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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.

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.

Feb 07, 2020

Sam Gilliam, D.C. Artist Known For Colorful Draperies, Is Getting A Hirshhorn Retrospective

The 86-year-old painter is experiencing something of a renaissance.

Nov 11, 2019

At The Hirshhorn’s Marcel Duchamp Exhibit, Viewing The Pieces Makes You Part Of The Art

The exhibition is a reverent display of work that was created with the utmost irreverence for institutions of fine art.

May 17, 2019

The Hirshhorn’s Latest Art Exhibit Includes … Free Curry?

While they feast, visitors will watch as artists add to an expansive mural created by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija.

Mar 11, 2019

The Hirshhorn Wants To Make Its Sculpture Garden A ‘Front Door’ To The National Mall

The Hirshhorn’s sculpture garden might look pretty different soon.

Mar 24, 2017

10 Ways To Get Your Kusama Fix If You Haven’t Scored Tickets

And some tips if only the infinity rooms will do.

Mar 06, 2017

With Record-Setting Crowds, Hirshhorn Tweaks Ticketing For Kusama

More than 14,000 people got a chance to see the exhibit during the first week.

Jun 05, 2014

The Best Places To Be Alone In The D.C. Area

If you’re looking for a quiet place to get away to be alone, check out some of our favorite places.

Apr 30, 2013

Smithsonian Will Close Parts of Hirshhorn, African Art Museum, and Castle Because of Sequestration

If you have an urge to see the permanent collections of the Hirshhorn or National Museum of African Art or the incredibly boring inside of the Smithsonian Castle, do it today.

 
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