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Artist Spotlight: Petah Coyne–How to Hang 150 Pounds of Wax from the Ceiling
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: March 25, 2011
Petah Coyne’s wondrous wax sculpture Untitled #781 was installed yesterday in NMWA’s sculpture gallery. You have to come see this in person! Unlike many contemporary artists who focus on social or media-related issues, Petah Coyne imbues her work with a magical quality to evoke intensely personal associations. Her sculptures convey an inherent tension between vulnerability [...]
Inspired by Niki
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: September 14, 2010
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On Saturday, September 11, “Arts on Foot” was held in D.C.’s Penn Quarter. Enjoy these photos of young artists-to-be at NMWA’s booth creating colorful sculptures inspired by Niki de Saint Phalle’s whimsical figures along New York Avenue! NMWA staff display some of the colorful creations
Mosaic Workshop at NMWA
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: June 8, 2010
On Sunday, June 6, families joined NMWA staff and artist Valerie Theberge to create mosaics inspired by the Niki de Saint Phalle sculptures on New York Avenue. Participants spent time looking at mosaics and learning about color choice and how to cut the glass tiles to create shapes. Many thanks to all who participated and if you’d [...]
The Ribbon Has Been Cut!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: April 28, 2010
Today at 1:30, NMWA friends and guests attended the Dedication Ceremony for the New York Avenue Sculpture Project. Speakers and honorable guests included Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Dirstrict of Columbia Councilmember Jack Evans, US Congresswoman for the District of Columbia Eleanor Holmes Norton, and Niki de Saint Phalle’s grand-daughter Bloum Cardenas. Stay tuned for [...]
#23 Basketball Player is HERE!!!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: April 19, 2010
The Three Graces are HERE!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: April 15, 2010
Nana on a Dolphin is HERE!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: April 14, 2010
From the dust…
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: March 29, 2010
Progress on the New York Avenue Sculpture Project! March 10, 2010 The beginnings of the renovation of the median on New York Avenue looked more like a barren waste land. But with some time… Mar 15, 2010 loads of concrete… Mar 18, 2010 Mar 25 2010 and hours of shoveling… Mar 25 2010 the sculpture [...]
Photo Pick-Me-Up
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: September 17, 2009
Who doesn’t enjoy a pretty picture? Every week I’ll be posting a photo taken in or around the museum for a little mood lift. If it’s raining around you like it is here – stay dry! About the Photographer: Carolanne Bonanno is NMWA’s communications and publishing intern.
