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1. “Everyday Monuments”: Jean Shin’s most recent project consists of nearly 2,000 trophies donated by Washington, D.C.-area residents and projected images of the altered trophies. Inspired by the well-known historic monuments and heroic statuary displayed throughout Washington’s public spaces, Everyday Monuments venerates the accomplishments of ordinary Americans — stay-at-home moms, waitresses, janitors, postal carriers — whose everyday labors go unrecognized.

Where: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW

When: Through July 16

Info: Free; 202-633-7970; americanart.si.edu