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In ‘Interspecies Love Letter,’ Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Will Light Up the Cosmos by Painting in the Sky

“Using explosives to create beauty rather than warfare and violence provides a sliver of hope for our shared human future.”

By Elisa Carollo

Trump’s Latest Executive Order Eliminates the Institute of Museum and Library Services

The IMLS is the only federal agency dedicated to supporting the nations museums.

By Elisa Carollo

The Fate of More Than 26,000 Artworks Is in Limbo After Cuts to the GSA’s Fine Arts and Preservation Units

The loss of artworks and the canceling of exhibitions represents more than an aesthetic or cultural wound—it signifies a severing of American history and identity.

By Elisa Carollo

Cherry Blossom Charm: A Global Guide to Sakura Spotting

By Paul Jebara

Trump’s Renewed Mandate for ‘Classical’ Federal Architecture Raises Concerns

By Elisa Carollo

Observer’s Guide to Washington, D.C.’s Best Winter Exhibitions

By Elisa Carollo

The Largest-Ever Survey of Indigenous Australian Art Is Coming to the U.S.

By Elisa Carollo

DC’s National Gallery Acquires Its First Haitian Artworks Through Two Major Donations

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

One Fine Show: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Curates ‘The Land’ With Precision

By Dan Duray

SAAM Rehang Offers a More Expansive Take on American Modern and Contemporary Art

By Delia Harrington

Wafa Ghnaim’s ‘Tatreez Inheritance’ Showcases the Richness of Palestinian Embroidery

By Cat Woods

National Museum of African Art Director Ngaire Blankenberg Quietly Resigns

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

A Look at the National Museum of Asian Art’s Centennial Celebration

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Back on the Market: $3.2MM Townhouse Linked to FTX Customer Funds

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Want to Travel Without Breaking the Bank? Here Are Budget-Friendly Vacation Ideas

By Margot Malverty

Amal Clooney Embraced All the Sparkles in a Glamorous, Crystal-Embellished Gown

By Morgan Halberg

The NFL and Washington Commanders Are Sued by DC’s Attorney General Over Their Toxic Workplace Investigation

By Courtney Vinopal

Julia Child’s Washington, D.C. Home Is Now Listed for $3.5 Million

By Morgan Halberg

D.C.’s National Gallery Is Sending a Brass Cockerel Back to Nigeria

By Helen Holmes

The National Museum of African Art Is Returning Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

By Helen Holmes

This Coronavirus Memorial Will Continue to Expand as More People Die

By Helen Holmes

Jackie Kennedy’s Onetime Georgetown Mansion Is Listed for $10 Million

By Morgan Halberg

Vice President Kamala Harris Just Listed Her Washington, D.C. Condo for Sale

By Morgan Halberg

The Embattled Museum of the Bible Has Returned Over 5,000 Ancient Artifacts to Egypt

By Helen Holmes

Washington DC

News About Washington DC

In ‘Interspecies Love Letter,’ Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Will Light Up the Cosmos by Painting in the Sky

Trump’s Latest Executive Order Eliminates the Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Fate of More Than 26,000 Artworks Is in Limbo After Cuts to the GSA’s Fine Arts and Preservation Units

Cherry Blossom Charm: A Global Guide to Sakura Spotting

Trump’s Renewed Mandate for ‘Classical’ Federal Architecture Raises Concerns

Observer’s Guide to Washington, D.C.’s Best Winter Exhibitions

The Largest-Ever Survey of Indigenous Australian Art Is Coming to the U.S.

DC’s National Gallery Acquires Its First Haitian Artworks Through Two Major Donations

One Fine Show: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Curates ‘The Land’ With Precision

SAAM Rehang Offers a More Expansive Take on American Modern and Contemporary Art

Wafa Ghnaim’s ‘Tatreez Inheritance’ Showcases the Richness of Palestinian Embroidery

National Museum of African Art Director Ngaire Blankenberg Quietly Resigns

A Look at the National Museum of Asian Art’s Centennial Celebration

Back on the Market: $3.2MM Townhouse Linked to FTX Customer Funds

Want to Travel Without Breaking the Bank? Here Are Budget-Friendly Vacation Ideas

Amal Clooney Embraced All the Sparkles in a Glamorous, Crystal-Embellished Gown

The NFL and Washington Commanders Are Sued by DC’s Attorney General Over Their Toxic Workplace Investigation

Julia Child’s Washington, D.C. Home Is Now Listed for $3.5 Million

D.C.’s National Gallery Is Sending a Brass Cockerel Back to Nigeria

The National Museum of African Art Is Returning Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

This Coronavirus Memorial Will Continue to Expand as More People Die

Jackie Kennedy’s Onetime Georgetown Mansion Is Listed for $10 Million

Vice President Kamala Harris Just Listed Her Washington, D.C. Condo for Sale

The Embattled Museum of the Bible Has Returned Over 5,000 Ancient Artifacts to Egypt

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