The artist famously inspired the Cubist, but a new book shows that her own paintings deserve renown
Used to color foods and cosmetics, carminic acid is traditionally 'farmed' from an insect. But researchers are moving to engineer it in microbes
A new Infinity Mirror Room with its forever-repeating lights and imagery opens at the Hirshhorn with other works by the iconic artist
In 2010, the former secretary of state reflected on her famous collection of brooches and pins
A Smithsonian traveling exhibition powerfully dismantles corrosive myths with triumphant portraits and the stories of African American men
The ground-breaking move heralds a new path for interactions between African and Western institutions
From an ancient Egyptian plaque to a Ming dynasty scroll, explore the central role that falcons and hawks play across cultures and millennia
Stunning glassworks and custom soundscapes create an immersive reimagining of an ancient oral tradition
Three men who have lived and breathed the Alaskan race for much of its history recall how much has changed—and what has stayed the same
A Smithsonian collection of vintage Golden Age comic books tells a story of WWII propaganda, patriotism and support of the war effort
A new show celebrates the stars of Nigeria's Nollywood, the country’s vibrant $3 billion film industry
The painter was also a formidable presence on the ice
The artwork by Edmonia Lewis, the first African American sculptor in the classical mode, epitomizes her immense talent
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The Hirshhorn's show, "A Countervailing Theory," posits a society where gender roles are reversed
Scheduled to open this year are new institutions dedicated to African American history, electronic music and Nordic art
A new view of an original genius who died before he could realize his full potential
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These trailblazers are dreaming up a future with cell-cultured breastmilk, energy-saving windows and more
An exhibit in California examines the full, delicious spread of the American artist's work
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