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Over Memorial Day weekend we took the train down to DC. We, that is me and my family, had dinner with my college buddy Brandon Morse<\/a> and his family, which was great. I do not get to see him that often, I will however see him again in a few weeks at Currents 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We visited the capitol and when the rain was taking a break we explored the National Mall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"View<\/a>
I think MLK had a slightly better view when he delivered his “I have a dream” speech.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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No comment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We ended up seeing just two of the many museums, and only parts of those. I did not take any pictures in the Air and Space Museum worth posting. Here are some images from the National Gallery, where we expected to see a lot of American Art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was not aware that Video Artist Nam June Park was also a sculptor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nam June Paik – Ugly Buddha and Ugly Television – Bronze, 1991-1996<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There were many European classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Close<\/a>
Pablo Picasso – Head of a Woman (Fernande) – 1909
In the background: Wilhelm Lehmbruck – Seated Youth – 1907<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For some reason I have a weak spot for Max Ernst’s paintings. I find the amount of detail fascinating. There seem to be a lot of birds hiding in the forest. And is that a flying turtle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Max Ernst – A Moment of Calm – 1939<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Max Ernst – A Moment of Calm – 1939 – Detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Halfway trough the trip I was unfortunately hit by a virus that had been doing the rounds in our family, but managed to not really get sick until we were back home. A memorable trip to a capitol under (re-)construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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