September 2015
Two Major Exhibitions Open This Month
Gates of the Lord: The Tradition of Krishna Paintings
Opens September 13
Catch a rare glimpse into one of the world’s most intimate religious traditions with this exhibition exploring the rich, centuries-long visual culture of the Pushtimarg, a Hindu sect from western India.
Making Place: The Architecture of David Adjaye
Opens September 19
Immerse yourself in the vision of this sought-after architect by exploring his residential, commercial, and civic projects—all of which are united by his unique sensitivity to specific place and history.
What To See
Deana Lawson: Ruttenberg Contemporary Photography Series
Opens September 5
Materials Inside and Out
Opens September 26
Charles Ray: Sculpture, 1997–2014
Through October 4
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What To Do
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Degas: At the Track, On the Stage
Thursday, September 3
6:00–8:00
Must be 21+
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Enjoy a dinner buffet, insider’s talk, and exhibition viewing with friends.
ConcertPandit Rattan Mohan Sharma
Sunday, September 13
2:00–4:00
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The Indian classical musician performs in celebration of the opening of Gates of the Lord.
Conversation
David Adjaye and Zoë Ryan
Wednesday, September 16
6:00–7:00
Adjaye discusses his work with exhibition curator Zoë Ryan, followed by a reception and early exhibition viewing.
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Krishna Fluting for Gopis (detail), late 18th/early 19th century. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Gift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf.
View of the David Adjaye–designed Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture with the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo by Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing.
Deana Lawson. Nikki’s Kitchen, Detroit, Michigan (detail), 2015. © Deana Lawson. Courtesy of Rhona Hoffman Gallery, Chicago.
Charles Ray. School Play (detail), 2014. © Charles Ray, Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery.
Edgar Degas. The Star (detail), 1879/81. Bequest of Mrs. Diego Suarez.
Pandit Rattan Mohan Sharma. Image courtesy of Pranita Jain.
David Adjaye. © Ed Reeve, courtesy of Adjaye Associates.