Smithsonian, Hirshhorn end 'Bubble' project

The Smithsonian Institution and the Hirshhorn Museum announced Wednesday its decision to end the Seasonal Inflatable Structure project, informally known as the "Bubble." According to sources close to the Smithsonian, accounts differ as to Hirshhorn members' preferences about the project. Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough decided to end it ahead of a June 24 board of regents meeting.