Friday, February 29, 2008

a couple shows this weekend for thought

Hey all,

I think I'm going to try to hit these shows Sunday Morning if you want to come. 

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS"The Book as Art," through April 13; "Louise Nevelson: Dawn's Wedding Feast," through May 18; "Paula Rego," through May 25. Open indefinitely: Selections from the permanent collection and the silver collection. Open Monday-Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 5. $10, students and seniors $8, ages 18 and younger free; free on first Sunday each month. 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY"Recognize! Hip Hop and Contemporary Portraiture," through Oct. 26; "Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits," through Sunday; "Kate: A Centennial Celebration," through Oct. 5. Open daily 11:30 to 7. Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000 (TDD: 202-633-5285).

** I attended the WPA sponsored talke by the Wooster Collective on Wednesday at the Katzen Museum and found it to be a great lecture by passionate supporters of street and ephemeral art.  Check them out online at...  http://www.woostercollective.com.  At that time I also checked out the works that were selected for the annual auction and found several pieces to be exciting and intriguing.  I know there are several talks this weekend by artists and curators for the auction 


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