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