National Portrait Gallery
Philip Pearlstein Painted the Naked Truth
Smithsonian curators remember the celebrated artist, who died last month at 98, and who viewed humanity with biting realism
How These Contemporary Artists Are Redefining Family and Kinship
Explore the enduring bonds and intimacies of modern love at the National Portrait Gallery
The Private World of the Public Artist Maya Lin
A biographical exhibition reveals the profound origins of her intensely engaging art
Smithsonian Scholars Pick Their Favorite Books of 2022
This wide-ranging list offers context for our rapidly changing world
See Stunning Portraits of Ava DuVernay, José Andrés and the Williams Sisters
The National Portrait Gallery's 2022 Portrait of a Nation Award honors seven changemakers, from Anthony Fauci to Clive Davis
The Ghosts Who Haunt the Smithsonian
Mysterious tales head up podcast offerings for late October and November
Cleopatra’s Iconoclastic Sculptor Was Her Own Kind of Queen
Smithsonian podcasts delve into the life of Edmonia Lewis, how astronauts sleep, the evolution of the human brain; and drop in on painter Kay WalkingStick
Who Are the Artists Behind the New Obama Portraits?
Robert McCurdy and Sharon Sprung add their unique pieces to the White House's collection
The Revolutionary Role Mail Played in America’s Fight for Independence
Hear about the colonial period postal service in the latest "Portraits" podcast
These Black Women Changed America
Thirty years ago, photographer Brian Lanker made indelible images of historical lives; a new exhibition says their stories have never seemed more relevant
These Are the New Faces of American Portraiture
In its 16th year, the Outwin Portrait Competition reflects the stunning vision of contemporary portrait-based art
Join in a Meditation on the Twists of Memories Handed Down From One Generation to Another
A new commission, based on the acclaimed video 'Birthright' by artist Maren Hassenger, explores the legacy of slavery in family history
Portrait of a Covid-Era Haircut Claims First Prize in the Outwin Boochever Competition
Judges for the triennial National Portrait Gallery contest chose Alison Elizabeth Taylor's "marquetry hybrid" out of a pool of 42 finalists
Studio Executives Did Not Want Marlon Brando for the Title Role in 'The Godfather'
On the film's 50th anniversary, a Smithsonian historian reflects on the cultural phenomenon of the blockbuster hit
Twenty-Two Smithsonian Shows to See in 2022
Falcon hunting, Watergate, a Kusama mirror room and the new Latino Gallery await
U.S. Postage Stamp Will Honor Edmonia Lewis, a Sculptor Who Broke the Mold
As a Native American, Black and Roman Catholic woman, Lewis overcame prejudice to become a sought-after sculptor in late 19th-century Europe
What Did Graffiti Look Like Before Spray Paint and More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts.
The True History Behind 'Being the Ricardos'
Aaron Sorkin's new film dramatizes three pivotal moments in the lives of comedy legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
The Revolutionary Portraiture of Hung Liu
For this large-scale retrospective of the Asian American artist, who died this summer, east meets west in an exquisite collision
Commemorate 9/11 With Free Virtual Programs, Resources From the Smithsonian
Here's how the American History Museum, the National Postal Museum and more are reflecting on the tragedy
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