Hirshhorn Acquires 175 Artworks, Expanding the Full Breadth of Modern and Contemporary Art in Its 50th Year

Excerpt:  “The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden has announced the acquisition of 175 artworks by more than 60 modern and contemporary artists through purchase and gifts, marking transformative milestones in its 50th anniversary year. Significant additions to the museum’s holdings in 2024 include works by leading global artists such as Laurie Anderson, Theaster Gates, Nancy Holt, Rashid Johnson, Mika Rottenberg and Dread Scott, as well as seven gifts from the esteemed Berezdivin Collection in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and numerous additions by rising global talents including Danica Lundy and Ilana Savdie. These acquisitions, spanning painting, photography, time-based media, sculpture, installation and mixed-media art, reinforce the Hirshhorn’s mission to champion diverse artistic voices and engage audiences with art that reflects and shapes contemporary culture.”