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As Abortion Rights Come Under Threat, A Public Artwork Makes a Statement
The installation by Alicia Eggert and Planned Parenthood will travel to states that could ban or limit access to abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
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The Phillips Collection Celebrates a Century by Centering Black Abstraction
With two stellar retrospectives, one time-based installation, and several commissions by local artists, the Phillips Collection has dedicated its galleries to highlighting abstract work by Black artists.
Art
The Magnificent Abstractions of Alma Thomas
Thomas was a major artist who in her lifetime was unjustly denied the acclaim she merited. This show is a brave beginning.
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Edmonia Lewis, Prominent Black and Ojibwe Sculptor, Gets Her Own USPS Stamp
The stamp will debut on January 26 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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Facing COVID-Related Staff Shortages, Smithsonian Shutters Four Museums
The institution will reallocate staff to prioritize keeping its major museums in Washington, DC open during the holidays.
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Arts Faculty and Staff Positions Now Open at the George Washington University
The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design is seeking applications for full-time professors in Art History, Design, Interior Architecture, and Theatre, as well as Exhibitions staff.
Art
The Liminal Space of Identity for Residents of US Territories
In Amber Robles-Gordon's artwork, the borders between states matter less than the overlapping territories of self, the never-ending negotiation of identity.
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Smithsonian’s Museum of African American History and Culture Goes Digital
Launched yesterday, the Searchable Museum brings the institution's celebrated installations to the screen.
Art
Jason Gubbiotti's Sculptural Paintings Manifest the Claustrophobia of Lockdown
The work in The Travel Section points to the isolation of a lockdown, but it’s not without moments of release.
Art
Visualizing Climate Change Through Abstract Painting
Diane Burko’s images of melting glaciers and dying coral reefs are not just pictorially impressive; they have strong emotional impact.
Art
As Galleries Return to Normal, One Group Show Thinks Big
For Open on K, Hemphill in Washington D.C. asked artists to bring their biggest ideas.
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Arts Organizations and Activists Speak Out About Land Stewardship on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today, activists painted the Andrew Jackson memorial in Washington, DC with a message: "Expect us."