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February 26, 2010

Live Photos: Born Too Late at DCAC

                       

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February 23, 2010

The Pop-Up Gala @ Long View Gallery

An artist, an architect & a developer walk into a bar...
March 1 at Long View Gallery - http://culturaldc.org/gala/

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November 30, 2009

Meet Artist David Richardson on December 9

I met Dave Richardson at Aaron Gallery in Dupont Circle. He tells me that Zenith Gallery will be hosting a "Meet the Artist" reception for him at Chevy Chase Pavilion, so come see him as he presents his work a day before the exhibition opens. The reception is on December 9 from 6-9pm, and the show, called The Soul of Seoul, will be on display from December 10 through February 28, 2010. See the press release here.

       

Congrats, Dave, I look forward to seeing your work!

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November 24, 2009

Photos: Joan Belmar's "Migrations" at the Chilean Embassy - Last Week to Enjoy!

Cross-posted at ReadysetDC: A Creative Urban Enterprise

Joan Belmar is a wonderful local artist that you should know about. He is represented by Nevin Kelly Gallery and funded by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. This week is your last chance to enjoy his mini-retrospective at the Chilean Embassy, featuring works from 1995 to present. Dubbed "Migrations," the exhibition is a good opportunity to inspect the way in which Joan's work has matured: from his earlier mixed-media techniques to his current signature style and the elements that connect them.

I had the privilege to attend the "Migrations" opening reception at the Chilean Embassy earlier this month, a cultural event attended by celebrities and friends alike. Cristian Campos, a famous Chilean actor, was present with his wife actress Maria Jose Prieto (see this YouTube clip, where Cristian looks pretty badass). Also at the opening was Charles Krause, survivor of the Guyana Massacre and an avid art collector and journalist (see this PBS link).

Many friends and supporters praised Joan at the reception, including Jim & Minna N Nathanson, Barbara Liotta, Elaine Reuben, Constance Bergfors, Eve Hennessa, Shanti Norris (Executive Director at Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts), Ellyn Weiss, Sondra Arkin, Mikray Pida, Katya Romero, Humberto Fuentes  (Manuel Zapata Olivella Center), Victoria Montero and Alejandra Ruiz-dana.

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November 6, 2009

ReadysetDC Previews: “ONCE” Laurel Lukaszewski @ Project 4 (Opening Tonight)

Check out preview photos of tonight's show — kudos to Laurel and Project 4 Gallery.

       

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October 30, 2009

Photos: Oliver Vernon and Phil Nesmith Art Opening at Irvine Contemporary

You must see this in person! Oliver Vernon's Double Down and Phil Nesmith's Flight Patterns opened today at Irvine Contemporary. You can become a fan of Phil Nesmith on Facebook. View the press release (PDF).

                       

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October 16, 2009

Live Photoblogging: Bilateral Engagement at the Art Museum of the Americas

                                                                     

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October 16, 2009

Design Week DC: A Unique Opportunity for Designers, October 19-24

Design Week DC is upon us! This is a unique opportunity for Washington DC designers-- just take a look at the action-packed agenda. Your best bet: an education lecture series on Saturday, October 24, made up of 30-minute back-to-back presentations at Cady's Alley in Georgetown (these presentations are usually given to architectural firms, but they are free for your enjoyment during Design Week). Free food and drinks will be offered at the events. For more info, visit Design Week DC.

       

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

In a nutshell Thursday incorporates an art installation opening with drinks and music: “CACHE” A work by Alberto Gaitán, followed by short academic talks organized by Capitol Pecha Kucha at Boffi Studio, and an after party at L2 for architects, designers and aficionados to meet and mingle.  

5:30 INSTALLATION: “CACHE” A work by Alberto Gaitán
This installation transforms used materials into ephemeral art, allowing the DC community to experience and enjoy temporary architecture. Constructed by Alberto Gaitán, this interactive installation will be composed of both reused materials and specialized lighting design. It will be staged in a traditional row house by Cady’s Alley. Defying rigid concepts of design, this installation incorporates everyday functional objects, creating unexpected spaces for the public to engage and explore.

6:30 Pecha Kucha

Jonathan Grinham - Architect Solar Decathalon

Brittany Watson - Corcoran Interior Design Student/Blogger
The House that Lars Built 

Ondine Karady - Interior Designer/Set Decorator & Finalist for Bravo's Top Design

Alberto Gaitan - Artist/Sculptor

Justin Vitorello and Peter Corbell of The Fojol Bros - Traveling Culinary Carnival

Rakiyt Zakari - Designer

Tashia Senn - Fashion Designer

Brian Gafney - Architect at Mancini Duffy/Professor at WAAC

AFTER PARTY @ L2 Lounge rsvp@designweek-dc.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th

11:30am - 6pm  (Readers-- this will be really cool & FREE. I want you to come here! - and pass on to whoever you think will be interested in this Design Educational Lecture Series)

Saturday is a daylong lecture series running from 11am to 6pm, where store owners and experts give back to back, half hour talks on specific aspects and elements of design.  Enjoy a day of educational lectures and from some of the areas best architectural and interior design shops including: Boffi Studio, Design Within Reach, Bulthap, Pedini, M2L, Illuminations, Contemporaria, Bo Concept, PoggenPohl, and Janus et Cie. Topics include everything from a lunch prepared by a Miele Kitchen expert at Bulthap to How to Plan a Residential Lighting Project at Illuminations.

11:30   Boffi/Coverings Boffi and Coverings invite you to enjoy a glass of wine in the Beautiful Boffi showroom.

12-12:30  Bulthaup 
Discover Bulthaup B1:With a new look, new advantages, and an attractive price, come see why Bulthaup B1 is the essential kitchen.  

12:30-1   Bulthaup          
 "Lunch with Miele: Experience the power of cooking with Miele while enjoying lunch fare prepared by Miele expert Brian McLaughlin."

1-1:30     Pedini  

1:30-2     M2L    "Building Conversations the collaborative design process of Amestudio.  Benjamin Ames, AIA, discusses the importance of dialogue and craft through the presentation of several of his firm's award-winning projects."

2-2:30 BoConcept will be launching our 2010 collection featuring the Imola chair.  We will also have trained specialist to talk about the upcoming home trends for 2010.

2:30-3  Illuminations
Light Control: Ambiance and Sustainability - By examining various methods to control light, participants will learn how to control natural and artificial light through switching, dimming, and shading technologies that ensure aesthetics, efficiency, and comfort."

3-3:30  DWR  "How to Use Lighting Controls to Reduce Energy ConsumptionLost River Modern: The Story of a Local PreFab.  Hear the story of how Chris Brown and his family created a way to build their modern dream house. From the first “light bulb” moment of the idea to the nitty-gritty of maintaining the property today; learn of this adventure that we all fantasize about. Win a weekend vacation at the house!  "

3:30-4  Illuminations     The 8 Rules of Light of Viabizzuno: The fundamentals of lighting architectural projects by going beyond the basic technical considerations – as conceived by the Italian lighting brand Viabizzuno and examined within the context of realized projects."

 4-4:30  JANUS et Cie  GREEN DESIGN: THE HOTTEST TREND IN INTERIOR DESIGN           
Join the JANUS et Cie team during Washington D.C. Design Week for a presentation on sustainable products and ways to incorporate green design into any environment.

4:30-5  Illuminations    
Material Innovations in Lighting: Exploration of the newest materials in decorative lighting, including the use of carbon fiber, pigmented silicone, hydro-formed aluminum, 3form resin textiles and methylcrylate with integrated fabric – for a new perspective on lighting design. "

 5-5:30 Contemporaria
 "Deborah Kalkstein, Owner of Contemporaria, will offer a wide view of the different companies and selected pieces in display at the store.  Within the tour there will be explanations of the different materials used as well as new colors and innovative concepts to create modern living spaces.  Prosseco and biscotti will be served to honor the MADE IN ITALY majority of the products carried by the store."

5:30-6  Poggenpohl     
Sustainable Manufacturing:  A discussion of sustainable European manufacturing methods, innovative materials in the kitchen cabinetry industry, and key specifying decisions in green design. Reception and refreshments to follow.

For the full agenda, and to download the flyers provided in this post, visit Design Week DC.

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