Gallery May - 1999

The garden was specifically established to exhibit large-scale pieces from the museum's contemporary collection. Some of the legendary artists whose masterpieces became staples of the garden include:

Famous for scaling up everyday objects, their Typewriter Eraser, Scale X rests playfully in the garden. Gallery May 1999

Starting in December of that same inaugural year (1999), the fountain was engineered to convert into a highly popular outdoor ice-skating rink. 🏛️ Why it Matters 🏛️ Why it Matters Known for his pop-art

Known for his pop-art style, his House I plays with optical illusions and forced perspective. Her towering bronze Spider creates an imposing, yet

This opening marked the completion of the National Gallery of Art's complex and gifted the public with a premier outdoor exhibition space. 🌳 The Dedication of the Sculpture Garden

It acts as a massive reflecting pool and an area for visitors to sit and relax.

Her towering bronze Spider creates an imposing, yet oddly protective presence.