AMERICA AT 250

An ongoing project looking at the gap between stated cultural ideals and the actual visual life in and around Washington, D.C., the place where America performs its self-image most deliberately.

A black and white photograph of a large, ornate building with columns, decorative railings, and multiple chimneys on the roof, seen through a reflective glass window, with a staircase and street lamps in the foreground.
Black and white photo of a city sidewalk scene, with sunlight casting shadows of tree leaves on the sidewalk and a fence, a street sign, and buildings in the background.
A street scene with a statue on a pedestal, trees with dense foliage surrounding it, and a sign in the foreground indicating shipment from Washington, D.C. The photo is in black and white.
Bluegrass Concert.jpg
Black and white photo of a statue of a man holding a wide-brimmed hat, standing on a pedestal in an outdoor park with trees in the background.
WashMon_Dawn.jpg
Close-up view of a bronze sculpture of two hands clasped together, mounted on a stone wall.
Bleachers.jpg