The Smithsonian’s cylindrical modern art museum stockpiles sculptures and canvases from modernism’s early days to pop art to contemporary art. Special exhibits ring the 2nd floor. Rotating pieces from the permanent collection circle the 3rd floor, where there's also a swell sitting area with couches, floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony offering Mall views.
Gallery spaces are infused with the right edge of cold showroom chic you expect in modern art museums. The permanent collection includes sculptures by Rodin, Brancusi, Calder and Moore, and canvases by Bacon, Miró, O’Keeffe, Warhol, Stella and Kiefer.
