Hirshhorn Museum Releases Portable Guide to Its Modern Art Collection

The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, part of the Smithsonian Institution, has released a new portable guide named 'Hirshhorn Museum: The Art Handbook'. This paperback edition offers a well-illustrated summary of its permanent collection, catering to both seasoned modern art fans and those new to the field. Melissa Chiu, the museum's director, expressed her excitement about the guide, which builds on research from the pandemic, leading to the earlier scholarly book 'Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: The Collection'. The handbook delivers a succinct overview of one of the most important modern and contemporary art collections in the U.S., showcasing its evolution with numerous color and black-and-white images, while also contextualizing the artworks within larger artistic movements.