The Facts
On October 30, 2026, Pace Gallery provided a preview of Elmgreen & Dragset's new monumental sculpture 'Eight' (2026), commissioned for the revitalized Sculpture Garden at the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. The upended and empty pool form extends the artist duo's decades-long exploration of the pool motif. The sculpture will be on public view starting October 31, 2026.
The Signal
The commission marks a significant addition to the Hirshhorn's Sculpture Garden, which has been undergoing revitalization. For the art market, the placement of a major new work by Elmgreen & Dragset in a national museum context reinforces their position as leading contemporary sculptors and could drive demand for their earlier works. The piece also continues the artists' engagement with familiar forms in unexpected ways, a hallmark of their practice.
- Artists: Elmgreen & Dragset
- People: Ingar Dragset
- Galleries: Pace Gallery
- Museums: Hirshhorn Museum
- Locations: Washington, D.C.
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