Hirshhorn Simone Leigh Exhibit

We haven’t been to the Hirshhorn Art Museum for quite some time. So last week we took a ride in to town for a morning walk, parked at the Tidal Basin, and walked towards the Smithsonian Castle. After walking through the gardens that still have Christmas decorations in place, we noticed that the sculpture garden across the street was totally dug up and is being restored. Several of the outdoor sculptures have been moved to the Museum grounds. While inside we walked through the three levels to see what was new. And there was the Simone Leigh exhibit. It was actually quite interesting. What I liked most about it was the simplicity of the work and the way each piece was displayed - starting with the grass skirted item at the entrance. The lighting was really nice and the exhibit rooms were stark. It seemed like we were the only people there - and that made it even better. Some of the wall art was less liked - the bananas didn’t do much for me. But each room had a unique feel and style. We like being able to stop in whenever we like and have an opportunity to see the artwork. Another exhibit is being prepared so it will be fun to come back whenever it opens. When the sun comes out and spring is on the way there is never a better feeling. This was one of those days.