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Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery, 1959–1971

National Gallery of Art, Washington

NOW CLOSED

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The remarkable career of gallerist and patron Virginia Dwan will be featured front and center for the first time in an exhibition of some 100 works, featuring highlights from Dwan’s promised gift of her extraordinary personal collection to the National Gallery of Art. Read more.

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