First Shot: A Contemporary Milestone

It’s a paradox, that juncture where something inherently modern celebrates history. It’s been five years since architect Brad Cloepfil’s “intentional vacancy that achieves meaning through the art itself” rose at the corner of Washington and Spring. In that time, the museum’s exhibits—from Yoshitomo Nara’s “Nothing Ever Happens” to Bruce Nauman’s neon—have challenged and enhanced the city’s art scene. The museum toasts its birthday with a gala April 18.