Public Art with Nick Hartigan

The Phillips Collection’s Living Room is a series of intimate conversations featuring artists, authors, curators, collectors, and museum professionals. These programs offer rare opportunities to engage in discussions that connect the museum’s collection with broader dialogues.

Join Nick Hartigan for a talk exploring the role of public art in Washington, DC. Nick will highlight The Phillips Collection’s public sculptures Dual Form by Barbara Hepworth, Heavy Metal Stack: Fat Cyan Three by Angela Bulloch, and Ancestor by Seymour Lipton. 

About Nick Hartigan

Dr. Nick Hartigan is an art historian who specializes in contemporary American art, public art, and the Washington, D.C. region. Most recently, he was a Fine Arts Specialist with the U.S. General Services Administration, where he oversaw the country’s largest public art collection. At GSA, he focused on federal art in the nation’s capital, expanded public access and outreach, and broadened partnerships with peer institutions inside and outside of the federal government. He earned his BA in art history from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MA and PhD in art history from the University of Michigan.

Accessibility Service

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