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West End Firehouse, Library Project Designs Go Ambitious

West End Firehouse, Library Project Designs Go Ambitious

Do you find yourself bored by staid architecture around Washington, D.C.? If so, you'll probably love the new renderings for two high-profile developments in the West End. more ›

<em>Staged Stories: Renwick Craft Invitational 2009</em> @ Renwick Gallery

Staged Stories: Renwick Craft Invitational 2009 @ Renwick Gallery

Opening today, the Renwick Gallery presents Staged Stories: Renwick Craft Invitational 2009 which brings together four artists who explore the narrative in their medium of choice. Ceramic artist Christyl Boger, fiber artist Mark Newport, glass artist Mary Van Cline and ceramic artist SunKoo Yuh walk the fine line between what is traditionally known as craft and art, showing decidedly non-functional pieces that are heavy on the narrative. They forgo the traditional definition of craft for the appeal of story telling through art. more ›

Etsuko Ichikawa @ Randall Scott Gallery

Etsuko Ichikawa @ Randall Scott Gallery

Ichikawa's work is consistent as each piece is an abstract pattern made from the glass on paper. The marks are brown and smokey and the color shifts ever so slightly depending on the pressure and intensity of the heat from the glass. Each piece captures the movement used in its making. Some have delicate strokes and others have harsh, hurried lines. It is beautiful and simplistic but the result isn't as captivating as the process. more ›

DCist Videos: Lino Tagliapietra @ the Renwick Gallery

The Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Glass exhibition at the Renwick Gallery is on display now through January 11, 2009. The Renwick is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily (except December 25). more ›

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