Blue Sculpture Finds New Home | US News

A major art piece, Joel Shapiro’s 24-foot sculpture “Blue,” once displayed at the Kennedy Center, has been acquired for over $2 million by billionaire David Rubenstein—chair of the National Gallery of Art’s board. Removed abruptly in September without public notice, the sculpture was reportedly moved to make way for a new presidential art collection amid the Kennedy Center’s two-year renovation. Rubenstein, a longtime D.C. cultural benefactor with deep ties to institutions like the National Archives and National Zoo, now ensures “Blue” finds a new home at the National Gallery of Art, where it will remain accessible to the public—though its exact display date is still pending. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/55890f5dcede4e19