Images that erode our humanity
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Our fascination with death, ugliness and squalor is an old one. But where is the Web leading it?
A week-long celebration
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For many African-American families, the holidays aren’t complete without Kwanzaa.
Galleries: VisArts at Rockville
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VisArts at Rockville celebrates its 25th anniversary with “Review Renew.”
Michelangelo’s David-Apollo arrives
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The unfinished statue comes to Washington and has been puzzling scholars for centuries.
Smithsonian channels Nam June Paik
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Elusive and beloved artist said he ‘would rather be corrupted than repeat the sublime.’
Galleries feature lots of abstract ideas
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Artists on exhibit include William Wiley, Linling Lu, Matthew Malone, R.K. Dickson and Michael Platt.
Museum news
Special reports
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Fall arts preview 2012
Fall into theaters, museums, concert halls and more with our critics’ recommendations for the best autumn arts events for 2012.
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Discovery’s last flight sends it to Smithsonian
The workhorse of the space shuttle fleet gets a prime location at the museum.
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Crystal Bridges: A world-class museum from the land of Wal-Mart
An American art museum in Arkansas has ruffled feathers, challenged stereotypes and raised expectations as this country’s newest major cultural institution.
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Remaking D.C., and its art scene
Art patrons Mera and Donald Rubell helped transform parts of Miami. Now the couple aims to do the same in Southwest Washington.
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How to visit a museum without going
Experts agree that museums are inexorably moving into the brave new virtual world.
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Stuck between conceptual and literal
REVIEW | New memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. turns out to be a relatively modest affair.
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