Broken
The Power of the Fragment in Sculpture
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Broken opens at National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., United States, on March 13, 2027 and runs to June 27, 2027.
Last verified October 28, 2026 · Official source ↗
Featuring roughly 75 works dating from 2,500 BCE through the present, this exhibition at the National Gallery of Art explores damaged and incomplete sculptures. The display examines how fragments reflect cultural heritage, destruction, and political restitution, while serving as lasting symbols of strength, political expression, and creative inspiration.
Venue
- National Gallery of ArtWashington, D.C., United States · March 13 – June 27, 2027Opens 13 Mar 2027
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