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Located on the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, Dia:Beacon occupies the former historic Nabisco factory, now a renovated museum that includes works by some of the most significant artists of the last half century. With nearly 300,000 square feet of naturally lit exhibition space, Dia:Beacon's expansive galleries feature long-term installations by artists including Louise Bourgeois, Michael Heizer, Robert Irwin, Sol LeWitt, Agnes Martin, Bruce Nauman, Robert Ryman, Gerhard Richter, Richard Serra, Robert Smithson, Lawrence Weiner, and more. In addition to its renowned collection, the museum presents temporary exhibitions and diverse public and education programs.

Exhibits

Jean-Luc Moulène, Opus + One (Through December 31, 2012)
Circa 1971: Early Video & Film from the EAI Archive (Through December 31, 2012)
Walter De Maria, Silver Meters, 1976, and Gold Meters, 1976-77 (Ongoing)
Sol LeWitt, Drawing Series... (Ongoing)
Imi Knoebel, 24 Colors-for Blinky, 1977 (Ongoing)

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