May 1999 - Gallery

The opening of the Sculpture Garden in May 1999 broke down the invisible barrier between formal "museum behavior" and public recreation. By placing world-class masterworks in an open-air, accessible setting, the National Gallery of Art successfully brought fine art out of rigid indoor corridors and into the daily lives of casual strollers, tourists, and locals alike.

Her towering bronze Spider creates an imposing, yet oddly protective presence. Gallery May 1999

Famous for scaling up everyday objects, their Typewriter Eraser, Scale X rests playfully in the garden. The opening of the Sculpture Garden in May

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