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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2007 UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS Jul. 1-Oct. 8
Desiderio da Settignano: Sculptor of Renaissance Florence: The National Gallery of Art features 25 works from of Desiderio da Settignano, one of the greatest sculptors of the Italian Renaissance. nga.gov July 6-Oct. 14
Frida Kahlo: Public Image, Private Life. A Selection of Photographs and Letters: Celebrating Frida Kahlo's 100th birthday, this exhibition includes more than 30 photographs of the Mexican artist, previously unpublished personal letters and the painting, Self-Portrait Dedicated to Leon Trotsky. nmwa.org July 28-Jan. 13
Tales of the Brush: Literary Masterpieces in Chinese Painting: The Freer Gallery of Art demonstrates how Chinese artists interpreted literature through painting, works on silk and paper and other objects as early as the first century. asia.si.edu Aug. 3-Jan. 6
Textile's of Klimt's Vienna: The Textile Museum examines the development of textiles and reveals the creativity of Austrian artists Gustav Klimt and other artists from the Secession and Wiener Werkstätte movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. textilemuseum.org Aug. 10-Nov. 4
Earl Cunningham's America: Featuring approximately 50 paintings of one of the premier painters of the 20th century, Earl Cunningham (1893-1977), who used brilliant color to create sophisticated compositions with complex meanings about the nature of American life. americanart.si.edu Aug. 11-Feb. 10
The Potter's Mark: Identity and Tea Ceramics: A collection of the first Japanese ceramics from the late 16th century to show impressed marks, or "seals of approval," relating to their creators, and were made for use on vessels in the Japanese tea ceremony. asia.si.edu Sept. 5-Nov. 11
Lola Alvarez Bravo: A display of more than 50 vintage photographic prints spanning six decades of the artist recognized as Mexico's first woman photographer and a pioneer of modern photography. si.edi/ripley Sept. 5-Nov. 11
Mexican Treasures at the Smithsonian: This exhibition brings together pieces from several Smithsonian museums reflecting the Mexican presence in the institutions' collections from indigenous objects to contemporary artworks. si.edi/ripley Sept. 12-May 18
Listening to Our Ancestors: The Art of Native Life along the North Pacific Coast: The National Museum of the American Indian features more than 400 ceremonial and everyday objects illustrating the vibrant cultures and artistic traditions of Natives of the North pacific Coast. nmai.si.edu Sept. 14-Jan. 6
Kindred Spirits: Asher B. Durand and American Landscape Painting: The American Art Museum presents some of the most recognized landscape paintings of the 19th century by Asher B. Durand in the first monographic exhibition devoted to his in more than 35 years. americanart.si.edu Sept. 15-Jan. 27
Ansel Adams: The Corcoran Gallery of Art's display takes a new look at the work of this important and influential photographer through approximately 125 images drawn from The Lane Collection. corcoran.org Sept. 15-Apr. 27
East of the River: Continuity and Change: To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Anacostia Community Museum will present the history and community life of neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River with an exhibition focusing on the past, present and future of Anacostia and nearby areas. anacostia.si.edu Sept. 16-Jan. 21
Edward Hopper: The National Gallery of Art features classic works of Edward Hopper (1882-1967) that capture the realities of urban and rural American life with a poignancy and beauty placing them among the most enduring and popular images of the 20th century. nga.gov Sept. 17-Dec. 9
Black Box: Mircea Cantor: This exhibition features suspenseful short film "Departure" examining ideas about nature and dominance and is part of Hirshhorn's "Black Box" film series, presenting recent film and video works by a diverse range of emerging and international artists. hirshhorn.si.edu Sept. 20-Jan. 6
Morris Louis Now: An American Master Revisited: The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden display the inspirational works of the DC based artist as part of the major city-wide Colorfield Remix exhibition. hirshhorn.si.edu Sept. 20-Jan. 5
Marketing Shakespeare: The Boydell Gallery (1789-1805) and Beyond: Explore the birth of the Shakespeare market in Jane Austen's England with original paintings, engravings and documents from the Boydell Gallery, as well as cartoons and other reactions to it. folger.edu Sept. 21-Dec. 16
WACK! Art and Feminist Revolution: The National Museum of Women in the Arts hosts a display of iconic works by feminist artists, exploring the formation, development and impact of feminism in post-war contemporary art from 1965-1980. nmwa.org Sept. 21-Jun. 22
Celebrating the Lucelia Artist Award, 2001 - 2006: Established in 2001 by the American Art Museum, the annual award recognizes an outstanding American artist under the age of 50 whose work is considered symbolic in the current stage of contemporary art. The winner will be announced along with the exhibition opening. americanart.si.edu Sept. 26-Feb. 15
Cycles: Mexican Festival Images by George O. Jackson: The display includes approximately 150 color photographs taken between 1990 and 2001 of religious festivals of indigenous communities across Mexico, revealing the diversity that emerged influences by European traditions. americanhistory.si.edu Sept. 27-Feb. 10
Legacy: Spain and the United States in the Age of Revolution, 1763-1848: Through portraits and significant authentic documents, the National Portrait Gallery explores the key role Spain played in the Revolutionary War and the political and social changes that took place over the 95-year period. npg.si.edu Sep. 28-Feb. 17
Private Pleasures: Collecting Contemporary Textile Art: The exhibition explores the individual preference and recognizes the important role of textile collectors with a rare display of mid-20th century to more recent textiles drawn from private collections around the DC-region. textilemuseum.org Sep. 28-Feb. 17
Ahead of His Time: The Collecting Vision of George Hewitt Myers: In honor of the Textile Museum's founder George Hewitt, items rarely shown from the museum's earliest collections will be displayed including a selection of some of the finest textiles from both the Eastern and Western hemispheres. textilemuseum.org Oct. 1-Jan. 6
J.M.W. Turner: The National Gallery of Art presents the largest and most comprehensive retrospective of Turner's work ever presented in the United States includes approximately 70 oil paintings and 70 works on paper. nga.gov Oct. 7-Dec. 31
The Art of the American Snapshot, 1888 - 1978: From the Collection of Robert E. Jackson: This exhibition chronicles the evolution of snapshot photography, from the birth of Kodak in the 1880s through the 1970s, in a display of more than 200 photographs focusing on the changes in culture and technology that influenced the look of snapshots. nga.gov Oct. 10-Jan. 27
The Art of Being Tuareg: The "Blue People" of the Sahara:On display for the first time in the U.S., this exhibition presents art of the Tuareg of Mali, Niger and Algeria including nearly 250 pieces such as jewelry, bags, containers and other pieces dating from the 19th century to the present. nmafa.si.edu Oct. 13-Jan. 13
Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life, 1990-2005: This display features more than 200 photographs by the celebrated photographer, best known for her portraits of celebrities, politicians, athletes and other public figures, as well as personal photographs. corcoran.org Oct. 19-Mar. 2
Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits:Featuring a collection of 100 photographs dating back to the 1850s of well-known abolitionists, scientists, artists, teachers, statesmen, entertainers and others tracing 150 years of American history. npg.si.edu Oct. 20-Jan. 13
Impressionists by the Sea: With approximately 60 works by major figures of 19th-century French painting, the Phillips Collection's exhibition will focus particularly on the work of Claude Monet, as well as other French impressionist artists. phillipscollection.org Oct. 26-Feb. 3
Over the Top: American Posters from World War I: A displayof 45 war bond posters focus on the four Liberty Loan campaigns in the first World War encouraging citizens to support the troops, contribute to the Red Cross and buy bonds to finance America's participation in the war. americanart.si.edu Oct. 27-Mar. 2
Wild Choir: Cinematic Portraits by Jeremy Blake: The Corcoran Gallery of Art features Jeremy Blake's hallucinogenic digital videos combining representational and abstract imagery with visual narratives and premieres the third in his series of cinematic portraits, collaborated with British mogul Malcolm McLaren. corcoran.org Oct. 28-Mar. 30
Let the World In: Prints by Robert Rauschenberg from the National Gallery of Art and Related Collections: Drawn from more than 400 prints, the exhibition features approximately 60 examples from lithographs with black-and-white media images to larger color impressions and includes new digital imaging techniques using unconventional papers, cardboard, fabric, and plastic. nga.gov Nov. 2-Oct. 5
One Life: Katharine Hepburn: In honor of the 20th century icon, the One Life gallery features Katharine Hepburn's four Oscar statues, images of her life and career and a video clips from her films, interviews and television appearances. npg.si.edu Nov. 2-Nov. 7, 2007
Discovering Rastafari!: This exhibition explores the roots and worldwide movement of Jamaica's Rastafari religion through rare photographs, video footage, artifacts, recreations of religious practices and a "culture shop." mnh.si.edu Nov. 10-Apr. 13
Masterworks of Japanese Painting from the Price Collection: The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery features 109 paintings from the world-renowned Joe and Etsuko Price collection from the Japanese Endo Period (1615-1868) in screen, hanging scroll and fan formats. asia.si.edu Nov. 17
America by Air: The National Air and Space Museum's newest permanent exhibition journeys through the history of commercial air transportation from the earliest years in aviation to the jet-age of the 21st century. nasm.si.edu Nov. 17-Jan. 27
In Plane View: Abstractions of Flight: Featuring 55 color photographs by National Air and Space Museum photographer Carolyn Russo, this display highlights the "simple beauty" often overlooked of aircraft and spacecraft design. nasm.si.edu Nov.- TBA
Nature's Best Photography Awards: 2007: The National Museum of Natural History displays the winners in 15 categories of Nature's Best International Windland Smith Rice Awards and winners in nine categories from the National Wildlife Photography Awards. mnh.si.edu Nov.-TBA
Butterflies and Plants: Partners in Evolution: The two-part exhibition illustrates the evolution of butterflies and plants, with a focus on plants and animals that have evolved together in one display and a 1,400 square-foot Butterfly Pavilion w/ live butterflies and plants features the second component. mnh.si.edu Dec. 17-Apr. 16
Black Box: Rivane Neuenschwander: The Brazilian artist's collaboration with artist Cao Guimaraes offers a mesmerizing close-up view of a community of ants hauling large, thin, colored flecks of confetti from Carnival celebrations. hirshhorn.si.edu Dec. 21-Mar. 16
John Alexander: A Retrospective: This exhibition is the first full-scale examination of the renowned neo-expressionist, John Alexander. The display includes approximately 40 paintings and 30 works on paper from the late 1970s to the present and highlights his remarkable engagement with the American landscape. americanart.si.edu # # # About Destination DC: Destination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of more than 1,000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities. Destinationdc.com
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