Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Movie Sampling to the Extreme at the Hirshhorn
The critically-acclaimed, but commercially-disappointing album, Paul's Boutique (1988) by the Beastie Boys is a landmark when it comes to sampling in the music industry. While this practice of taking clips of found beats, riffs, or lyric lines from existing song recordings and then incorporating th...
March 02, 2010 |
By Jeff Campagna
Gluttony at its Finest in Short Film at the Hirshhorn
Based on the grotesque imagery of the screen shots of strange food and even stranger characters I saw beforehand, I was hesitant to go see Phoebe Greenberg's critically acclaimed film, Next Floor. But as soon as I sat back in the Hirshhorn's darkened Black Box theater, I immediately realized this v...
February 23, 2010 |
By Jeff Campagna
The Aftermath of the Snow at the Smithsonian
It has certainly been an unprecedented winter here in Washington, D.C., where a grand total of 54.9 inches of snow had fallen as of February 10, breaking the previous seasonal snowfall record set in 1898-99.So how has the Smithsonian been affected? Now that the skies and the streets are clear, we h...
February 23, 2010 |
By Megan Gambino
Josef Albers: A Crash Course on How to See Squarely
I was introduced to the teachings of Josef Albers in a color theory course my senior year of art school at Boston University. My professor Richard Raiselis had studied under Albers during his time at Yale and I can almost hear his voice now telling of how the artist had forever changed the way the...
February 17, 2010 |
By Jamie Simon
Q and A: Irish Artist John Gerrard
Artist John Gerrard uses 360-degree photography and 3-D gaming software to create a virtual reality
February 2010 |
By Jeff Campagna
Weekend Events: Tai Shan's Farewell Party, a Gallery Talk and a Book Signing
Friday, January 29: Drawing on the Right Side of the BrainBetty Edwards' Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was a mind-blowing book in which she asserted that artistic ability was not a matter of natural gift, but rather, a matter of changing how you perceive the world around you—and how you go...
January 29, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: African American Patriots, Firefighter Memorabilia and Getting to Know Phoebe Greenberg
Monday, January 25:Nothing extra special happening today, but there is always plenty to do around the Smithsonian! Check out this site for a listing of regularly-scheduled fun at the museums or check out an IMAX movie. You can find IMAX listings here.Tuesday, January 26: For Love of Liberty: The St...
January 25, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: Elvis Festival, Concert at the Zoo and a Hirshhorn Gallery Talk
Friday, January 22: Hirshhorn Collection: Friday Gallery TalkCome enjoy a tour of Hirshhorn highlights conducted by DC-area sculptor Mary Early. Free. Hirshhorn, 12:30-1:00 PMSaturday, January 23: Elvis is in the Building!Although he's been gone for almost 33 years, we just can't help falling in lo...
January 22, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekday Events: Muhammad Ali, Elvis and Video Artist John Gerrard
So, the new year may be off to a bit of a slow start as far as special events are concerned, but never fear—there is always plenty to do around the Smithsonian! Check out this site for a listing of regularly-scheduled fun at the museums or check out an IMAX movie. You can find IMAX listings here.Th...
January 04, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Smithsonian in the News: Diamonds at Natural History and Bubbles at the Hirshhorn
More than a Bauble...The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History announced yesterday that the Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond, a rare 31.06-carat blue diamond, will be joining the museum's 45.52-carat Hope Diamond come January 28. The last time the diamond, one of the grandest in the world, wa...
December 15, 2009 |
By Megan Gambino
John Gerrard's Virtual Dust Bowl
Stand in front of a photograph. Now imagine standing inside it and being able to float around the edge of the scene, viewing it from all sides in a slow, sweeping pan. Or even being able to turn and look out and see surroundings that weren’t even visible in the initial image. That’s what artist Joh...
November 10, 2009 |
By Jeff Campagna
Anne Truitt Show Opens at Hirshhorn
Anne Truitt, who lived and worked in Washington, D.C., is most well known for her minimalist sculptures. Tomorrow, the first retrospective show of her 50-year career opens at the Hirshhorn Museum and will display sculptures as well as lesser known paintings and drawings. The exhibit includes more t...
October 07, 2009 |
By Abby Callard
Anne Truitt’s Artistic Journey
Balancing the two lives of a Washington, D.C. sculptor—1950s hostess and emergent artist
September 30, 2009 |
By Katy June-Friesen
Smithsonian Events Week of September 14-18: Julia Child, Prince Edward, the Global Arts Scene and More!
Monday, September 14Ah, Monday, Monday—can't trust that day. No free special events scheduled. Sometimes it just turns out that way. So check out this site for a listing of regularly-scheduled events happening at the museums. But rest assured, every other day of the week is fine.Tuesday, September ...
September 14, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Smithsonian Events for the Week of September 7-11: Shirley Temple, National Zoo Photo Club, V-2 Rockets and More!
Tuesday, September 8: FONZ Photo ClubIf you’re a shutterbug with a penchant for snapping shots of critters, come on out to the National Zoo and participate in the FONZ (that’s Friends Of the National Zoo for those of you who think Henry Winkler when they see the word, FONZ) photo club’s monthly mee...
September 08, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Smithsonian Events for the Week of August 31-September 4: Dig It!, The Scurlock Studio, Asia After Dark and More!
Monday, August 31: Summertime, and the living is easy—there may not be any special events going on today, but there are plenty of regularly-scheduled goings-on around the Smithsonian that are sure to entertain. From animal feedings to museum tours, there’s lots of free fun to be had!Tuesday, Septem...
August 31, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Ron Mueck's "Big Man" is BIG
At almost seven-feet-tall, it's hard to miss Ron Mueck's sculpture Untitled (Big Man) on view now at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture garden. Visitors find Big Man, as he's affectionately called, compelling. Is he pouting like an over-grown child, or is he angry?The sculpture is one of the museum...
August 03, 2009 |
By Lauren Hogan
Weekend Events: Hirshhorn After Hours, Special Exhibitions and a Historic Sorority Girl
Friday, July 24: Hirshhorn After Hours: A Special Evening of Art, Music, and CocktailsCome unwind from a busy week by enjoying an evening of art, music and libations at the Hirshhorn. From 8:00 PM to midnight, DJs izzy-b and Nyko Skyye will be spinning their unique blend of music and at 9:00 PM, cu...
July 24, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Smithsonian Events for the Week of July 20-24: Apollo 11, Shadow Puppets, Ipswich House
Monday, July 20: Book SigningsThe Apollo 11 moon landing was a landmark event and has inspired authors and artists alike. Come on by the Air and Space Museum where several authors will be available to sign their books about the moon landing and tour the museum's recently-opened exhibit, Alan Bean: ...
July 20, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Cooper-Hewitt's National Design Awards; Events on the Mall
A 10th anniversary is at hand. The Cooper-Hewitt's much vaunted National Design Awards turns 10. To celebrate, the New York City-based museum is bringing to Washington, D.C., a number of free public programs, featuring guest appearances from some of this year's award winners, design mavens such as ...
July 14, 2009 |
By Abby Callard
