His works are frequently found in museums all over the world, but right now you can get the first glimpse of ten new works by famed artist Chuck Close right here in D.C., at Adamson Gallery. Although the prices of these new works put them out of touch for most of the population, they are easy to be engulfed by. As always, Close’s thought-provoking work compels his viewers to pay “close” notice not only to…

German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans is internationally recognized as one of the most significant contemporary artists to emerge during the 1990s. The photographs on the Hirshhorn’s second level epitomize Tillmans’ revolutionary style, which is now celebrated for his ability to capture seemingly casual moments with a synergistic eye. But his work is anything but haphazard. His probative, nimble-minded perspective, which has defined Tillmans’ photography since he breached the contemporary art scene, treats every subject with the…

FRIDAY: >> There’s another Hirshhorn AfterHours event planned for tonight, when the museum stays open late for a party, this time featuring DJ Spencer Product in a celebration of the new exhibit Wolfgang Tillmans. $10 in advance, $12 at the door, 8 p.m. to midnight. >> KRS-One is “The Teacher” for a reason — besides being an over-40 MC still preaching against violence, misplaced hatred, and government corruption, he’s also been a crucial influence for…