A 24‑foot aluminum sculpture called “Blue,” gifted to the Kennedy Center in 2019, will be removed from the performing‑arts complex on Wednesday. The removal is part of a broader reshaping of the Washington landmark that has been underway during President Trump’s second term. The center’s leadership has been reevaluating its outdoor installations and public spaces, and “Blue” is among the pieces slated for removal as the venue modernizes its aesthetic and programming. The decision follows discussions about the sculpture’s relevance and the broader direction of the Kennedy Center’s public art strategy.
The Kennedy Center is set to take down a towering sculpture from the center’s grounds on Wednesday. The artwork’s removal comes amid a wave of changes at the renowned Washington performing arts center during President Trump’s second term. The 24-foot aluminum sculpture, named “Blue,” was gifted to the center in 2019. The art, which was...
