Tag Archives: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Hands off Yoko Ono tree

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Rick

The Yoko One tree in the Hirshhorn sculpture gardens remains, but people are now asked to whisper their wishes rather than write them down and tie them to the tree until it blooms.

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Lunar Bird makes your imagination soar

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Rick

Like many things in the Hirshhorn Museum’s Sculpture Garden, Lunar Bird is a bit of a mystery. The best guess is it’s an imaginary bird with a symbol of the moon for a head, small wings and thick legs. A … Continue reading →

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Last Conversation Piece says a lot

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Rick

I must admit this series of rotund statues makes me laugh. Like it’s a Weight Watchers meeting and a dispute breaks out as one says, “Who you calling fat?” That’s the great part of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden … Continue reading →

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