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Nov 03, 2023

Hirshhorn Opens Full-Floor Exhibit Of Simone Leigh’s Striking Sculptures, Pottery, And More

The sculptor once interned at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art. Now, her work takes up an entire floor of the Hirshhorn.

Jul 11, 2023

Yayoi Kusama’s ‘One With Eternity’ Smashed Visitor Records. As It Ends, What’s Next For The Hirshhorn?

“One with Eternity” has drawn nearly half a million visitors throughout its historic run. Hirshhorn Museum leaders discuss what comes next.

Mar 22, 2023

Yayoi Kusama’s ‘One With Eternity’ Exhibit At The Hirshhorn Has Been Extended — Again

The Hirshhorn is extending the exhibit in honor of the famed artist’s 94th birthday.

Feb 10, 2023

Hirshhorn Museum Launches Reality TV Show To Find America’s Next Top Artist

The show will air on MTV and the Smithsonian Channel, and the winner will be invited to exhibit their work at the modern and contemporary art museum.

Nov 01, 2022

The Largest Renovation In The Hirshhorn’s History Could Close The Museum For Two Years

The museum will begin a modernization of its galleries and infrastructure after it finishes an equally large overhaul of its popular sculpture garden.

Oct 26, 2022

Hirshhorn Extends Yayoi Kusama’s ‘One With Eternity’ Exhibit

Since its opening, the exhibit has welcomed more than 140,000 visitors to the Japanese artist’s kaleidoscopic work.

Jun 29, 2022

Sam Gilliam, Longtime D.C. Painter Whose Work Is Celebrated Around The World, Dies At 88

D.C. artist Sam Gilliam is known around the world for his groundbreaking paintings, many of which take the canvas off the frame to add another layer of abstraction.

May 26, 2022

This D.C. Artist Painted Furiously Through The Pandemic. The Hirshhorn Is Now Displaying Their Work

D.C. artist Sam Gilliam’s work has long been a staple around the city. Now, the Hirshhorn is displaying his daring pandemic paintings with a high-profile exhibition.

Mar 07, 2022

Yayoi Kusama’s Long-Anticipated ‘One With Eternity’ Hirshhorn Exhibit Opens In April

Prepare to see a lot of polka dots on your Instagram feeds when Kusama’s Infinity Mirror rooms return to the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden this spring.

Dec 03, 2021

Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Redesign Receives Final Approval

The National Capital Planning Commission voted in favor of Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto’s design, which will expand the garden’s entrance and increase accessibility along the National Mall.

 
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