In the nation’s capital, as well as around the country and internationally, ambitious curators backed by dynamic institutions staged exhibitions that transformed our idea of art, both contemporary and ...

Beloved around the world, art museums showcase the best aspirations of humanity. They offer space for relaxation, contemplation, connection and inspiration—leading us to reach for our best selves.

The drowsy partygoer in Ramon Casas's "Decadent young woman. After the dance" (1899) enjoying a selection of contemporary art books (edit Shari Flores/Hyperallergic) Amid the devastation, delight, and ...