Artechouse
{{Short description|Art museum in Washington, D.C.}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}} {{Use American English|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox museum
| logo = Artechouse Logo.jpg
| image =
| map_type = United States Washington, D.C.#USA
| map_caption = Location within Washington, D.C.
| coordinates = {{coord|38.884131|-77.029213|display=inline}}
| former_name =
| established = June 2017
| location = 1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, D.C.
| type = Digital Art Space
| website = {{URL|https://artechouse.com/}}
}}
Artechouse (stylized in all caps) is an art space and destination for immersive and interactive art exhibitions. Dedicated to showcasing works by new media artists, Artechouse main goal is to present exhibitions that support its mission to inspire, educate, and empower others.{{cite news|last1=Hannon|first1=Kerry|title=Artechouse Lights Up Washington's Museum Scene|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/14/arts/artechouse-washington-dc-museum.html |url-access=subscription |accessdate=30 December 2018|work=New York Times|date=14 March 2018}}{{cite news|last1=Lynn|first1=Kaye|title=Adventures in DCLand: Artechouse, a Museum From Your Wildest Dreams |url=https://dc.ourcommunitynow.com/lifestyle/adventures-in-dcland-artechouse-a-museum-from-your-wildest-dreams/|accessdate=30 December 2018|publisher=OurCommunityNow|date=28 December 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181231144031/https://dc.ourcommunitynow.com/lifestyle/adventures-in-dcland-artechouse-a-museum-from-your-wildest-dreams/ |archive-date= Dec 31, 2018}}
At Artechouse, visitors are offered an interactive experience.{{cite news|last1=Dugan|first1=Kaylee |first2=Jeff |last2=Martin |title=Dream Jobs: Artechouse|url=https://brightestyoungthings.com/articles/dream-jobs-artechouse |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929133958/https://brightestyoungthings.com/articles/dream-jobs-artechouse |archive-date=Sep 29, 2020 |accessdate=30 December 2018|publisher=BYT|date=9 October 2018}} During after-hours, visitors at the Washington, D.C. location are invited to purchase an Augmented Reality cocktail inspired by the exhibition.{{cite news |last1=McGlone |first1=Peggy |title=Artechouse: Living at the corner of art and technology |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/artechouse-living-at-the-corner-of-art-and-technology/2018/10/11/c359864a-c29c-11e8-97a5-ab1e46bb3bc7_story.html |url-access=subscription |accessdate=17 December 2018 |publisher=The Washington Post |date=12 October 2018}}
History
Artechouse was founded in 2015 by art advocates Sandro Kereselidze and Tatiana Pastukhova.{{cite news|last1=Ramanathan|first1=Lavanya|title=Is it an art space or a backdrop for selfies? Does it matter anymore?|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/is-it-an-art-space-or-a-backdrop-for-selfies-does-it-matter-anymore/2017/11/22/39770b0a-c3f1-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html |url-access=subscription |accessdate=13 December 2017|publisher=The Washington Post|date=23 November 2017}}{{cite news|last1=Hijazi|first1=Jennifer|title=Is Instagram killing our museum culture or reinventing it?|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/is-instagram-killing-our-museum-culture-or-reinventing-it|accessdate=13 December 2017|publisher=PBS Newshour|date=17 November 2017}} The first gallery opened in 2017 in the Southwest neighborhood of Washington, D.C., occupying a subterranean retail space that was vacant for over 25 years.{{cite news|last1=Gilgore|first1=Sara|title=This subterranean retail space in D.C. was vacant for 25 years. Now it's hosting high-tech art exhibitions. |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2017/06/01/this-subterranean-retail-space-in-d-c-was-vacant.html|accessdate=30 December 2018|publisher=Business Journal|date=1 June 2017}}{{cite news|last1=Judkins|first1=Maura|title=ArTecHouse, a space for high-tech art, to open in early 2017|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2016/11/03/artechouse-a-space-for-high-tech-art-to-open-in-early-2017/ |url-access=subscription |accessdate=13 December 2017|work=Washington Post|date=3 November 2016}}{{cite news |last1=Del Busto |first1=Carolina |title=Miami Art Week's Immersive Installations Aren't Just for Selfies Anymore |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/things-to-do-miami-artechouse-and-nightgarden-during-miami-art-week-and-art-basel-10932257 |accessdate=17 December 2018 |publisher=Miami New Times |date=29 November 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Hart |first1=Elizabeth |title=Artechouse isn't a traditional museum experience. That's exactly why you should go. |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2018/11/05/artechouse-isnt-traditional-museum-experience-thats-exactly-why-you-should-go/ |url-access=subscription |accessdate=17 December 2018 |work=Washington Post |date=5 November 2018}} Artechouse opened its second location in December 2018 on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. A new location in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City has been announced.{{cite news |last1=Passy |first1=Charles |title=Another Upstart Tries Reinventing New Yorkers' Museum Experience |url-access=subscription |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/another-upstart-tries-reinventing-new-yorkers-museum-experience-1544014800 |accessdate=17 December 2018 |publisher=Wall Street Journal |date=5 December 2018}}
As of December 2018, Artechouse has presented ten exhibitions.
Washington, D.C.:
- Adrien M & Claire B, XYZT: Abstract Landscape, opened June 1, 2017{{cite news |last1=Goukassian |first1=Elena |title=Algorithmic Art That You Can Blow On, Walk Through, or Dance Over |url=https://hyperallergic.com/391260/algorithmic-art-that-you-can-blow-on-walk-through-or-dance-over/ |accessdate=31 December 2018 |publisher=HyperAllergic |date=19 July 2017}}
- ABlok & Noirflux, Spirit of Autumn, opened September, 2017{{cite news |last1=Huber |first1=Erika |title=This Autumn-Themed Virtual Reality Experience Is Everything You Love About Fall in One Place |url=https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/09/29/artechouses-spirit-of-autumn-exhibit/ |accessdate=31 December 2018 |publisher=Washingtonian |date=29 September 2017}}
- Thomas Blanchard, Kingdom of Colors, opened October 21, 2017.
- Ouchhh, Parallel Universe, opened January 18, 2018{{cite news |last1=Hawke |first1=Noah |title=Explore a 'Parallel Universe' at Artechouse |url=http://www.thehoya.com/explore-paralell-universe-artechouse/ |accessdate=31 December 2018 |publisher=TheHoya |date=26 January 2018}}
- Sakura Yume, Cherry Blossom Dream, opened March 15, 2018{{cite news |last1=Jochem |first1=Greta |title=PHOTOS: Peek into Artechouse's Dreamy Cherry Blossom World |url=https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/03/16/photos-peek-into-artechouses-dreamy-cherry-blossom-world/ |accessdate=31 December 2018 |publisher=Washingtonian |date=16 March 2018}}
- NONOTAK, Naked Eyes: Celebration of Light, opened May 16, 2018{{cite news |last1=Jenkins |first1=Mark |title=Intriguing and unexpected art shows you should see this summer |url-access=subscription |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/museums/intriguing-and-unexpected-art-shows-you-should-see-this-summer/2018/06/06/fb4d2f28-6524-11e8-a69c-b944de66d9e7_story.html |accessdate=31 December 2018 |work=Washington Post |date=6 June 2018}}
- Julius Horsthuis, Fractal Worlds, opened July 6, 2018{{cite news |last1=Salzano |first1=Miabelle |title=Julius Horsthius Makes Solo Debut at ArtecHouse |url=https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/julius-horsthius-makes-solo-debut-at-artechouse_o |accessdate=31 December 2018 |publisher=Architect Magazine |date=11 July 2018}}
- Marpi, New Nature, opened October 12, 2018.
Albuquerque, N.M.:
- Adrien M & Claire B, XYZT: Abstract Landscape, opened May 24, 2018{{cite news |last1=Grimason |first1=Maggie |title=Culture Shock: The Digital Revolution |url=https://alibi.com/art/56036/The-Digital-Revolution.html |accessdate=31 December 2018 |publisher=Alibi |date=24 May 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126233429/https://alibi.com/art/culture-shock-the-digital-revolution/ |archive-date= Nov 26, 2023}}
Miami, FL.: