In case you haven’t noticed, I definitely have art on my mind lately. A couple of weeks ago, I saw Ellsworth Kelly in a crew team practicing on the Potomac. And now, I’m looking forward to seeing Red, the Tony Award-winning play about painter Mark Rothko, when it comes to the Arena Stage early next year.

Speaking of red, last Sunday I saw this racing shell near Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown.

Racing shell at rest

The reflection of the red blades in the water reminded me of this Calder* mobile floating in the Central Atrium of the National Gallery’s East Building:

Alexander Calder, Untitled, 1976, aluminum and steel

This Thursday, I’m attending an art fundraiser—fertile ground for new observations. I’ll let you know what strikes my fancy…

* The Pace Gallery is currently showing an exhibition called “Calder 1941“ which runs through December 23, 2011.

The Pace Gallery | 32 East 57th Street | New York, NY  10022 | thepacegallery.com