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Mickalene Thomas' Dazzling Collages Reclaim Black Women's Bodies
A four-part exhibition premiering this fall showcases the contemporary artist's multimedia portrayals of Black femininity
Chuck Close, Artist Whose Photorealist Portraits Captivated America, Dies at 81
The painter, who faced accusations of sexual harassment later in life, continuously changed his artistic style
New Collection of Portraits Presents the Diversity of 19th-Century American Photography
Smithsonian American Art Museum announces major acquisition of the works of Black photographers James P. Ball, Glenalvin Goodridge and Augustus Washington
This Week, the Popular SAAM Arcade Is Game On for Video Game Makers
Chris Totten reflects on how the gaming community around SAAM Arcade has grown since the first event debuted seven years ago
How Artists Challenge Mythic Conceptions of the American West
Forty-eight modern and contemporary artists who are reclaiming the narratives of their region
Why Germany's Newly Opened Humboldt Forum Is So Controversial
Critics cite the Berlin museum's ties to the country's colonialist past
Alma Thomas' Boundary-Breaking Art Takes Center Stage
The first Black woman to headline a solo show at the Whitney, the artist created abstract paintings, marionettes and more
Archives of Groundbreaking Land Artist Nancy Holt Head to the Smithsonian
The papers illuminate the life of a woman whose career was often overshadowed by that of her husband, Robert Smithson
The Sad Truths Behind These Unsettling Works of Art
A new exhibition reflects on the haunting aesthetics of human impact on the planet
Navigate Hidden Treasures With These Smithsonian 3-D Games
AR/VR technologies give audiences new ways to experience museums that complement a traditional visit, engaging visitors and fueling learning opportunities
The Fine Art of Political Protest
More than 100 Mexican-American works spotlight how Chicano graphic artists lift up the power of people
Smithsonian Announces the Zoo and Seven Museums Open in May
You'll finally be able to see the baby panda in person; here's our comprehensive list of what's on view and tips for visiting
Why These Five Women Changemakers in American Art Deserve Reconsideration
A rising scholar of equality issues in American Art dives into the Smithsonian collections to find dynamic stories for her upcoming webcomic series
Chicanx Graphic Artists Inexpensively Fomented Revolution, Using Recycled Materials
For protest artists, what receives the image is often of little importance; it is the image’s political message that is vital
Explore the Newly Digitized Archive of Alexander Calder, Famed 'Sculptor of Air'
A new online trove from the Calder Foundation offers fans endless avenues to learn about the artist's life and work
Secretary Lonnie Bunch on Healing a Divided Nation
We must use the lessons of the past to help our country grow and move forward
The Groundbreaking 1969 Craft Exhibit 'Objects: USA' Gets a Reboot
More than 50 years later, the new show combines the works of 100 established and emerging artists
How a Pioneering Ceramicist Is Using Pottery to Reclaim Black History
Jim McDowell, known to many simply as “the Black Potter,” is a ceramicist who specializes in a craft with deep connections to lost histories
Celebrate Black History Month With These Free Virtual Events
From online exhibitions to panel discussions, here are more than a dozen events hosted by museums and other cultural institutions
How to Participate in the Lunar New Year This Year
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Freer and Sackler Galleries host virtual events
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