Some advice: Run down to the Renwick Gallery, next to the White House, to see their grand re-opening show: Wonder.
Must-see work that is being taken out after May 8: a room decorated beautifully with 5000 dead bugs by Jennifer Angus, a Chesapeake Bay in glass marbles by Maya Lin, and a cast-then-recreated-in-wood tree by John Grade. Not closing immediately, but still awesome, are a paper sculpture by Tara Donovan, a series of birds’ nests by Patrick Doherty (kids love this one), and a gossamer rainbow by Gabriel Dawe. A Janet Echelman overhead fiber sculpture is hypnotic and will remain indefinitely as part of the building.
It is kind of inspiring to see how great contemporary American art can be.
I was there with a smartphone (unfortunately not the briefly beloved Samsung S7) and took some snapshots.
Great pics, Philip – thanks for sharing those. I’ve admired Tara Donovan’s work here in NYC for years and am glad she was included. That’s certainly a creative use of notecards!