The Phillips Plays
Abstract Collage
Bring your family to investigate materials, methods, and ideas in art.
Explore the colors, lines, and shapes of Miró and the United States. Imagine if you could travel inside these artworks! What or who might you find there? With a special guest from the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum, we’ll take a closer look at the work of Joan Miró and his American contemporaries and create abstract collages.
In addition to exploring art materials and methods in the studio, families may enjoy the carpeted, creative-play area with blocks, books, toys, and games.
IMAGE: Joan Miró, The Red Sun, 1948, Oil on canvas, 36 1/8 x 28 1/8 in., The Phillips Collection, Acquired 1951; © Successió Miró / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris 2022
Storytime Studio: Journey to the Sun at the Hirshhorn featuring The Phillips Collection
Wednesday, June 10, 10-11 am and 11 am-12 pm
Join us for Storytime Studio at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum (Independence Ave SW and 7th St SW) inspired by Joan Miró! Led by Phillips Education staff, we’ll read a story and create cyanotype “sun prints” inspired by one of Miró’s works on view at the Hirshhorn.
Designed for kids from birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Capacity is limited. Entry is first-come, first-served for both sessions at 10-11 am and 11 am-12 pm.
