These Colorful Contemporary Artworks Just Joined the Hirshhorn Museum as the D.C. Landmark Celebrated Its 50th Anniversary

Christian Thorsberg· May 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 39 views

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The Hirshhorn Museum has acquired over 300 new pieces of modern and contemporary art as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. This expansion brings the museum's permanent collection to more than 13,000 items. The museum is also set to reopen its redesigned sculpture garden this fall, featuring works from eight artists.

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▪The Hirshhorn Museum was established by an act of Congress in 1966 and opened in 1974.
▪New acquisitions include significant works by artists such as Mickalene Thomas and Adam Pendleton.
▪The museum is enhancing its collection with a focus on photography and mixed media practices.

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These Colorful Contemporary Artworks Just Joined the Hirshhorn Museum as the D.C. Landmark Celebrated Its 50th Anniversary The museum is also preparing to reopen its redesigned sculpture garden, featuring new works from eight artists, this fall Christian Thorsberg | Daily Correspondent May 18, 2026 11:00 a.m. ShareCopy linkEmailSMSFacebookXRedditLinkedInBlueskyPrintAdd as preferred source Interior: Zebra with Two Chairs and Funky Fur, Mickalene Thomas, 2012 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

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