#national-gallery-of-art — Public Fediverse posts

West to East: Close to the Bone.
In the easternmost reaches of the United States, in a small house high above the rocks and waves, one artist is trying to see what lies beneath nature’s splendor. Painter Anne Neely documents the struggles of her local fishing community in Jonesport, Maine, as she faces her own battle with cancer, finding protection and solace in art.
#globalmuseum #NationalGalleryofArt #art

https://www.europesays.com/es/824009/ La madre que creó un museo y la que nunca visitó a su hijo en prisión: los vínculos que marcaron a los grandes pintores de la historia #arte #ArteYDiseño #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Design #Diseño #Entertainment #Entretenimiento #ES #España #Impresionismo #MaryCassatt #Maternidad #mujer #NationalGalleryOfArt #nino #Pintura #retrato #Spain #WomanWithASunflower

Infinity Nets Yellow, by Yayoi Kusama. 1960.
Kusama visualized patterns she saw in her hallucinations, a medical condition she had since childhood. The scale, and delicate, intricate pattern is incredible.

#Art #NationalGalleryofArt #nga #artmuseums #fediart

Everyday Awe: Through the Eyes of Georgia O’Keeffe.
We often think about awe in response to rare and intense events. But awe also exists in the commonplace, like when the leaves of a tree change from green to yellow.
https://www.nga.gov/stories/articles/everyday-awe?utm_source=globalmuseum #globalmuseum #art #museums #NationalGalleryofArt

https://www.europesays.com/ie/704065/ Florence exhibition celebrates the beauty of art that has been broken into pieces – The Art Newspaper #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #Design #Éire #Entertainment #Exhibitions #florence #IE #Ireland #NationalGalleryOfArt #PalazzoStrozzi #WashingtonDc

Ousted Kennedy Center Chairman Buys Dismantled ‘Blue’ Sculpture

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/arts/design/blue-sculpture-kennedy-center-rubenstein.html

Ousted Kennedy Center Chairman Buys Dismantled ‘Blue’ Sculpture

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/arts/design/blue-sculpture-kennedy-center-rubenstein.html

https://www.europesays.com/ie/649631/ National Gallery of Art Announces New Acquisitions Across Fifty Years #Acquisitions #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #Design #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #NationalGalleryOfArt

US National Gallery of Art acquires paintings, sculptures and photographs spanning five centuries – The Art Newspaper

The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, DC, has acquired around 190 works since March of this…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #Acquisitions #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #DC #Design #Entertainment #Museumacquisitions #Museums&Heritage #NationalGalleryofArt #UK #UnitedKingdom #Washington #WashingtonDC
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US National Gallery of Art acquires paintings, sculptures and photographs spanning five centuries – The Art Newspaper

The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, DC, has acquired around 190 works since March of this…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Artsanddesign #acquisitions #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #DC #Design #Entertainment #Museumacquisitions #Museums&Heritage #NationalGalleryofArt #Washington #WashingtonDC
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/818955/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/645672/ US National Gallery of Art acquires paintings, sculptures and photographs spanning five centuries – The Art Newspaper #Acquisitions #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #DC #Design #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #MuseumAcquisitions #Museums&Heritage #NationalGalleryOfArt #Washington #WashingtonDc

https://www.europesays.com/ie/613520/ Historic Portraits Celebrate the Earliest African American Photographers #africanamerican #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #blackphotographers #daguerreotypes #Design #earlyphotography #Éire #Entertainment #historicalphotos #IE #Ireland #nationalgalleryofart

Historic Portraits Celebrate the Earliest African American Photographers https://petapixel.com/2026/07/31/these-historic-portraits-celebrate-the-earliest-african-american-photographer/ #nationalgalleryofart #blackphotographers #earlyphotography #historicalphotos #africanamerican #daguerreotypes #Features #Analog

Artist Charles Ross spent 50 years building Star Axis, a monumental observatory on a New Mexico mesa. Those who walk up the staircase of this earthen pyramid can view the sky as it was 13,000 years ago—and as it will be 13,000 years from now. Dive into the passion and process of “the last great land artist you’ve never heard of” (New York Times)
#globalmuseum #art #NationalGalleryOfArt #landart

The Hill

Several years ago, I started a birthday tradition of taking either a day trip or a vacation. In 2017, it was a day trip to the Peabody Essex Museum for their Ocean Liners: Glamour, Speed and Style exhibition. Last year, I went to Ticonderoga, NY, for a few days to visit, among other things, the Star Trek: Original Series Set Tour. But for my birthday this year, I decided to visit Washington, D.C., for nearly a week. Although I have been to D.C. a few times on business, I never really had the chance to explore the city during those trips, except for a quick afternoon walk around the National Mall. That changed last week.

Although I considered flying, I decided to drive because I’ve always wanted to visit the WWII battleship USS New Jersey. After a slightly over four-hour drive, I arrived at the Iowa-class battleship. Having previously visited the USS Iowa in Los Angeles, I found the New Jersey no less impressive. As the most decorated of all the Iowa-class ships, the New Jersey’s tour reflected the pride of those who work on and visit her.

The following day, I arrived by the Metro’s Red Line in Washington, D.C., and walked down to the National Mall. I had forgotten how majestic the city is. It doesn’t matter what your political views are; it’s the city’s design and grandeur that engulfs you. With the United States Capitol on one side and the Washington Monument on the other, the city invites exploration.

My first museum visit was to the storied National Gallery of Art. Its outstanding collection spans the Middle Ages to the present and encompasses two buildings—the neoclassical original and a contemporary one designed by I.M. Pei. The sculpture garden is also a delight. There are so many wonderful exhibitions and works of art on display that it’s hard to pick a favorite. I did, however, love Thomas Cole’s The Voyage of Life. If you love museums, the National Gallery will take most of the day.

The next day started with a VIP tour of the United States Capitol by a staff member of my state congressional representative. From the spacious visitor center and Exhibition Hall, the tour traveled from the original entrance, Senate, and Supreme Court to the wondrous Capitol Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. The tour concluded with a visit to the House of Representatives Chamber (no cameras/cell phones were allowed). As all points in Washington, D.C. radiate from this point geographically and politically, it is here that you literally feel our republic in action.

From an architectural standpoint alone, the Library of Congress is well worth a visit. The Main Reading Room would compel even the most reluctant reader to pick up a book. I particularly enjoyed the Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution exhibition. The exhibition contrasts two living legends who lived at the same time – George Washington and King George III.

Needless to say, a visit to the top of the Washington Monument reveals breathtaking views of D.C. From there, a visit to the solemnity of the World War II Memorial, followed by the Lincoln Memorial, was in order. One can’t help but be reflective and thankful when viewing President Abraham Lincoln’s statue. If it were not for Lincoln, there would not be a United States of America. Although I had to memorize the Gettysburg Address in grade school, the following excerpt from his speech, written over 150 years ago, still resonates today, “Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.” I know we can.

“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” As an American citizen (and for all those who aspire to be), that singular sentence in the Declaration of Independence forms the bedrock of this country. My visit to the National Archives the next day to view the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights was rightly an emotional one. For it was the authorship, execution, and adherence to these documents that established the United States. While it’s easy to take what we have here for granted if you’ve never traveled outside the country, I, for one, am both happy and thankful to see the sign “Welcome to the United States” when I return from an international trip.

For those who follow me on social media or know me personally, you know I love the world of James Bond. Therefore, a visit to the International Spy Museum was a must! When you first enter the lobby, you are greeted by the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger. That certainly gets you in the mood for spying! But this museum is much more than Bond. It takes you into the world of covert intelligence agencies around the world, with their stories, gadgets, and missions. The museum does an excellent job of covering spy networks in the OAS (precursor to the CIA) from WWII through the Cold War decades, and it features riveting exhibitions that test your abilities as a spy. Although I was there for 3.5 hours, I easily could have spent the majority of the day.

With my passion for NASA, space exploration, and all things aviation, day four was my visit to the National Air and Space Museum. Although I had previously visited the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia near Dulles International Airport, I had yet to visit the museum’s location on the Mall. As you enter the lobby, you’re greeted by the Friendship 7 space capsule that carried John Glenn—the first American to orbit Earth—to space. Just next to the capsule is the unflown Lunar Module from the Apollo era. You don’t need to walk far from the Lunar Module to see the iconic model of the Starship Enterprise from the 1960s TV series Star Trek. When you juxtapose the original Wright Flyer with the Apollo 11 command module, Columbia, in the same building, you can’t help but be in awe of what mankind can accomplish. In less than a century, we went from flying 120 feet at just over 6 miles per hour to landing a man on the Moon. In a museum like this, you can imagine what’s possible in the next 100 years.

My vacation to Washington, D.C. concluded the next day with a visit to the National Zoo. Having grown up on a farm, I became very familiar with a variety of animals. But certainly, the variety I lived with didn’t compare to what this magnificent zoo offered! From Giant Pandas, Asian elephants, Andean Bears, Brown Pelicans, and Siberian Tigers to over 2,000 other animals, the National Zoo has something for everyone. I particularly loved seeing the Beavers. When we lived on our farm, a family of Beavers turned our small brook into a large lake!

While my vacation to our nation’s capital may have come to an end, I left with a renewed appreciation for my country. While the Capitol represents our government, it is the museums that embody the very essence of the country. From history to art to science and all their interrelated fields, one leaves Washington, D.C., knowing more than when they arrived. The uniqueness of the United States should never be taken for granted. As the United States will soon celebrate its 250th anniversary, the founding fathers would be proud that, because of three words in the Constitution, the United States has withstood tyranny and triumphed, resulting in American exceptionalism. 

“We the People”

https://www.europesays.com/ie/462897/ US National Gallery of Art receives $116m gift to continue nationwide lending programme – The Art Newspaper #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #DC #Design #DONATIONS #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #Museums&Heritage #NationalGalleryOfArt #Washington #WashingtonDc

US National Gallery of Art gifted more than 1,200 Mitch Epstein photographs – The Art Newspaper

The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, DC, has received a gift of 1,261 photographs by Mitch…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #Acquisitions #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Design #Entertainment #MitchEpstein #Museums&Heritage #NationalGalleryofArt #Photography #UK #UnitedKingdom #WashingtonDC
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/545489/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/910223/ US National Gallery of Art gifted more than 1,200 Mitch Epstein photographs – The Art Newspaper #Acquisitions #Britain #England #GreatBritain #london #MitchEpstein #Museums&Heritage #NationalGalleryOfArt #Photography #UK #UnitedKingdom #WashingtonDC

Kengo Kuma and Associates Wins Competition to Design New Wing for London’s National Gallery

New Wing for National Gallery, Rooftop Render. Image © Kin Creatives…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #architecturalcompetition #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #CA #Canada #Competition #ContemporaryArchitecture #CulturalHeritage #Design #Entertainment #Exhibition #Expansions #kengokuma #KengoKumaandAssociates #London #MuseumDesign #NationalGalleryofArt #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/592738/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/427911/ Kengo Kuma and Associates Wins Competition to Design New Wing for London’s National Gallery #ArchitecturalCompetition #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #Competition #ContemporaryArchitecture #CulturalHeritage #Design #Éire #Entertainment #exhibition #Expansions #IE #Ireland #KengoKuma #KengoKumaAndAssociates #London #MuseumDesign #NationalGalleryOfArt #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/britain/10420/ Kengo Kuma and Associates Wins Competition to Design New Wing for London’s National Gallery #ArchitecturalCompetition #Architecture #Competition #ContemporaryArchitecture #CulturalHeritage #exhibition #Expansions #KengoKuma #KengoKumaAndAssociates #London #MuseumDesign #NationalGalleryOfArt #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/uk/882641/ Kengo Kuma and Associates Wins Competition to Design New Wing for London’s National Gallery #ArchitecturalCompetition #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Competition #ContemporaryArchitecture #CulturalHeritage #Design #Entertainment #exhibition #Expansions #KengoKuma #KengoKumaAndAssociates #london #MuseumDesign #NationalGalleryOfArt #UK #UnitedKingdom

National Gallery of Art Acquires Important Collection of American Civil War Photographs https://petapixel.com/2026/03/29/national-gallery-of-art-acquires-important-collection-of-american-civil-war-photographs/ #nationalgalleryofart #alexandergardner #americancivilwar #abrahamlincoln #mathewbrady #civilwar #Analog #News

https://www.europesays.com/ie/342478/ Amateur artists have the chance to appear in the National Gallery and win some cash along the way #ArtContest #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #Design #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #LukeLukert #NationalGalleryOfArt #SydniMyers

https://www.europesays.com/es/380337/ Llega al Met a mayor exposición dedicada a Rafael en Estados Unidos #AlbaMadonna #arte #ArteYDiseño #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Design #Diseño #Entertainment #Entretenimiento #ES #España #NationalGalleryOfArt #NiñoJesús #Pintura #Raphael #religioso #renacimiento #SanJuanBautista #Spain #VirgenMaría

Your country needs you(r content): National Gallery of Art in Washington DC launches social media open call – The Art Newspaper

The traditional gift for a one year anniversary is paper, while for 50 years it is gold. But…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #anniversary #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Design #Entertainment #Insta’gratification #NationalGalleryofArt #SocialMedia #UK #UnitedKingdom #WashingtonDC
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/403359/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/313976/ Your country needs you(r content): National Gallery of Art in Washington DC launches social media open call – The Art Newspaper #Anniversary #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #Design #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Insta’Gratification #Ireland #NationalGalleryOfArt #SocialMedia #WashingtonDc

Alison Luchs, who has worked at the National Gallery of Art for 47 years, agreed to learn Gen Z slang and make videos because she wanted to raise interest in the museum’s art.

She never expected to slay.

stolen from here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSbLzBLDaBj
more info here: https://wapo.st/4qIqlTl

#NationalGalleryOfArt #GenZ #Slang #Art #Maiolica

First-of-Its-Kind Exhibition Explores Photography’s Role in the Black Arts Movement https://petapixel.com/2025/11/30/first-of-its-kind-exhibition-explores-photographys-role-in-the-black-arts-movement/ #nationalgalleryofart #CivilRightsMovement #blackphotographers #exhibition #Culture

The #Louvre museum in #Paris was closed because of theft by masked robbers. Brazen!

The #NationalGalleryOfArt in #WashingtonDC is closed because of theft by unmasked robbers. Even more brazen!

Image from ABC News.

Semantic Search over the National Gallery of Art

https://nga.demo.mixedbread.com/

#HackerNews #SemanticSearch #NationalGalleryOfArt #ArtTech #Innovation #MuseumExperience

🚨 Art Accessibility Alert!! 🚨

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has put 492,000 high-resolution images of artistic works online! 🎉

"In making this collection available online, the Met joined other world-class museums in putting large troves of digital art online. Witness the 88,000 images from the Getty in L.A., the 125,000 Dutch masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum, the 50,000 artistic images from the National Gallery, and the 1.9 million images from the British Museum."

h/t to @openculture - You rock!

(Please do check them out - they are an incredible resource! 💛 )

https://www.openculture.com/2024/11/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-puts-490000-high-res-images-online.html

#Art #Accessibility #MetMuseum #GettyMuseum #Rijksmuseum #NationalGalleryOfArt #BritishMuseum

Google Blog: Uncover the National Gallery of Art in Washington with Google Arts & Culture. “… this hub features more than 60,000 works. The pieces span the history of Western art from the Middle Ages to today. You can explore 16,000 newly accessible images, more than 13 curated stories, an interactive game and new Street View captures with guided tours of East and West Buildings and the […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/07/15/google-blog-uncover-the-national-gallery-of-art-in-washington-with-google-arts-culture/

Puzzle: Claude Monet, Japanese Footbridge

Although Pomegranate just calls this puzzle Claude Monet, the painting is “The Japanese Footbridge” (1899) and is in the collection of the National Gallery of Art – see their collection highlight of it.

Great puzzle – tackle the bridge first (after edges of course) then the browns and lily pads – challenging but beautiful.

#art #ClaudeMonet #NationalGalleryOfArt #Pomegranate

Joannis Miltoni

https://library.hrmtc.com/2025/03/18/joannis-miltoni/

#engraving #hermeneuticon #iconomancy #ioannisMiltoni #joannisMiltoni #JohnMilton #NationalGalleryOfArt #WilliamFaithorne

more #Washingtondc indoor #courtyard in #NationalGalleryofArt a quiet place to relax when walking thos long streets between sites. Please do not every change them into galleries or sales space- we all need a #quiet #retreat

Bravo, #NationalGalleryOfArt, for creating this super fun and easy Paint 'n' Play game that you can play in your browser. https://www.nga.gov/games/paint-n-play/