I’m a speed reader. I grew up around book and developed the habit. – A good habit, I’ve never been able to kick. Lately I’ve been reading e-books about artist and the gallerists who promote the art. I particlulary like the well-researched book, Leo and His Circle: The Life of Leo Castelli One of the things…
Pixar rocks! That all I’m going to say. After a rough couple of months, Pixar’s Monsters University was a refreshing and unexpected break from the DC crazies. First, I added to my collection of art books from Pixar with a great birthday present, The Art of Monsters University. I have all but one of the…
There has been controversy about the Hirshhorn in recent weeks over the crashing of the plans for the Bubble architectural effort. While it’s not looking good for the Bubble, the museum should be applauded for the great programming of the past few years. Starting with the exquisite Doug Aitken’s piece, “Song 1″ right through to…
Danish lighting designer, Jesper Kongshaug created a Northern lights experience during the DC Nordic Cool Festival 2013 by recreating the effects of the lights on the Kennedy Center facade. Here are a few iPhone pictures from the experience. It was a cool March evening. The play of the lights against the trees and the architecture…
The fall season is in full swing. My summer was spent in the sweltering heat but also reading a number of books. One of the books I read is now on my top ten list of best professional design resources. It is Design is a Job by Mike Monteiro. This book contains the type of…
The artists had come together to talk about Byrne’s new book, “How Music Works” but also the impact of changing distribution models.
The Phillips Collection, The Hirshhorn & The New Web
“The bond between mankind and animals, and the extensive history that it accompanies, is my interest” – Charlotte Dumas
Drawing is a way of conveying things that cannot be put into words.
The Corcoran Gallery and College of Art and Design has been a member of the Washington DC art community for as long as I can remember. Since the recent stream of articles about a possible move, my husband (another Corcoran graduate) and I have been reminiscing about our experiences as students from the early to…