Art News - WTOP News

Climate protester found guilty of smearing paint on sculpture at DC’s National Gallery of Art

Credit: AP/Richard Drew

Climate protester found guilty of smearing paint on sculpture at DC’s National Gallery of Art

DC museum visitors react to Trump administration plan to remove some exhibits from Smithsonians

DC museum visitors react to Trump administration plan to remove some exhibits from Smithsonians

‘A Room in the Castle’ is not your father’s ‘Hamlet’

‘A Room in the Castle’ is not your father’s ‘Hamlet’

Trump’s portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after president claimed it was ‘distorted’

Trump’s portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after president claimed it was ‘distorted’

A new mural in downtown DC memorializes a school shooting victim

A new mural in downtown DC memorializes a school shooting victim

‘The Age of Innocence’ takes center stage at the District’s Arena Stage

‘The Age of Innocence’ takes center stage at the District’s Arena Stage

More Art News

150 artists of African descent celebrated in ‘Black Paris’ exhibition at Pompidou Center

150 artists of African descent celebrated in ‘Black Paris’ exhibition at Pompidou Center

DC artist helped paint BLM Plaza: ‘Grateful to have been a part of history’

DC artist helped paint BLM Plaza: ‘Grateful to have been a part of history’

Comedian Sarah Silverman turns autobiography into new musical at DC’s Arena Stage

Comedian Sarah Silverman turns autobiography into new musical at DC’s Arena Stage

Orlando museum and late ex-director’s estate drop lawsuits over forged Basquiat artworks

Orlando museum and late ex-director’s estate drop lawsuits over forged Basquiat artworks

A look at abolitionist efforts in Prince George’s County — from the stage

A look at abolitionist efforts in Prince George’s County — from the stage

Kennedy Center show featuring gay chorus has been canceled

Kennedy Center show featuring gay chorus has been canceled

How Trump is reshaping the Kennedy Center, moving away from ‘woke culture’

How Trump is reshaping the Kennedy Center, moving away from ‘woke culture’

DC’s Lobsterman: An obscure monument with a fishy backstory

DC’s Lobsterman: An obscure monument with a fishy backstory

The ‘Mona Lisa’ will get its own room under a major renovation of the Louvre

The ‘Mona Lisa’ will get its own room under a major renovation of the Louvre

Working Capital: Artist behind public installations in DC opens up about her process

Working Capital: Artist behind public installations in DC opens up about her process

A history of Chinatown (as told by its own residents) comes to life at the Smithsonian

A history of Chinatown (as told by its own residents) comes to life at the Smithsonian

‘It hits home’: Why the building of the National Menorah is a family affair

‘It hits home’: Why the building of the National Menorah is a family affair

Healthy living center reopens in DC Ward 8’s only grocery store

Healthy living center reopens in DC Ward 8’s only grocery store

Rare poster from the night Led Zeppelin, The Who shared a stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion is up for auction

Rare poster from the night Led Zeppelin, The Who shared a stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion is up for auction

How Marion Barry’s widow wants DC to remember the ‘mayor for life’

How Marion Barry’s widow wants DC to remember the ‘mayor for life’

From anime to fine art: Japan’s Yoshitaka Amano is celebrated with a major retrospective

From anime to fine art: Japan’s Yoshitaka Amano is celebrated with a major retrospective

DC theater company finds new home under Southwest apartment building

DC theater company finds new home under Southwest apartment building

Stories that will make you laugh and cry: Hear the all-true tales this weekend in DC

Stories that will make you laugh and cry: Hear the all-true tales this weekend in DC

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.