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The 3-Minute Interview: Philippa Hughes

The Washington Examiner By Courtney Zott January 26, 2012 You call yourself “Chief Creative Contrarian” of the project. What is it about the mainstream culture in D.C. that you oppose? Well, I have two ideas. One is that I am … Continue reading

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D.C. Tweeps 2011: Finally, the winners

The Washington Post By Katie Rogers January 3, 2012 “Washington is home to some of the most plugged-in, powerful people in the nation, and The Washington Post follows those influencers closely. But not all of the limelight should fall on … Continue reading

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Tradition! 8 In-The-Know Locals Share Their Most Special Holiday Customs

Refinery 29 By Holly E. Thomas December 22, 2011 Holiday traditions, whether they’re silly or sentimental, are our favorite all-natural upper — they make you feel all warm and fuzzy, brighten your spirits, and create the feeling of connection, even … Continue reading

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Occupy D.C. hunger striker appears in street art

The Washington Post By Maura Judkis December 21, 2011 Philippa Hughes, the founder of the Washington-based art company Pink Line Project, saw the wheatpaste depiction of Parsons at 14th Street and Swann, Northwest, Wednesday morning and snapped a photo of … Continue reading

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10 Luxurious Gifts to Give

Capitol File December 6, 2011                                                                       … Continue reading

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Creative convergence: Washington’s new gallery scene

The Washington Post By Lavanya Ramanathan and Stephanie Merry November 17, 2011 “The gallery system is still the tippy-top ideal in some ways,” adds D.C. Arts and Humanities commissioner Philippa Hughes, noting that a handful of conventional galleries have also … Continue reading

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Is Washington D.C. the Best Place for Independent and Emerging Artists?

Meet Obsession By Sarah Marloff November 8, 2011   Most people would consider cities like San Francisco and Manhattan the artistic Meccas. Those who call these cities home revel in the artistic culture that they’ve had a hand in creating, … Continue reading

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Chat with the Going Out Gurus: Philippa Hughes

Washington Post By Lavanya Ramanathan November  8, 2011 We are about to be knee-deep in art openings/parties/talks this weekend, so naturally, the Going Out Gurus turned to art and culture maven Philippa Hughes to help us wade through it all … Continue reading

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The Closer: Hughes The Boss

Modern Luxury November 1, 2011   Philippa Hughes, founder of DC’s go-to-art-events Database, The Pinkline Project, chats about her artistic role at DCWEEK’S closing party. To read the rest of the article click here

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Emerging Visual Artists Elect DC

VanderBilt By Paula Cleggett October 12, 2011 Philippa Hughes, one of 17 volunteer DC Arts Commissioners, says that, “it’s not just the Smithsonian . . . it’s the Capitol, its K Street, I mean, that’s our industry here and its … Continue reading

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