Editor’s note: This top ten list was compiled by local art blogger and man-about-town Kriston Capps. Let’s be forward about it—top ten lists don’t really make a lot of sense. Especially for a field as diverse as contemporary art. Really, how much better is the sculpture of the giant Cheetoh than the digitally manipulated photograph? A true accounting for the decision-making process behind a hierarchical ranking of art shows would make the BCS computerized college…
From DCist contributor Kriston Capps: If youre looking to discover the next Dan Steinhilber before he or she hits the Hirshhorn, you have just a few days left to catch the Academy 2004 show at the Conner Contemporary Art gallery, which closes on Saturday. This is the fourth installment of this annual summer showcase, featuring 13 artists who have recently matriculated from DC and Baltimore degree-granting institutions. Expect polished work in a variety of media:…