When: closing March 4, 2018
Yes, I'm seeing exhibits that won't close until March. I think this is because there haven't been as many shows up this year, what with the Freer and Sackler galleries closed.
Also, I'm trying to see as much as I can before a potential government shutdown at the end of the month. Congress agreed to funding that avoided having to shutter the Smithsonian (and the rest of the government too) as of yesterday, but legislation runs out in a couple of weeks. <sigh> The thought of having to live with the current political situation without my beloved art and cultural escape is not pleasant.
Oh well, perhaps we will be spared this unpalatable fate, and right now, the lights are still on. So what about this show at the Hirshhorn?
These are models for large installations by a Russian-born American couple; some of them have been realized and others have not. The one I chose for the blog picture is one that, sadly, as not been realized. It was intended either for the Bank of Seattle or the Library. Having visited the Seattle Public Library several years ago, I can say it would have fit right in with the other art on display there.
Although nothing was wrapped, I was reminded of Christo, as I walked around the 2nd floor of the Hirshhorn, looking at these ideas for public art. Perhaps it's because this all seems a bit mad? Or because it's meant to be on such a large scale?
Verdict: Worth a look, especially if you're in the museum for the Ai Weiwei show, or to see the Pickett's Charge installation.
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