Featured Illustrator: Glenn Lucas
This is one of the questions we asked in this month’s “Three” series. Check out what several local creatives had to say, then share your own insight via the comments below!
Which DC galleries are your favorite and why?
Art Whino. It’s a great place to see raw talent being featured.
The Corcoran has been a favorite now for a while. It’s a small collection relative to some of the larger galleries on the Mall, but there’s always an interesting exhibit being featured. Going on now through the 20th, for instance, is a retrospective of photos by William Eggleston. I had a rather serendipitous moment walking through the exhibit when I noticed it was Eggleston who, in the 60s, shot the photo that would later be featured on the cover of one of my favorite records: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleed_American. Who knew?
I’m a good old-fashioned NGA fan. Huge range, great descriptions, sprawling space for big pieces.
I love me some First Fridays that tour the galleries in Dupont, but more for the event, not so much for the art. Most of the Dupont galleries participate and it’s a fun way to putz around the city, drink free wine, and see some art. Warehouse is my go-to for seeing something random. Paul and Molly are total wack-jobs, with an eye for original art.
Being new to the area I am not that familiar with smaller galleries, but here’s my list: Plan B on 14th: Amazing local work | The National Portrait Gallery + Smithsonian Museum – wonderful Folk Art in the Luce Center | The Phillips Collection
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Irvine Contemporary on 14th St. always has interesting, thought-provoking shows and often features the work of up-and-coming artists. Their opening nights draw large, diverse crowds and help contribute to the lively Logan Circle scene.
And though it’s not in DC, Fraser Gallery in Bethesda is a favorite because owner Catriona takes chances on exhibitions that are more provocative than you’d usually find in the ‘burbs. She also occasionally features young artists.
On the museum-y side, the Freer-Sackler Galleries are beautiful spaces with broad collections of Asian, Islamic and American art. Since they’re a little off the beaten path, (behind the Smithsonian Castle) they offer a more peaceful museum experience.