Hirshhorn Museum-Washington D.C.

         We visited Washington D.C. last week and who could pass up an opportunity to visit the Hirshhorn Museum..  Whether you call it Abstract art, Contemporary art or even Modern art, you'll find it at the Hirshhorn.  Three floors of inspiration inside and a fabulous sculpture gardens outside.

          The Hirshhorn is part of the Smithsonian, located on the National Mall next to the Air and Space museum.  It opened in 1974 as a result of the generosity of American Entrepreneur Joseph H Hirshhorn., who donated his collection to the Smithsonian Institution in 1966.

        To use the museums own description: The Hirshhorn presents a dynamic and forward-looking array of art exhibitions, special projects and public programs that invite visitors to get closer to the art and artists of our time and experience the trans formative potential of contemporary art.  The collection of nearly 12,000 works of art includes pieces by leading artist from the late 19th century to the present day.

        The building is an elevated drum-shaped structure designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft, and has 60,000 square feet of exhibition space inside and nearly 4 acres outside in its bi-level Sculpture garden and plaza.. The building alone is a work of Modern art.

        Inside on the third level are the works from the Hirshhorn's collection by artists including Alexander Calder, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, and many others.  
        The second level is currently showing "over, under, next: Experiments in Mixed Media, 1913 to Present".  
        The lower level has, Black Box: Democracia, Jaime Davidovich's Blue, Red, Yellow.  Out of the Ordinary featuring works by Cristo, Fritsch and Gober. Also Barbara Kruger's Belief + Doubt.















  



   









       In the Garden are sculptures by Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, Joan Miro and others.  What a peaceful and serene place in the midst of Washington politics and tourism.  You must experience it for yourself, and don't forget to bring a pad and pencil

        What an exiting visit we had, if you enjoy contemporary abstract art, and if your ever in Washington D.C. don't miss an opportunity to experience the Hirshhorn.  It will inspire you.

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