Tag Archives: painting

Calder in the East Wing: Dreaming in Gravity

Today we invite you to a “playground”, a fun park, possibly a zoo or circus- right here at the National Gallery of Art. Their large permanent collection of Alexander Calder’s pieces is arrayed in the tower of the East Wing, a place for the whole family.
Originally Broadcast on WOWD-LP, Takoma Park Radio: Dec 02, 2017

Feline Divinity: Cats of Ancient Egypt

We talk about the many feline divinities along the ancient Nile, the art they inspired, and the mummies: based on a show at the Freer Museum (to January 15, 2018), organized by the Brooklyn Museum of Art.