Tag: art_exhibition
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DC Arts Commission Spotlights Local Talent with Dual Events
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities presents two events on May 21: the "Finders Keepers" art exhibition closing reception, showcasing repurposed objects, and a "Poisoned Apple?" theatrical sneak peek, an interactive modern take on Snow White.
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Met Cloisters Unveils 'Creatures of Myth and Imagination' Exhibition
The Met Cloisters unveils 'Creatures of Myth and Imagination,' an exhibition exploring hybrid beings in art from Europe and the ancient Americas (500-1500 CE). This marks the first time ancient American art is displayed at the Cloisters, featuring over 50…
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Finders Keepers Exhibit Concludes with Artists' Talk in Washington, DC
The 'Finders Keepers' art exhibition at Eye Street Gallery in Washington, DC, concludes with a reception and artist talks on May 21. Artists will discuss their unique process of transforming discarded objects into compelling art.
EntertainmentEducationSocial Issues Finders KeepersEye Street GalleryWashington DCArt ExhibitionArtists' TalkRecycled ArtDistrict of Columbia Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Met Exhibition to Explore 19th-Century Notions of “the East” in Art
The Met's new exhibition, 'Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy,' opens June 2026, exploring 19th-century artistic and cultural exchanges between Europe and the Middle East. It features 180 objects, challenging traditional views and highlighting figures like Osman Hamdi Bey.
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Met Cloisters to Showcase Mythical Creatures in New Exhibition
The Met Cloisters will present 'Creatures of Myth and Imagination,' an exhibition exploring hybrid beings in art from Europe and the Americas, spanning a millennium. It marks the first time ancient American art will be shown at The Met Cloisters.
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DC Artists Explore Division Through Collage in New Exhibition
A new exhibition, "Rip! Tear! Collage as Critique," opens June 11, 2026, at DC's Eye Street Gallery. Featuring 23 local artists, it uses diverse collage methods to address national division and American history, offering perspectives on rupture and repair.
EntertainmentSocial IssuesEducationGeneral Politics CollageArt ExhibitionWashington D.C.DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesContemporary ArtAmerican HistoryMichelle May-CurryDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)