This week’s art events include exhibits inspired by the Cherry Blossom Festival, the monthly Bethesda Art Walk, and much more. Keep reading for DCist’s picks — and let us know what yours are!
>> “Wish You Were Here,” an exhibit of paintings by Isabel Manolo and floor sculpture by Jonathan Bucci opens Thursday at Flashpoint Gallery. In this multi-media installation, the artists explore and interpret the idea of personal and collective memory. An example of Bucci’s work is shown at left.
>> Also on Thursday, The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria will host a reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in honor of Japanese Master Painter Tesshin Sasaki. Inspired by the Cherry Blossom Festival, the event will include an artist’s demonstration of his painting and calligraphy. (For more Cherry Blossom Festival events, check out the fesival’s website).
