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Abstract Sculptures of DC: Bearing Witness: The large sculpture sitting in front of the Wilson Center blends natural and manmade forms.
The Bearing Witness sculpture located outside of the Wilson Center at the Ronald Reagan Building stands out from the large federal buildings that surround it. Completed in 1997, the sculpture is…
Abstract Sculptures of DC: Composition for the Axemen: The sculpture was a commissioned piece for a newly constructed office building.
A bright red mass of various shapes, the Composition of the Axemen, sculpture by Ken Wyten, graces the exterior entrance to the CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Building in NoMa. Originally completed…
Abstract Sculptures of DC: Contrapposto: The sculpture sits on Gallaudet University's Main Mall with other abstract sculptures.
Along with other sculptures featured on Gallaudet University’s Main Mall, Contrapposto sits on the grass and can be viewed by students, faculty, and visitors as they travel across campus. Made of…
Abstract Sculptures of DC: Epoch: The sculpture was originally meant for the front of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
At 24 feet tall, it is hard to miss Albert Paley’s Epoch, which stands in front of the old PEPCO building at 9th and G Streets NW. In addition to its large size, its design and multicolored finish…
Abstract Sculptures of DC: Family Circle: Placed in an Adams Morgan park, the sculpture reflects the artist's life and childhood.
Created by Herbert House, Family Circle represents the artist’s view that no matter where he went, he had his family with him, walking beside him as he grew up in DC. As the name suggests, the…
Abstract Sculptures of DC: Grove of Columns: The five sculptures sit right next to the Metro Center subway entrance.
The Metro Center subway station has quite the entrance, as Richard Hunt’s Grove of Columns adorns the front of the Williams Building located right next to it. The five columns vary in height from 9 to…
Abstract Sculptures of DC: Heroic Shore Points: This bright red sculpture adds a major swath of color to the grey buildings that surround it.
As described by sculptor James Rosati, the Brutalist style Hubert H. Humphrey Building didn’t have much energy or light because of its mostly grey or neutral-toned concrete exterior. In response, his…
Abstract Sculptures of DC: Infinity: This sculpture was the first abstract work commissioned by the federal government.
José de Rivera’s Infinity seems almost impossible - the thin stainless steel ribbon rotates on top of its granite pedestal with total stability. Standing at 13½ feet tall, the delicate balancing act…
Abstract Sculptures of DC: Prinz Friedrich von Homburg, Ein Schauspiel, 3X: This sculpture is the largest work by leading abstract artist Frank Stella.
The National Gallery of Art is one of the premier art institutions in the world, with works by numerous great artists within its collections. The Prince of Homburg sculpture, as it is informally…
Abstract Sculptures of DC: Rockwalls: The sculpture combines natural and manmade elements on Gallaudet University's campus.
Gallaudet University’s main campus mall hosts a number of art installations, but one situated close to the center on the east side of the quad might not catch eyes at first glance. The rock walls seem…