Thursday, January 29, 2009

History Thursday 012909

The White House Reimagined
What if the the ultimate architectural symbol of political power were to be designed today? Submissions to the White House Redux design competition depicted wildly different ideas.
Related Article Also: whitehouseredux.org/

Tradition and Change Battle on the Mall By NICOLAI OUROUSSOFF, NYTimes
The history of the National Mall in Washington has been a roller-coaster ride of architectural controversy. Interactive Map: Where to Go in D.C.

Black History, Alive in Washington By HOLLAND COTTER, NYTimes
Seeking out the traces of Washington’s black artists and writers makes for a lively and especially relevant tour as an African-American first family makes the city its home.

Amid Intimate Galleries, a Jewel of a Painting Collection By ROBERTA SMITH, NYTimes
Thanks to its magnificent painting collection, the euphoria possible inside the walls of the National Gallery of Art in Washington can easily match the mood outside. Slide Show In Capital Museums: What's New on View

Exhibitions of a City, Outdoors and In By EDWARD ROTHSTEIN, NYTimes
Admire the democratic grandeur of Washington’s architecture, monuments and vistas.

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