Where: National Gallery of Art, Library
When: closing January 11, 2019*
If you liked the Rachel Whiteread show, step over to the Library and see information on her "Ghost" installation. She casted the entire interior of a London terrace house (what we in the US would call a townhouse). This work was shortlisted for the Turner Prize (an annual award to a British artist).
A man happened to see some information on this on the National Gallery of Art website, and lo and behold, he and his family used to live in the house she used! He sent lots of photos of himself and his family to the National Gallery, which make up a substantial part of this display.
Verdict: Sometimes, the Internet is a force for good. This is an interesting follow-up to the Whiteread show.
*Note: if the government shutdown continues, the National Gallery may not be open beyond January 2.
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