After spending more than 50 years building their vast art holdings and laying down permanent roots with the establishment of their Miami museum in 1993, Don and Mera Rubell have expanded their reach once more—this time, in the nation’s capital. Since opening to the public on October 29, 2022, the Washington, D.C., museum is still coming into its identity. Luckily, the Rubells are far from rookies when it comes to establishing longevity in the art world.

The choice of building a second outpost in D.C. as opposed to the usual art hotspots of New York and Los Angeles may come as a surprise to some. And unlike Miami, D.C. is not home to a major circuit of art fairs such as Art Basel or Untitled Art. However, the local art scene is not to be underestimated. “I think this is an exciting time to be in the city. I believe we’re on track to have a few blue chips from within our own local community in a few years,” said D.C.-based art dealer and advisor Chela Mitchell, who founded her namesake Chela Mitchell Gallery. “People are putting on good shows. There are people here doing the work.”

Read More