The Rubell Museum of Contemporary Art at 65 I Street, SW, opened in October of 2022. Admission is free to DC residents, thanks to a community benefit negotiated by ANC6D. The museum boasts one of largest collections of Contemporary Art in the country. That means art produced by artists living today. The collection tends to reflect global culture using diverse methods and addresses broad concepts and subjects. Unlike other movements in art, contemporary art lacks an underlying organizing principle which provides a fluid boundary. As the current exhibit illustrates some of the themes of contemporary art critique or comment of identity, relationships, and national/international culture and politics. An on-going Capitol Hill exhibit of contemporary art can be found in the 700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, in the gallery curated by Triple Candies in the front window of the former Li’l Pub at 655 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, which is featured regularly on Capitol Hill Corner. For more on the Rubell, go here: https://rubellmuseum.org/dc/about-rubell-museum-dc
Above is the Rubell’s first gallery after you enter. The space is impressive and features the work of 2022 Artist in Residence, Alexandre Diop Jooba Jubba – The Art of Challenge.
His assemblages reflect the local and global history of civilization.
Jesse Mockrin. Winter Magic, 2014 oil on linen.
Matthew Day Jackson. Chariot (The Day After The End of Days), 2005-2006.
Matthew Day Jackson. Chariot – Interior (The Day After The End of Days), 2005-2006.
Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe is one of the Rubell’s 2021 Artists-in-Residence. His portraits of family and friends in this triptych made during the residency present a new perspective of the myth of the American cowboy.
John Miller. A Refusal to Accept Limits. 2002. Nearby, on a wall outside the gallery where this installation is located is a plaque by artist Jenny Holzer which reads: “Protect me from what I want.”
Nearby, on the wall outside another gallery where a sign warned that the installation inside may be unsuitable for some patrons, another Holzer plaque reads: “Laugh hard at the absurdly evil.”
The Week Ahead… & Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted January 1, 2023
Tuesday, January 2
ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the agenda:
- No Kids Allowed, 637B Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. New license application for a Medical Cannabis Retailer.
- DC Dash; 727 8th Street, SE. New license application for Medical Cannabis Retailer.
- Other Items for Discussion:
- Implementation of the ABC Committee process for ABRA and ABCA applications in the New Year.
- ABRA law review and revision upcoming in 2024.
ANC6D will hold a virtual Administrative meeting at 7:00pm.
MPD 1D Citizens Advisory Council will NOT meet in January.
Wednesday, January 3
ANC6B Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- DDOT Presentation on 11th Street SE Bus Priority Project.
- Committee Discussion of the 11th Street SE Corridor North of M Street, SE.
- Safety Concerns at North Carolina Ave and 7th Street, SE.
- 6B01 Request for ANC Support for TSI Request and Repaving of 1st Street, SE.
Wednesday, January 3
ANC6C Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will NOT meet in January.
Thursday, January 4
ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Letter to DOB Regarding Illegal Construction at 319 9th Street, SE.
- 229-233 Pennsylvania Avenue and 203 3rd Street SE. Historic Preservation Application. Project: Concept/subdivision, alterations and additions to existing buildings.
ANC6A will hold a virtual Special Meeting at 8:00pm
For info on how to join the meeting, go here:
Among items on the draft agenda:
- ANC 6A protest the application of UpnSmoke III LLC at 712 15th Street, NE, for a Medical Cannabis Retailer License unless a settlement agreement is reached prior to the protest deadline.
- ANC 6A protest the application of Granny Za’s at 1383-1385 H Street, NE, for a Medical Cannabis Retailer License unless a settlement agreement is reached prior to the protest deadline.
- ANC 6A draft a new standard settlement agreement(s) for alcohol license holders and medical cannabis license holders located within the ANC, and that the ANC seek the assistance of the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners in drafting the new settlement agreement(s).
ANC6C Transportation and Public Space Committee will NOT meet in January.
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