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Feb 24, 2023

Pizzeria Paradiso Regulars Gather For ‘The Joy Of Painting,’ Pints, And Pizza

Customers are coming in to tune in to Bob Ross while drinking a “happy little pale ale.”

Jun 29, 2022

Sam Gilliam, Longtime D.C. Painter Whose Work Is Celebrated Around The World, Dies At 88

D.C. artist Sam Gilliam is known around the world for his groundbreaking paintings, many of which take the canvas off the frame to add another layer of abstraction.

May 26, 2022

This D.C. Artist Painted Furiously Through The Pandemic. The Hirshhorn Is Now Displaying Their Work

D.C. artist Sam Gilliam’s work has long been a staple around the city. Now, the Hirshhorn is displaying his daring pandemic paintings with a high-profile exhibition.

May 11, 2022

We Still Don’t Know Who Painted The Obamas’ Official White House Portraits. But Here Are Some Guesses.

We know what you’re thinking: you’ve seen the Obama portraits in the National Portrait Gallery. But we’re talking about the official White House portraits, which have not been unveiled since the Obamas left office.

Apr 29, 2022

Painter Lindsay Adams Has More Than ‘Two Things’ To Say In Her First Solo Show At Eaton DC

Adams, who was born with cerebral palsy, says oil painting has been her own form of communication — “my peace and my protest.”

Apr 03, 2017

Architects, Artists Weigh In On The Metro Paint Brouhaha

Regardless of the outcry, WMATA says they aren’t stopping the Union Station paint job.

Jun 17, 2014

Photos: This Mysterious Bearded Man Has Been Hiding Under Picasso’s ‘The Blue Room’ Painting

A portrait of a mystery man has been discovered underneath one of Picasso’s masterpieces.

Feb 23, 2012

Snapshot: Painters and Photography, Bonnard to Vuillard at The Phillips Collection

At the dawn of handheld photography, post-impressionist painters experimented with the new technology, achieving informal, yet extraordinary Snapshots.

Dec 22, 2011

Joseph Marioni and Edgar Degas @ The Phillips Collection

Two master painters at the Phillips are more different than alike.

Jun 29, 2011

Arts Agenda

With the holiday weekend upon us, art events and openings are few and far between. Luckily there’s an art walk, abstract paintings, location photography and Soul Train.

 
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