Remarkable Americans: New Works on View at National Portrait Gallery
WASHINGTON, DC—The National Portrait Gallery prominently exhibits new acquisitions in a corridor adjacent to its main lobby. A selection of the most recent new portraits includes paintings, drawings and photographs of Americans who…
Chuck Close X President Obama
WASHINGTON, DC—At the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, a pair of presidential portraits (one for each term, perhaps) is on exhibit. The tapestries by Chuck Close depict President Obama looking alternatively authoritative and amused….
Derivatives: Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol and Louise Lawler
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, DC—Andy Warhol’s famous portraits of Marilyn Monroe have helped to fuel the enduring fascination with the Hollywood actress and sex symbol. A couple of recently observed Warhol works rendered in gold…
At National Portrait Gallery, Engaging Images by Renowned Artists
WASHINGTON, DC—The National Portrait Gallery has a remarkable collection, paintings and sculptures of historic figures and stand-outs in a range of fields. Many of the works were created by critically acclaimed artists, from…
Shizu Saldamando’s ‘Visual Biographies’ Explore Identity Issues Among Asian American Youth
WASHINGTON, DC—Shizu Saldamando relies on her friends for inspiration. Her “visual biographies” look almost like illustrated snapshots and depict people she knows. The works on wood capture social interactions, reference youth subculture and…
