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Visitors enjoy artwork in the National Gallery's East Building.

Canceled—Breaking the Rules in Modern Art

East Building Tours

  • Thursday, November 16, 2023
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • East Building, Ground Level - Art Information Desk
  • Guided Tours
  • In-person

How and why did rules of painting and sculpture change radically throughout the 20th century? Through close looking and conversation, we'll explore how artists departed from traditional materials and subject matter while grappling with the modern world.  

For groups of 15 or more people, please schedule a group tour. Sign-language interpreters and guides for visitors who are blind or have low vision are available for programs. Please call (202) 842-6905 or email [email protected] three weeks in advance for an appointment. Learn more about accessibility.