AMERICA AT 250

An ongoing project looking at the gap between actual stated cultural intention and actual visual life in 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.
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.
Close-up view of a bronze sculpture of two hands clasped together, mounted on a stone wall.