Hirshhorn Museum Announces Initial Sculptures for Redesigned Garden Before October Relaunch
The Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. has revealed the first artworks acquired for its renovated sculpture garden, which is scheduled to reopen in October. The redesigned outdoor space, overseen by Hiroshi Sugimoto, will feature pieces by eight contemporary artists including Mark Grotjahn, Raven Halfmoon, Lauren Halsey, Izumi Kato, Liz Larner, Woody De Othello, Chatchai Puipia, and Pedro Reyes. These selections aim to honor the garden's modernist origins while emphasizing current artistic practices. The renovation project, initiated in 2022, represents the most substantial update to the museum grounds since their 1974 inauguration, incorporating enhanced accessibility, additional seating, and improved visitor flow.
Key facts
- The Hirshhorn Museum's sculpture garden will reopen in October after a redesign by Hiroshi Sugimoto
- Eight contemporary artists have contributed works for the renovated garden
- The redesign began in 2022 and is the largest change to the museum campus since 1974
- The garden updates include wider entrances, more seating, and better circulation
- The artworks balance modernist heritage with contemporary artistic perspectives
Entities
Artists
- Mark Grotjahn
- Raven Halfmoon
- Lauren Halsey
- Izumi Kato
- Liz Larner
- Woody De Othello
- Chatchai Puipia
- Pedro Reyes
- Izumi Katō
- Hiroshi Sugimoto
Institutions
- Hirshhorn Museum
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Smithsonian
- New Material Research Library
Locations
- Washington, D.C.
- Tokyo
- San Francisco
- National Mall