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This would be the Renwick. It was the first U.S. building (1859)  designed with the intention of being an art museum. The architect, James Renwick Jr., also designed the Smithsonian’s “Castle” and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in …

This would be the Renwick. It was the first U.S. building (1859)  designed with the intention of being an art museum. The architect, James Renwick Jr., also designed the Smithsonian’s “Castle” and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

Inside "Wonder" at the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery

demetria lucas January 22, 2016

It seems like DC has a thousand museums. While I was in town, poking around to see what was interesting, seemingly everyone asked me, "Have you been to the Renwick?" The museum recently re-opened at a 2 year restoration and kicking off its re-debut is "Wonder". Nine  contemporary artists created large-scale installations  from unexpected materials (index cards, marbles, strips of wood, etc.)

I (and hundreds of others) swung by on a freezing Tuesday afternoon. It was crowded, which means the hype is city-wide, but also well worth braving the cold. I gasped at Gabriel Dawes rainbows, recoiled at Jennifer Angus's insect room and nearly dozed off under Janet Echelman's ceiling-affixed twine. 

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In See Some Art Tags Renwick Gallery, contemporary art, Gabriel Dawe, Wonder, Washington, Leo Villareal, Jennifer Angus, Tara Donovan, John Grade, Janet Echelman

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