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News about the Folger building renovation project
New Artwork Illuminates the Renovation
a light sculpture of optical fibers that support and illuminate paper shapes
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New Artwork Illuminates the Renovation

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Esther Ferington

A floating paper sculpture by Anke Neumann lights the stairs from the new visitor lobby to the historic theater above.

Folger Presents Newly Commissioned Light and Paper Sculpture
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Folger Presents Newly Commissioned Light and Paper Sculpture

Press release: October 5, 2023

Greeting Visitors with Inviting Outdoor Spaces
people walking on paths and sitting on benches and in the grass
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Greeting Visitors with Inviting Outdoor Spaces

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Esther Ferington

Gardens, landscaping, Puck, and poetry

Folger extends renovation timeline to 2024
Aerial view of the west entry plaza and gardens, with ramps and stairs leading down to the building entrance
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Folger extends renovation timeline to 2024

Press release: August 9, 2023

Exploring the Folger through New Exhibition Halls
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Exploring the Folger through New Exhibition Halls

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A preview of these new spaces

Folger announces November 17 reopening
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Folger announces November 17 reopening

Press release: April 26, 2023

Expanding to Welcome the World
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Expanding to Welcome the World

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Esther Ferington

Spotlight on the Adams Pavilion

Envisioning the Folger’s Future: Spotlight on Architecture and Design
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Envisioning the Folger’s Future: Spotlight on Architecture and Design

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Esther Ferington

The architectural vision for the renovation in a conversaton with Director Michael Witmore, architect Stephen Kieran, and landscape architect Anneliza Kaufer.

Breathing New Life Into Historic Spaces
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Breathing New Life Into Historic Spaces

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Esther Ferington
Opening the Wall to New Public Spaces
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Opening the Wall to New Public Spaces

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Esther Ferington
The Inside View
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The Inside View

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Esther Ferington
Excavating the Folger's Future
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Excavating the Folger's Future

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Esther Ferington
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