Latest from Philip Kennicott
Washington’s rising Frederick Douglass bridge lifts the human spirit
The new bridge features elegant arches and space for walkers and cyclists to appreciate the waterfront.
- Apr 13, 2021
- Museums
- Perspective
What should a coronavirus memorial look like? This powerful statement on gun violence offers a model.
The pandemic, like other open wounds, must be remembered with an “open” memorial.
- Apr 9, 2021
Washington is a city of great bridges and terrible bridges. These are their stories.
The new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge rising over the Anacostia is setting a higher standard.
- Apr 1, 2021
- Museums
- Review
Faith Ringgold is an artist, an activist and a prophet. But that’s only scratching the surface.
An exhibition of the pioneering African American artist’s work will be on display at Glenstone when it reopens April 8.
- Mar 31, 2021
How 20 years of conflict have reshaped Afghanistan’s capital and life in it
At the center of Kabul lies a heavily fortified district that is a mystery to most Afghans.
- Mar 25, 2021
- Museums
- Perspective
Helen Frankenthaler came from wealth and privilege. Her art transcends that.
In a new biography, critic Alexander Nemerov has written about an artist close to his heart.
- Mar 19, 2021
- Museums
- Review
Phillips Collection is turning 100 and showing what future of classic museums can be
A new exhibit reconfigures every gallery to prepare for the road ahead.
- Mar 9, 2021
- Museums
- Review
The Helix is a distraction. Amazon’s new headquarters will change more than just its Arlington neighborhood.
The glitzy, environmentally friendly building is only the tip of the corporate iceberg.
- Feb 18, 2021
- Entertainment
- Perspective
Trump made an arts commission all White, all male and almost entirely mediocre
The Biden administration should undo racial and ideological conformity at the Commission of Fine Arts.
- Feb 11, 2021
- Entertainment
- Perspective
The virus caused more than a pandemic. It set us all ablaze.
Every disease has a metaphor, and the one enveloping us now is all about friction, heat and irritation.
- Feb 5, 2021