Addison/Ripley Fine Art

What kind of art discovery makes you pause? 👀

An emerging artist, a new arrival, or an unexpected medium? Choose your favorite, and make your case. We’ll be over here pretending there’s a wrong answer.

We have had many sales of Robin Bell's 9.5" x 9.5" projection stills on canvas since the opening of PROJECTION WARNINGS at A/R Fine Art.

Several stills remain, so stop on by the gallery and pick one that speaks to you before they're gone, or visit our Artsy page to view the whole collection and purchase online.

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PROJECTION WARNINGS by Robin Bell
Exhibit: Sept 12th - Oct 17th
Coffee & Conversation: Oct 10th || 11am
Closing Reception: Oct 17th || 5pm-7pm
📍A/R Fine Art || 1670 Wisconsin Ave NW DC 20007

The Ravens are coming...the Spring 2027🎨

From being exhibited at the Katzen to the Corner, Joan Danziger's Ravens will populate the gallery. Wire and glass sculpture in luminescent colors.

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Familiar names are wonderful company, but the unexpected newcomer often steals the conversation. A/R Addison/Ripley Fine Art brings established and emerging artists into the same ongoing dialogue, making room for fresh discoveries alongside work you already know.

Our curated inventory makes that discovery possible beyond the gallery walls, too. Browse original artworks, explore artist profiles, and find the piece that gives your collection something new to say.

Explore the collection at addisonripleyfineart.com.

3 amazing artists, all with their unique skill sets. From urban photography and framing, to capturing ethereal figures, to conveying virtual imagery into a traditional medium, the talent of these individuals is astounding.

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Ken D. Ashton || Ken D Ashton

Judith Peck || Judith Peck
“The Winding Path” || oil on linen || 54 x 38 inches

Zach Storm || Zach Storm
"Mirage (Turquoise & Sap)", 2020
Oil and acrylic on aluminum panel in custom-made walnut frame || 16” x 20”
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What a spectacular turnout for the opening of PROJECTION WARNINGS by visual artist and activist, Robin Bell (Robin Bell )

Addison/Ripley is kicking off its fall 2026 season with Bell's dynamic new installation, bringing together traditional painting elements with evolving technology in an exploration of art, public space, and civic dialogue.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an exciting evening and helped to make this such a memorable start to the season.
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Projection Warnings by Robin Bell
Exhibit: September 12th - October 17th
Coffee & Conversation: October 10th || 11am
Closing Reception: October 17th || 5pm-7pm
📍A/R Fine Art || 1670 Wisconsin Ave NW DC 20007

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Art Consulting, Minus the Guesswork 🎨

FAQ: What does art consulting actually help with? Addison/Ripley Fine Art helps collectors, institutions, and curious art lovers navigate contemporary art with a more confident eye. From identifying work that suits a space to considering how it may live within a collection, thoughtful guidance can make the process feel far less overwhelming. Virtual installation services are also available, helping you picture an artwork in its intended setting before making a decision. The benefit? A collection that feels considered, personal, and distinctly yours.

Myth: Art Exhibitions Are Only for Serious Collectors 🎨

Not quite. Contemporary art exhibitions are for collectors, institutions, and anyone curious enough to look twice. At Addison/Ripley Fine Art, solo and group shows bring artists’ work into an approachable setting, combining the warmth of viewing art in person with accessible provenance information. The benefit? You can connect with artwork more confidently, without needing an art-history degree or a pocket-sized monocle.

These small, hand embellished photographs by Robin Bell, up through the beginning of October, sell for $400 and are selling quickly.

Opening night for Studio Hours / After Hours by photographer E Brady Robinson (E Brady Robinson )

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For the past decade, Professor E. Brady Robinson has photographed Baltimore's creative community through portraiture, editorial collaborations, and documentary work. Moving between the controlled environment of the studio and the city's music venues, galleries, and performance spaces, these photographs celebrate agency, individuality, and the energy of the people who shape Baltimore's cultural landscape.

Studio Hours / After Hours brings together studio portraits, album cover collaborations, and photographs from Robinson's archive documenting Baltimore Club culture. Featured throughout the exhibition are Underground Club Queen Kotic Couture, filmmaker, musician, and director of Dark City Baltimore, TT The Artist, and Ballroom ICON Marquis Clanton of the House of Revlon. The documentary photographs were made at venues including The Crown, Metro Gallery, and Creative Alliance, documenting the people and places that continue to define Baltimore's creative community.

Professor Robinson is an Adjunct Professor in Georgetown University’s Department of Art and Art History, teaching the Senior Project Seminar.

📍 Georgetown University Art Galleries || 3535 Prospect St. NW Washington, DC 20007

Artworks courtesy of Addison/Ripley Fine Art.

This exhibition is generously supported by Lucille M. & Richard F. X. Spagnuolo.

The Future of the Gallery Is Not Screen-Only 🎨

Digital discovery may introduce us to an artist, but the gallery still delivers the moment that a screen cannot: the shift in scale, the texture of a surface, and the atmosphere around a work. At Addison/Ripley Fine Art, the Corner reflects this evolving model with reworked lighting, an expanded lower level, and windows that keep the gallery visible after hours.

Artists such as Robin Bell, Matt Curry, and Jonathan Monaghan show how digital practices can gain new depth in a physical setting. Alongside a highly curated selection of contemporary art, the gallery offers art consultations and virtual installations, making it easier for collectors to explore distinctive, innovative work before bringing it into their own spaces. FAL, or Fine Art Ledger, tags add accessible provenance information, because confidence is part of the experience too. The screen can make the introduction, but presence gets the final word.

1. Physical viewing reveals details a screen can flatten, from monumental scale to subtle texture and the relationship between artwork and space.

2. Digital tools, including virtual installations and accessible provenance information, help collectors make more informed decisions without losing the warmth of personal discovery.