Big brand names, like Chipotle, have been shuttered, the block letters that once hung from the building’s facade plucked from their place. But to John Chisholm, executive director of the PAINTS Institute, the space is filled with potential. ADADHe’s also painted people whose names are not nationally recognized, such as young D.C. residents killed by gun violence. “This is how we celebrate art and Black history in a covid-safe environment until we can open up the doors again,” Pinder said. But, he added, he expects the art will be able to remain in the space for most of 2021 — if not longer.

Source: Washington Post February 07, 2021 12:00 UTC