James Bond is a spy known for three things- women, vodka martinis (shaken, not stirred), and cool cars.
These cars feature in many of the most iconic action sequences throughout the franchise. Bond speeds through streets, deserts, and cliffsides, using their machine guns or ejector seats to defeat the baddies.
They're epic, and for the…
One hundred and seven years ago, we entered WWI when Congress declared war on Germany.
The terrible effects of this war resulted in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. It also gave us the DC War Memorial built by local Washington DC residents to honor local casualties.
Now, a new monument…
Is spring break coming up for your family, leaving you wondering what to see in Washington, DC, with the kids? Aren't sure if there's anything new worth seeing?
Here are three of our favorite new things to check out in DC:
Photo courtesy of The National Building Museum
National Building Museum- “Building Stories”
Newly opened in…
Dorothea Lange: Seeing People takes a black-and-white look at people in tough circumstances.
Viewing weathered faces, primarily from the United States, reveals the images of God in the diverse faces of humanity.
Many of her most famous works are government propaganda, revealed or concealed as the government saw fit for a time. Even her most…
Last week, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery opened a new exhibition- “1898: US Imperial Visions and Revisions”.
Entry into Guanica Bay by the Smithsonian
This exhibition explores the United States move from Republic to Empire through many people throughout the pivotal year of 1998.
From Feb 15th, 1898, with the explosion of the USS Maine in…
Poor Richard is a collection of 73 caricatures of President Nixon. Artist Philip Guston imagines and portrays his character through:
Posture
Speech
Features
Locations
Clothing
Guston's caricatures are distict
It's an excellent opportunity to study the art style in depth. As you walk through this exhibition, focus on these key caricature staples.
Bold lines
Simplify and…
"Philip Guston Now" at the National Gallery of Art explores the works of this modern artist.
It's not an exhibition I recommend for families. But I would recommend it for fathers.
Philip lost his father to suicide when he was 10. Guston's artworks reference this tragedy repeatedly for over 40 years. His father's absence is…
Washington DC has a bevy of museums full of wonderful exhibits to visit. But sometimes it can be hard to escape the busier “tourist” sections.
That's why we've rounded up these five hidden gem exhibits for you to see next time you're in DC. Some are more challenging to find than others, but they're all…
You have one last chance to see this huge retrospective art show at the National Gallery of Art.
My first impression of this exhibition was surprise and delight at the vibrant, attention-grabbing colors. The series of paintings telling a complete story draw me in, my eye going from one scene to another.
Virgin Reading (c.…
If you're a Star Wars fan, it's a great time to visit the Smithsonian. They have a vast collection of artifacts, including Star Wars ones, most of which aren't on display. But right now, you can see three Star Wars items with your very own eyes.
C3-PO Costume
Actor Anthony Daniels wore this costume in…