in Southwest DC welcomes visitors through a beautiful glass entryway that leads to an open space with wall-to-wall works of art. Sunlight streams through giant windows, creating grid patterns that warm the rooms. The space is understated yet bold, with white walls contrasted by art emphasizing bright colors and sharp designs.Pieces taken from the Rubells’ famed collection of more than 7,400 works are featured in the renovated 32,000-square-foot space.
Pieces on display include Keith Haring’sWhat’s Going OnGaye attended Randall Junior High School—which is now the site of the museum—from 1950 to 1954, and the exhibit builds upon his interest in social justice, identity, and peace. Spaces that used to be classrooms and teachers’ offices have been transformed into an immersive celebration of contemporary art from the last 50 years.