The District is in full flower.
Take a trip to the capital to see some 3,800 ornamental cherry trees in peak bloom around the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial – and some equally stunning museum exhibits. The spectacular explosion of pink and white petals appeared on March 26 and is expected to last about 10 days.
The trees were a gift from Japan in 1921 to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations.calendar for events and bring a camera. The crowds admiring the landscape can be as dense as the delicate flower clusters, so early morning visits – as in sunrise – are advised.How some Americans could qualify for a $1,000 'dog tax credit' Unlucky beauty pageant contestant shocks viewers after losing her teeth mid-speech — then bravely continues on And while you’re in D.C., take advantage of the incredible museums. Here’s a look at the latest must-see exhibits and a welcoming hotel:Lilla Cabot Perry’s Lady With a Bowl of Violets is one of the paintings on display at the NMWA.NMWA marked Women’s History Month with a series of events, including an installation of historical paintings by American women artists from the museum’s collection. Admire elegant works from Lilla Cabot Perry, Jennie Augusta Brownscombe, Cecilia Beaux, Clementine Hunter, Sarah Miriam Peale, Anna Claypoole Peale, Jane Peterson and Grandma Moses, among other talents. Then check out “Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection,” featuring about 80 masterpieces from the contemporary art collection of Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg. Admire works from female artists including Magdalena Abakanowicz, Cecily Brown, Sheila Hicks, Jenny Holzer, Joan Mitchell, Faith Ringgold, Amy Sillman, Lorna Simpson, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Pat Steir and Kara Walker.Bingyi / National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution Both Hiroshi Senju, a Japanese painter known for his giant waterfall works, and Bingyi, a Chinese artist and scholar famed for her massive-scale ink paintings, go deep. H20 is both the muse and the motif of their meditative paintings. Senju transforms waterfalls into idealized images while Bingyi is inspired by nature and historical Chinese ink painting and philosophy.Learn about vanishing acts at a new immersive exhibit at The International Spy Museum. Using artifacts, true stories and hands-on displays, this engaging show takes guests through the history of camouflage and its connections to espionage. From WWI “dazzle” ships to Tony Mendez’ quick-change old lady disguises to modern “deepfakes,” these displays detail deception at its deepest.Catalan artist Joan Miró made seven trips to the U.S. between 1947 and 1968 and held retrospectives at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1941 and 1959. During his time stateside, he met artists in their studios, partnered on prints and architectural projects and participated in their creative community. Co-organized with the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, this show explores the cross-pollination betwen artists and features 75 works by more than 30 masters including Alexander Calder, Jackson Pollock, Louise Bourgeois, Elaine de Kooning, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, Arshile Gorky and Lee Krasner.Looking out over the famous roundabout park and its white marble fountain, The Dupont Circle Hotel is centrally located in the city’s cosmopolitan hub. The five-star Doyle Collection property is steps from Embassy Row, art and mansion museums, top restaurants, unique bookstores, independent boutiques and the Sunday Farmer’s Market. The neighborhood is so fun it’s hard to leave., drinks at the buzzy Doyle bar and then dinner atagain. The Michelin-recommended hot spot serves modern American cuisine like fritto misto di mare, homemade lamb bolognese and duck breast with celery root. The colorful restaurant has coral banquettes, floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views – and the scene inside is equally vibrant. A leafy terrace offers al fresco dining from spring to fall.Paige DeSorbo says these $9 bracelets look ‘really expensive’ Everything Page Six editors are buying during Amazon’s Spring Sale, from a ‘magic’ moisturizer to Kyle Richards’ go-to sports braPeter Alexander is leaving NBC after years of being passed over for top anchor jobs: sourceTrump reveals his nickname for Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Greek Independence Day CelebrationLilla Cabot Perry's Lady With a Bowl of Violets is one of the paintings on display at the NMWA.Bingyi's Peach Blossom Spring Triptych, an ink-on-paper work.A camouflage exhibit at the International Spy Museum delves into the art of disappearing.Stream It Or Skip It: 'Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole' On Netflix, Where A Troubled Detective Tracks Down A Serial Killer Who Is Terrorizing Oslo
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