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The Hirshhorn's Head is Gone. What's Next For Modern Art in DC?
Arts & Culture
- When:
- April 22, 2026 · 7:00 AM
- Where:
- City Cast DC
- Source:
- City Cast DC
The head of DC’s Hirshhorn Museum is leaving to take over the Guggenheim in New York. Ordinarily, that’s something that might be looked at as a normal career move. But at a moment when the Smithsonian museums are in the MAGA crosshairs, everything’s a bit complicated. Journalist Kriston Capps is here to take us inside the departure of Melissa Chiu and talk through what it means for arts in our city. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text