Tweaked Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 It was announced yesterday that the Renwick Gallery will reopen after an extensive $30 million renovation on November 13, 2015. This is a lovely little art museum, part of the Smithsonian's American Art Museum, housing the craft and decorative arts collection. I didn't realize that the Renwick was the first American building specifically designed and built to showcase art - originally to display the art collection of William Corcoran. Despite its proximity to the White House, the Renwick is rarely crowded. The reopening exhibition will be Wonder, featuring nine contemporary artists who are creating site specific installations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks for the info. The Renwick has long been one of my favorite buildings in the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Bump...Reminder that the Renwick has reopened. It really is one of DC's best smaller museums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I haven't been yet, but I must say I dislike the new exterior signage. Not sympathetic to the building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 The reopening exhibit Wonder is indeed wonderful. A collection of commissioned installations which each encompass their own room. Large powerful pieces that people can walk around and contemplate. The Renwick wanted a big visual show to celebrate their grand reopening and they have succeeded. The museum was packed on a late Sunday afternoon. Tara Donovan, Untitled Gabriel Dawe, Plexus A1 Jennifer Angus, In the Midnight Garden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 It's encouraging to learn that I have a lot of distinguished company in my dislike of the new exterior signage at the Renwick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 TateDR.jpeg Tara Donovan, Untitled They should have called this one "Slot Canyon Flood" for maximum angst. It's encouraging to learn that I have a lot of distinguished company in my dislike of the new exterior signage at the Renwick. Oh my goodness, I don't like this either. It might grow on me, but I don't think it will because it comes across to me as very kitschy and not tasteful or timeless in any way - I'm all for modernizing DC's neoclassical monoliths, but not like this (as examples that I *do* like, take the Reagan Building, or the addition they put onto the John Wilson Building right next to it). I had forgotten that the Renwick was part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. I don't suppose there's much chance of finding many Ellsworth Kellys inside, is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saf Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Made an expedition here today to see "New Glass Now." I love glass art. The Corning Museum was a frequent family destination when I was a child, as my grandparents lived in Elmira, very close to Corning. A childhood friend worked for Corning for several years when we were in our 20s, and I was jealous. Not a place I wanted to live, but they made the coolest things! Anyhow, the exhibit only runs to early March, so run, do not walk, to see this if you like glass. The pieces are lovely and it is very well curated. (In general, I really enjoy the Renwick. I love useable art, and they do have the best things.) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saf Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Spent some time here today with their 50th anniversary exhibit, This Present Moment, which runs through April 2nd. Quite good - lots of cool new pieces, in a variety of materials and styles. Well worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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