Renwick Gallery, David M. Rubinstein, David J. Skorton
Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (center rear) and Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton (right) personally greet visitors to the Renwick Gallery. The Renwick Gallery re-opened on Friday Nov.13, 2015 in Washington D.C. after a major two year $30 million renovation. The gallery, which is located near the White House, is home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum's (SAAM) collection of contemporary craft and decorative art. The exhibition opening Friday is titled "Wonder" and features installations by nine contemporary artists whose work ranges from geometric wall designs made from insect specimens to spires of stacked index cards. David M. Rubenstein, known for underwriting restoration of several of Washington’s historic monuments, is the lead sponsor for the renovation. (Photo by Jeff Malet)