkis  |  12:59 PM ET, 02/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art

Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 01/31/2013

Art in focus: Arlington Arts Center's "Interwoven"

At the Arlington Arts Center, artists celebrate the marriage (or, rather, a menage a trois) between fine art, craft and design.

By Michael O'Sullivan  |  05:09 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 01/28/2013

Spring Arts Preview: The best movies, music and more

Get out your calendar. It's time to decide what exhibitions, plays, movies and concerts to see.

By Stephanie Merry  |  01:28 PM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, dance, movies, Music, Spring Arts, Theater

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 01/23/2013

"The Legend of Cool 'Disco' Dan" documentary trailer looks awesome

A new documentary details the impact of the graffiti phantom on the city.

By Maura Judkis  |  01:08 PM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Film

Posted at 04:57 PM ET, 01/18/2013

See Ai Weiwei on the front of the Newseum tonight and Saturday

See projections of the Chinese dissident artist's work on Pennsylvania Avenue.

By Maura Judkis  |  04:57 PM ET, 01/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Museums

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 10/11/2012

Jules Olitski: ‘The best painter alive’?

The painter, who is the subject of two current shows, was praised for his innovative technique.

By Maura Judkis  |  12:21 PM ET, 10/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  art

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 04/13/2011

Kehinde Wiley to speak tomorrow at American Indian Museum

Internationally-acclaimed New York-based artist Kehinde Wiley will give a talk tomorrow night at 7 p.m. in the National Museum of the American Indian’s Rasmuson Theater.

By Jess Righthand  |  05:26 PM ET, 04/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Events | Tags:  Kehinde Wiley, African Art