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“House to Highway” Exhibit at the Library of Virginia

“House to Highway: Reclaiming a Community History,” a new exhibition at the Library of Virginia, charts the transformation of Jackson Ward, among the most storied Black neighborhoods in the United States. The exhibit focuses on the Skipwith-Roper family, the first Black homeowners in the area, and how their house and neighborhood transformed from 1767 through …

Wonder Working Power: Theaster Gates at the VMFA

Over his 30 year career, the multi-disciplinary artist Theaster Gates has explored the relationship of art, architecture, memory, and public life. From now until March 9th, Gates’ work is on view at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The installation, combining ceramic and wooden objects in an architectonic metal frame, is on display in the …