Blue Sculpture Moves from Kennedy Center | US News

A $2.2 million Joel Shapiro sculpture called “Blue,” installed at the Kennedy Center since 2019, was quietly removed without public notice—rumored to have been ordered by a former curator at the behest of David Rubenstein, who now chairs the National Gallery of Art’s board and bought the piece. As the Kennedy Center undergoes a major two-year renovation backed by former President Trump, the sudden relocation of this iconic artwork has sparked speculation about power plays in D.C.’s arts scene. Rubenstein, a longtime arts benefactor who’s poured hundreds of millions into local institutions, hasn’t announced when “Blue” will debut at its new home—but art lovers are watching closely. 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/244d5472fc283488