August 17 | Ward 7 Day at the National Building Museum
Mark your calendars for August 17th for Ward Days at National Building Museum.
All Ward 7 residents can enjoy free admission to Summer Block Party “Look Here" installation.
“For Look Here, Reddy has designed a constellation of reflective fractals that visitors encounter on the oval ramp that fills the Museum’s Great Hall. Overhead are three oversized mirrored elements resembling fortune-teller toys, whimsical folded paper playthings beloved by generations of kids. The reflection of the Museum’s interior, the constant movement of the prismatic elements, and the changing sun create a spectacular contemplative space during the day and a lively entertainment space at night.
As visitors make their way along the ramp, they encounter iconic images of activist gatherings in Washington, DC such as the 1963 March on Washington, which marks its 60th anniversary this August. The photos underscore the idea that Washington was designed to not only house the seat of government but to be a physical representation of democratic ideals and beliefs. It furthers Reddy’s philosophy that buildings and landscapes impact how we feel and, in turn, shape our society.
As visitors come across these images in Look Here, they can see themselves in the reflective surfaces and join in these moments from our collective history.”