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Art world and food world collide at Rirkit Tiravanija's exhibit at the Hirshhorn. Rirkrit Tiravanija: (who’s afraid of red, yellow, and green) On view May 17 through July 24, 2019 "Rirkrit Tiravanija: (who’s afraid of red, yellow, and green) will be the Hirshhorn’s first-ever exhibition of works by contemporary Thai artist Rirkrit Tiravanija. Organized by Mark Beasley, the museum’s Robert and Arlene Kogod Secretarial Scholar, Curator of Media and Performance Art, the exhibition will transform the Hirshhorn’s galleries into a communal dining space in which visitors will be served curry and invited to share a meal together. The installation includes a large-scale mural, drawn on the walls over the course of the exhibition, which references protests against Thai government policies. Additional historic images speak to protest and the present. The exhibition will also include a series of documentary shorts curated exclusively for the Hirshhorn by Thailand’s leading independent filmmaker and Palme d’Or prize-winner Apichatpong Weerasethakul in collaboration with the artist. On view May 17–July 24, Tiravanija’s presentation unites his signature communal food-based work with his ongoing series of drawings derived from protest imagery, creating a unique dialogue within a single installation. The culinary component of the exhibition will occur Thursday–Sunday, 11:45 am–1:30 pm or until supplies last, every week during the run of the exhibition. Tiravanija’s long and varied career defies classification. For nearly 30 years, his artistic production has focused on real-time experience and exchange, breaking down the barriers between object and spectator. The title of Tiravanija’s culinary installation, which will be presented at the Hirshhorn for the first time since it entered the museum’s collection in 2017, (who’s afraid of red, yellow, and green), refers to the colors worn by the various factions in recent Thai government protests. The title also refers to the 1982 vandalism of Barnett Newman’s similarly titled painting in Berlin, which was motivated by the attacker’s belief that Newman’s painting was a “perversion” of the German flag. To soften Newman’s provocative title, Tiravanija uses parentheses and lowercase letters, suggesting that viewers answer the question as framed: “Who is afraid of what these colors symbolize?” Tiravanija’s unorthodox work first came to public view in a 1989 New York group show that included “Untitled Empty Parenthesis,” which consisted of the remains of a green curry meal. He continued to challenge the possibilities of the gallery space, eventually co-opting it as a site for the preparation and consumption of communal meals for gallery-goers as in “Untitled (Free)” (1992), and even going so far as to invite people to live within the gallery in “Untitled” (1999), which was an exact replica of his East Village apartment. Tiravanija’s interest lies in a desire to subvert deeply ingrained ways of interacting with art. By seeking alternative experiences of time, Tiravanija opens the door for novel forms of collaboration and exchange by diminishing the preciousness of objects through a reconsideration of their life cycle and function."

Sicilian meatballs. Note these are from the nightly specials menu. They also serve Polpettine al forno which are on the regular daily menu.

Sorry, menu didn't say and I didn't ask.

2 Amy's was hopping last night. Dishes getting 86ed by 7:45pm. But it was good to back at the bar. I went with: Sicilian anchovies with bread and butter (of course) Smoked salmon and cucumber salad on toasted bread with goat cheese and meyer lemon. Excellent dish. Green and white asparagus with mustardy dressing, crouton, and pecorino gran cru. The asparagus were excellent, the dressing could have been a little more mustardy/kicky. Capicolo cotto tonnato, sous vide pork shoulder, sliced thin, like a cold cut, served on top of a tonnato sauce and accompanied by arugula, a medium boiled egg and anchovy. A touch of salt and a touch of acid, and this would have been truly excellent. It was just missing that final pop. Sicilian meatballs, almonds, cinnamon, a good sized portion of about 15 small meatballs, this could have easily feed 3 people as an appetizer course. The meatballs were a little dry and dense, but good flavor from the tomato sauce.

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Odd years mean the Venice Biennale, one of the foremost art festivals in the world. If you are traveling to Venice this year, check out the 58th edition. In 2019, the United States will be represented by DC's own Martin Puryear Official website Art News Guide

Tim Carmen's January article in the Wash Post David Hagedorn's nominating essay on the James Beard website.

Tuesday night pasta night

Roasted Eggplant, White Beans, Tomato Sauce, Tahini, Fresh Herbs, Za'atar,

Is it a sign that I read through the list over the weekend and was excited about trying none of the restaurants? The only place on the list I've been to is Pappe, which, to be fair, I did enjoyed.

If all you need is a one-time tourist visa, take a look at India's e-Visa program. You can apply online and our turn around time was less than 48 hours for the visa. In addition, when we entered India at the Delhi airport, the e-Visa holders had a separate line at Passport Control. It took us all of 10 minutes to get processed and on our way. Tourist stuff in Delhi Humayun's Tomb is definitely worth visiting. It's the first Mughal garden-style tomb and the precursor for the Taj Mahal, which obviously is the zenith of the style. Fairly nearby is Safdarjung's Tomb, which is the last monumental garden tomb of the Mughals. Safdarjung is also not on many of the tourist lists, so when we visited there were maybe a dozen people on the grounds. Between Humayun's Tomb, the Taj, and Safdarjung you can get the full scope of Mughal tomb architecture. (if you're into that sort of thing!) One place not mentioned so far is the Red Fort in Delhi. Now looking at your itinerary, I'm guessing you will visit several of the major desert forts in Rajasthan, which will be much more impressive than the Red Fort. My impression is the Red Fort is more of a major tourist draw for Indians, since that is were the modern day Indian flag was first raised at Independence. Frankly, I found the Red Fort rather run down. Lodi Gardens is also worth a visit if you haven't got your fill of tomb architecture. North India has a lot of tombs and forts! Humayun, Lodi and Safdarjung are all located in the same area of Delhi, so you can visit a bunch of stuff without traveling all over the city. Food Cafe Lota - Located at the National Crafts Museum is good. Fairly casual with outdoor covered seating. Since you have a late flight, and if you want to go fancy, consider dinner at Indian Accent. The tasting menu runs about $50. Don't bother with the wine pairing, it's expensive and the wines are not that great. It also near Humayun's Tomb, so lunch could also be an option.

Kinship 2.0 sets sail for Honolulu. March 2020 (but you know how that goes)

The Renaissance Man himself. 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of his death. The Washington Post's Phil Kennicott visits the Last Supper. Vicky Hallett visits his home town of Vinci or stay in DC and visit with Ginevra de' Benci at the National Gallery of Art. The only painting by Leonardo on public view in the Americas.

Per PopVille, the restaurant space formerly known as Chipotle and Cereal Bowl will become Tino's Pizzeria. Not a lot of information available yet, not even on their website. From what I can glean from their Instagram account, they are using flour from Hayden Flour Mills, also used by Pizzeria Bianco. They will also have an octopus pizza.

I was fortunate to attend the DC premier of "Ursula von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own" at the National Museum of Women in the Arts last night. An hour long documentary about the artist Ursula von Rydingsvard, the film is a beautifully produced examination of her life, art, and artistic process. Following the film was a short discussion with Ursula and the film director and producer Daniel Traub. They are currently seeking a distributor for the film and hope to show it at movie festivals later this year. If you should stumble upon it, I highly recommend.

Barca v. Ajax will be a fun final. But one gets the sense Messi is going to bring this one home. Magical Messi

The Luce Foundation Center holds an informal sketching workshop every Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Some sketching materials are provided and optional themes range from landscapes and portraits to anatomy and drapery. Join this lively group to explore the thousands of artworks on display in the center. No experience or reservations required. E-mail AmericanArtLuce@si.edu for details.

More cool free programing at the Smithsonian museums. Luce Unplugged: Backbeat Underground Thursday, May 2, 2019, 5:30 – 7pm EDT Explore some of the three thousand artworks in SAAM’s Luce Center while listening to local bands. Backbeat Underground delivers energetic, improvised funk with soul and jazz influences. Libations and snacks available for purchase from an on-site bar. Talk at 5:30 p.m. | Music at 6 p.m.

Yes, Ed is a good guy. I've learnt a lot from him. Mark - what are your plans for CPW&L?

Between Weygandt's and Mark at CPW&L, not bad, not bad at all.

This is becoming like the cupcake craze of 2008.

The landlord is Federal Realty Investment Trust, they don't care. The newest tenants at Sam's Park & Shop are national chains: Coldstone Creamery and Target. That's what they care about.

Lists are lists, but some nice national exposure for Alewife. GQ's Best New Restaurants in America, 2019.

The whole match was filled with drama.