AIDS at a nexus
As the threat of extinction passes and a new chapter begins for understanding AIDS, the gay community gains perspective on the past and its future.
His canvas: The big blue planet
Australian artist Andrew Rogers’s sculptures are so enormous they’re best viewed from aircraft.
Phillips Collection to open wax room
German artist Wolfgang Laib’s installation is scheduled to be unveiled early next year.
‘Hobby Horse’: A 30-year ride
That’s how long it took curator Deborah Chotner to establish that Robert Peckham painted a beguiling portrait of two children.
Critics of Gehry-designed Eisenhower monument step up opposition
Although they are in alignment about their view of Gehry’s work, the Eisenhowers and the National Civic Art Society are pursuing very different agendas.
Smithsonian gets down to business
A new exhibit dedicated to business and innovation will open at the American History 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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