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The Two-Bedroom Apartment in Jersey That Had Its Own Chinese Art Collection

Some 5,000 items filled Paul Singer's apartment, now 63 go on display
February 05, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events February 5-7: Tachyons, Middle Eastern Landscape and Ai Weiwei

This week, hear about the one thing in the world that may be faster than light, consider Western media's depictions of the Middle East and discuss Ai Weiwei's art
February 04, 2013 | By Paul Bisceglio

Events January 29-31: Ancient Chinese Artifacts, Opera Masters and Rock-and-Roll Trivia

This week, see chinese artifacts once collected in a New Jersey apartment, learn about two of opera's greatest composers and show off your rock knowledge
January 28, 2013 | By Paul Bisceglio

Museums Delay Opening Due to Weather

Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C. area as well as the National Zoo will open at noon Monday, due to inclement weather
January 28, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

How to Win Inauguration Weekend: There’s an App for That

Only one man won the election, but with free tours and insider information, you can still win the weekend. Plus hours, eating spots and where to rest your feet
January 16, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events January 11-13: Civil Disobedience, Farm-Fresh Foods and Arabic Calligraphy Lessons

This week, protest racial segregation in the 1960s, discover DC's "slow food" movement and learn to write in Arabic
January 10, 2013 | By Paul Bisceglio

Events December 7-9: 3-D Caves, Custom Kicks and Talk-Rock

This weekend, catch the hot new virtual reality art project, create your own "mockups" with artist Louie Gong and take in a talk and show with Fire and the Wheel
December 06, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Holiday Gift Guide: Must-Reads from the Smithsonian’s Curators

We asked the institution team for their picks from the past year, from art to poetry to science
December 05, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Video: Take a Virtual 3D Journey to Visit China’s Caves of the Thousand Buddhas

Video: Take a Virtual 3D Journey to Visit China's Caves of the Thousand Buddhas
December 03, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

Q+A: Saudi Arabia’s Sultan bin Salman on “Roads of Arabia”

Saudi Arabia's royal tourism minister discusses a groundbreaking new exhibition, the U.S.-Saudi Arabian relationship, and what it’s like to look at Earth from space
December 03, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

Events Nov. 30-Dec. 2: Africa’s Space Programs, the Middle East’s Diva and Ang Lee’s Wedding Banquet

This weekend, explore a continent's long history with the stars, hear the vocal stylings of Karima Skalli and watch another classic in a series of film screenings
November 29, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

An Explosive 25th Anniversary for the Sackler with Artist Cai Guo-Qiang

The Gallery marks the occasion with an "explosion event," lectures, performances and more
November 27, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Insider Visitor Tips for the Holiday Weekend

Must-see exhibits, little known facts and veteran visitor wisdom for your Thanksgiving weekend at the Smithsonian
November 20, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

“Roads of Arabia” Presents Hundreds of Recent Finds That Recast the Region’s History

More than 300 objects begin a North American tour at the Sackler, adding new chapters to Saudi Arabia's history
November 15, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Ai Weiwei Takes Over the Smithsonian: “According to What?” Opens at the Hirshhorn

The museum hosts the U.S. premier of a blockbuster show from the controversial artist
October 03, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

PHOTOS: What You Missed at Friday’s Asia After Dark at the Sackler

Dancing, drinking, cavorting: that was the scene at Friday night's bash at the Smithsonian's Asian art musuem
October 01, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events October 2-4: Nomadic Arts, Guided Tours and Music from Kazakhstan

This week, music and finds from Kazakhstan's nomadic past and daily, guided tours
October 01, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events September 28-30: Dance Parties, Family Days and Artist Talks

This weekend, get down after dark, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and get an artist's perspective on art in the collection
September 27, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

DJ Spooky Spins Asia After Dark: Asian Soundscape

Baby, it’s finally cool outside. And just in time for the return of Smithsonian’s hip Asia After Dark series at the Sackler Gallery and Haupt Garden from 7 to 11 P.M. this Friday night, September 28. Take a curator-led tour of the gallery, or learn to make your own renewable-frame drum and play a few beats on [...]
September 25, 2012 | By Jeff Campagna

At the Sackler, Shadows of History Hidden in Middle Eastern Landscapes

New work from Jananne Al-Ani exposes a complicated history within the Middle Eastern landscape
August 24, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz


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