National Gallery of Art - East Building
Saturday. August 3. 2024
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My second city to explore on the East Coast was Washington, D.C., and I was excited to discover that it’s home to the National Gallery of Art, one of the largest and most renowned museums in the U.S. Knowing how important this museum is, I couldn’t wait to visit and explore its vast collection of art. When I arrived, I was immediately taken aback by the sheer size of the museum. The National Gallery of Art is divided into two main sections — the West Building and the East Building — each housing different art collections. Both buildings are impressive, but due to time constraints, I decided to focus on the East Building, which features modern and contemporary art.
The East Building of the museum
A view of the museum’s interior from above
“Girl with Rose” by Marjorie Strider
“133” by Morris Louis
“Shiva” by USCO
“monument” for V. Tatlin by Dan Flavin
“White Bread” by James Rosenquist
The happy and exciting moment of Julie :D
Alexander Calder: A Survey
“Hercules and Lion” by Alexander Calder
“Nature Abhors a Vacuum” by Helen Frankenthaler
“Portrait of the Doyles” by Jack Beal
“La condition humaine” by René Magritte
“A Parrot for Juan Gris,” “L'Égypte de Mlle. Cléo de Mérode: cours élémentaire d'histoire naturelle,” “Naples,” and “Variétés Apollinaris” by Joseph Cornell
“Mica Magritte II: Time Transfixed” by Joseph Cornell
Barnett Newman, The Stations of the Cross: Lema Sabachtani
Once I arrived at the East Building, I was met with an extraordinary collection of modern and contemporary art. The building itself has a striking, more modern design, perfectly complementing the artworks inside. The collection features works from some of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, and I spent my time wandering through the galleries, taking in pieces that ranged from abstract expressionism to bold contemporary sculptures. Each room was filled with something unique and thought-provoking, making it an enriching experience. The museum’s layout made it easy to move through the galleries, and I found myself captivated by the diversity and creativity of the art on display.
“Untitled (two women at the window),” “Untitled (three women and a child with mannequins),” and “Untitled (nude)” by Mark Rothko
“Family of Saltimbanques” by Pablo Picasso
“Juggler with Still Life” by Pablo Picasso
“Typewriter Eraser, Scale X” by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen
“House I” by Roy Lichtenstein
“Hahn/Cock” by Katharina Fritsch
Though my visit was short, the East Building left a lasting impression on me. I can only imagine how much more there is to discover in the West Building and the rest of the museum, and that made me eager to revisit the National Gallery of Art in the future.
Had a fun and memorable evening with homemade Japchae, fried shrimp, and fried chili crab made by our mom, Ms. Song :)
