<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The DC Traveler &#187; Modern</title> <atom:link href="http://www.thedctraveler.com/tag/modern/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://www.thedctraveler.com</link> <description>A Washington DC insiderâ€™s travel guide thatâ€™s full of area information for both tourists and residents. Covers area attractions, activities, events, nightlife, memorials and monuments, historic sites, museums, the Smithsonian, site see</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:17:43 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Richard Diebenkorn&#8217;s Abstract Impressionism</title> <link>http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/08/richard-diebenkorns-abstract-impressionism/</link> <comments>http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/08/richard-diebenkorns-abstract-impressionism/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[city blogs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC activities]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC attractions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC blogs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC vacation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC-travel-information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[destination blogs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Impressionism]]></category> <category><![CDATA[local-attractions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Maryland]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Modern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Museums]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Phillips-Collection]]></category> <category><![CDATA[site-seeing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The-DC-Traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tourist-information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel blogs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Washington]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Washington-DC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Washington-DC-travel]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thedctraveler.com/richard-diebenkorns-abstract-impressionism/</guid> <description><![CDATA[American painter, Richard Diebenkorn’s early abstract impressionism work is not well known. But his Albuquerque period (1950-52), created a solid foundation for future work. His individualist style were based, in part, of earlier works of abstract expressionists from a decade earlier.  By the 1960s, he had become a known and respected abstract expressionist on America’s Pacific coast. Closing soon is an exhibit of his influential work, at The Phillips Collection, in Washington, DC. Diebenkorn in New Mexico The Phillips Collection 1600 21st Street, NW, between Q and R Streets Washington, DC 20009 (map it) Dates and Times - Through Sept. 7, 2008 Hours – Saturday 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedctraveler.com">The DC Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>American painter, Richard Diebenkorn’s early abstract impressionism work is not well known. But his <em>Albuquerque period</em> (1950-52), created a solid foundation for future work.</p> <p><img border="0" width="400" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/28/files/2008/08/richarddiebenkornpieceatcincinnatisartmuseum.jpg" alt="Richard Diebenkorn piece at Cincinnati's Art Museum" height="267" style="border: 0px" title="Richard Diebenkorn piece at Cincinnati's Art Museum" /></p> <p>His individualist style were based, in part, of earlier works of abstract expressionists from a decade earlier. </p> <p>By the 1960s, he had become a known and respected abstract expressionist on America’s Pacific coast.</p> <p>Closing soon is an exhibit of his influential work, at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.phillipscollection.org/">The Phillips Collection</a>, in Washington, DC.</p> <p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.phillipscollection.org/html/exhibits.html">Diebenkorn in New Mexico</a> </strong><br /> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.phillipscollection.org/">The Phillips Collection</a><br /> 1600 21st Street, NW, between Q and R Streets<br /> Washington, DC 20009 (<a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=1600+21st+Street,+NW+20009&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=44.879582,74.970703&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=addr&amp;om=1">map it</a>)</p> <p><strong>Dates and Times</strong> <strong>-</strong> Through Sept. 7, 2008</p> <p>Hours – Saturday 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m., Thursdays until 8:30 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and major <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedctraveler.com/american-impressionism/#">holidays</a>.</p> <p><strong>Tickets</strong> &#8211; Are available <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/172103/?search_redirect=PHILLIPS%20COLLECTION&amp;tm_link=tm_header_search">online</a> and are $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors (62+) and students, free for 18 and under.  Tickets include admission to the museum as well.</p> <p><strong>Nearest <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm">Metro</a></strong><strong> subway station </strong>- Dupont Circle &#8211; Red line, use the Q Street exit. Then a</p> <p><strong>Parking</strong> &#8211; Metered street parking is available, but can be a bit challenging to find. Paid parking garages are available nearby. </p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpwillis/172408628/"><font size="1">Image</font></a><font size="1"> </font></p> <p>______________________________________________</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedctraveler.com">The DC Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/08/richard-diebenkorns-abstract-impressionism/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>