Concept of ‘home’ gives rise to artistic differences

Concept of ‘home’ gives rise to artistic differences

Two new D.C. exhibitions explore concepts of domesticity and belonging.

Images that erode our humanity

Images that erode our humanity

Our fascination with death, ugliness and squalor is an old one. But where is the Web leading it?

A week-long celebration

A week-long celebration

For many African-American families, the holidays aren’t complete without Kwanzaa.

Galleries: VisArts at Rockville

Galleries: VisArts at Rockville

VisArts at Rockville celebrates its 25th anniversary with “Review Renew.”

Michelangelo’s David-Apollo arrives

Michelangelo’s David-Apollo arrives

The unfinished statue comes to Washington and has been puzzling scholars for centuries.

Smithsonian channels Nam June Paik

Smithsonian channels Nam June Paik

Elusive and beloved artist said he ‘would rather be corrupted than repeat the sublime.’

Galleries feature lots of abstract ideas

Galleries feature lots of abstract ideas

Artists on exhibit include William Wiley, Linling Lu, Matthew Malone, R.K. Dickson and Michael Platt.

Special reports

Fall arts preview 2012

Fall into theaters, museums, concert halls and more with our critics’ recommendations for the best autumn arts events for 2012.

Discovery’s last flight sends it to Smithsonian

The workhorse of the space shuttle fleet gets a prime location at the museum.

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.

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.

How to visit a museum without going

Experts agree that museums are inexorably moving into the brave new virtual world.

Washington, D.C. Visitors guide

Make the most of your time in D.C.

Stuck between conceptual and literal

REVIEW | New memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. turns out to be a relatively modest affair.