Hirshhorn What Absence is Made Of, Al Wei Wei, and More

On our morning walk along the National Mall we sometimes stop by a museum to get out of the cold, see a new exhibit, or just wander around. We hadn't been to the Hirshhorn for awhile and were intrigued by the "What absence is made of " sign. And since it was quite brisk and windy, it was a great reason to stop in. It was actually quite busy on this day - something we try to avoid. So we started at the top and worked our way down. I don't pretend to be an artist - although I do digital pet portraits - nor have I studied art or know much about it. But I do know when I see something I like, and am astounded by what others might call "art." So we ambled through the "what absence is made of" section and were amused - especially by the papers dropping from the ceiling and kicking them while walking through the exhibit. Then we made our way  through the Al Wei Wei Lego collection that was on the floor and never ending wall paper on the walls. We don't care for political commentary. We passed by a soon to be opened new exhibit and then to the inner circle of the round building where The Utopian Project was set up. Some of the models were interesting. I find the view from the window fascinating and the outdoor sculptures fun. One of our favorite pieces is the huge naked man sitting in the corner. You need a human being next to him to get the full flavor! It is an interesting place to pass the time on a windy cold day in DC.