In the early 1980's work began in earnest to expand the space at the Freer Gallery of Art. It came in fits and starts until the philanthropist and Asian Art collector, Arthur M. Sackler got on board. With his addition of $4,000,000 dollars and bequest of his Asian Art collection valued at $50,000,000 at the time, other funds came in from private and government sources. Even the nations of Japan and Korea provided support. The vision included the first African Art Gallery on the Mall as well and the lionshare of the new buildings were constructed completely underground. Only a pair of twin pavilions were present on the surface. The Asian Gallery would connect underground to the Freer Gallery of Art to act as an extension of that museum's renown collection. I will share an installation piece and one of the galleries located in the Sackler.
The installation called "Terminal" is by artist Subodh Gupta. It fills the Asian Art Pavilion with spires of shiny brass and hundreds of connections weaving an immersive experience for the visitor.
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