Washington can claim to be the world's number-one museum city with the addition of more new and renovated museums, grand venues, and big ideas. We've got the scoop on the new must-see exhibits, plus the best museum cafes, shops, and kid-friendly exhibits. more

A Guide to Washington's Art Galleries

The area's contemporary-art galleries, many with bold spring shows, feature some of the brightest work on today's art scene. more

Discovering Degas

Taking knives, brushes, and paints boldly—and painstakingly—in hand to restore a masterpiece. more

Five Washington Artists

These talented artists are more well-known elsewhere than they are here at home.  more

Turnaround Artist

The Corcoran was struggling when Paul Greenhalgh came in as director. Now the new Brit in town is counting on a splashy exhibition to jump-start the museum.  more

Artist Finds New Style

Artist and printmaker Lou Stovall has found new acclaim and excitement in a style he spent a career trying to avoid.  more

Local Notables Pick Their Favorite Museums

Artists and other experts talk about the places they love to return to.  more

Look Closer: Robin Rose's Art

Robin Rose’s richly textured wax paintings reveal themselves slowly.  more

Washington Artist: Andrea Way

Washington artist Andrea Way finds inspiration in nature, music, and meditation for her hypnotic designs on paper.  more



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Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Honestly, there’s almost too much going on this weekend. A poolside happy hour, the House of Sweden party, a Greek festival, dragon-boat racing, beer and food festivals . . . the list goes on and on. Read on for all those and more. more

100 Best Restaurants 2008

Openings by celebrity chefs! A bistro renaissance! Twenty new restaurants! There’s plenty of excitement on the Washingtonian 2008's list of very best restaurants, ranked from 1 to 100. more

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