Gallery May 1999 May 2026

Known for his pop-art style, his House I plays with optical illusions and forced perspective.

Contributed striking geometric structures like Four-Sided Pyramid . ❄️ The Central Fountain and Ice Rink At the heart of the garden lies a grand circular fountain. Gallery May 1999

It acts as a massive reflecting pool and an area for visitors to sit and relax. Known for his pop-art style, his House I

Famous for scaling up everyday objects, their Typewriter Eraser, Scale X rests playfully in the garden. It acts as a massive reflecting pool and

This opening marked the completion of the National Gallery of Art's complex and gifted the public with a premier outdoor exhibition space. 🌳 The Dedication of the Sculpture Garden

The garden was specifically established to exhibit large-scale pieces from the museum's contemporary collection. Some of the legendary artists whose masterpieces became staples of the garden include:

On , First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton formally accepted the completed garden on behalf of the nation during a historic dedication ceremony. Just a few days later, on May 23, the gates officially opened to the public. The project transformed a 6.1-acre site on the National Mall into a lush, walkable sanctuary designed to merge the beauty of nature with monumental human creativity. 🎨 Iconic Works in the Garden