Contemporary Art | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/contemporary-art/RSS feed for Contemporary ArtenMon, 18 May 2026 15:00:18 +0000These Colorful Contemporary Artworks Join the Hirshhorn Museum's Collection as the D.C. Landmark Continues to Celebrate Its 50th Anniversaryhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-colorful-contemporary-artworks-just-joined-the-hirshhorn-museum-as-the-dc-landmark-celebrated-its-50th-anniversary-180988749/The museum is also preparing to reopen its redesigned sculpture garden, featuring new works from eight artists, this fallMon, 18 May 2026 15:00:18 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-colorful-contemporary-artworks-just-joined-the-hirshhorn-museum-as-the-dc-landmark-celebrated-its-50th-anniversary-180988749/A Glowing Sphere Towering Over Utah Sent an Urgent Artistic Message: The Great Salt Lake Is Drying Uphttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-glowing-sphere-towering-over-utah-sent-an-urgent-artistic-message-the-great-salt-lake-is-drying-up-180988553/Olafur Eliasson's latest installation married visuals with a soundscape to draw the public's attention to the plight of the important ecosystemThu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:17 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-glowing-sphere-towering-over-utah-sent-an-urgent-artistic-message-the-great-salt-lake-is-drying-up-180988553/