Renwick Gallery

Members of the United States Air Force Band play during the Renwick Gallery ribbon cutting ceremony. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Betsy Broun, Renwick Gallery

Smithsonian American Art Museum Director Betsy Broun speaks at ribbon cutting ceremony. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley with Smithsonian head Dr. David J. Skorton, philanthropist David M. Rubenstein, and Smithsonian American Art head Betsy Broun. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Crowds gather as 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley with Smithsonian head Dr. David J. Skorton (center), philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (left), and Smithsonian American Art head Betsy Broun. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery, David Rubinstein

Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley with philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (left), Smithsonian American Art Museum head Betsy Broun (center) and Smithsonian Secretary Dr. David J. Skorton (right). 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley with philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (left), Smithsonian American Art Museum head Betsy Broun (center) and Smithsonian Secretary Dr. David J. Skorton (right). 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley with philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (left), Smithsonian American Art Museum head Betsy Broun (center) and Smithsonian Secretary Dr. David J. Skorton (right). 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley with philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (left), Smithsonian American Art Museum head Betsy Broun (center) and Smithsonian Secretary Dr. David J. Skorton (right). 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley with philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (left), Smithsonian American Art Museum head Betsy Broun (center) and Smithsonian Secretary Dr. David J. Skorton (right). 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley with philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (left), Smithsonian American Art Museum head Betsy Broun (center) and Smithsonian Secretary Dr. David J. Skorton (right). 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley with philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (left), Smithsonian American Art Museum head Betsy Broun (center) and Smithsonian Secretary Dr. David J. Skorton (right). 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Renwick Galley with philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (left), Smithsonian American Art Museum head Betsy Broun (center) and Smithsonian Secretary Dr. David J. Skorton (right). 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery, David M. Rubinstein

Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (right) personally greets 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)

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)

Renwick Gallery, David M. Rubinstein, David J. Skorton

Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton (right) personally greets 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)

Renwick Gallery, David M. Rubinstein, David J. Skorton

Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (center) 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)

Renwick Gallery, David M. Rubinstein, David J. Skorton

Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (center) 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)

Renwick Gallery

Visitors enter the Renwick Gallery as it 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Visitors enter the Renwick Gallery as it 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery, David M. Rubinstein, David J. Skorton

Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (center) 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)

Renwick Gallery, David M. Rubinstein, David J. Skorton

Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (center) 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)

Renwick Gallery

Photography is encouraged at the Renwick. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Quotations on art by Albert Einstein and other notables grace the halls of the Renwick. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Sculptor Tara Donovan constructed these 10 towers by stacking and gluing hundreds of thousands of index cards on top of each other. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Malia Torres and Sophia Rouland, both age 3, of Arlington, Va. are among the first visitors to the remodeled Renwick. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Malia Torres and Sophia Rouland, both age 3 of Arlington, Va. are among the first visitors to the remodeled Renwick. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Renwick Gallery

Malia Torres and Sophia Rouland, both age 3 of Arlington, Va. are among the first visitors to the remodeled Renwick. 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. (Photo by Jeff Malet)