Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
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
Burial Mounds Preserve Culture of Ancient Nomads in Kazakhstan
A new exhibit at the Smithsonian Sackler Gallery brings ancient nomadic Kazakh culture to Washington, D.C., for the first time, shedding light on ancient trade
August 23, 2012 |
By Kat J. McAlpine
Events August 24-26: Bones, Steel Pans, and Photographic Ingenuity
This weekend, bone up on your skeletal knowledge, survey new artwork from the Middle East and celebrate the steel pan
August 23, 2012 |
By Jeanie Riess
“Worlds Within Worlds” at the Sackler Tells Stories Within Stories
A new exhibit explores the prosperous rule of the Mughal empire and the cross-cultural art it inspired
August 01, 2012 |
By Guest Blogger
Events July 31-Aug 2: X-Ray Fish, Imperial India and Club Native
This week at the Smithsonian, the evolution of fish through X-Ray, India's imperial arts and the divisive legacy of Native blood laws.
July 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events July 27-29: Human Origins, “This is Peru” and a Meeting of Worlds
Celebrate Peru and learn traditional Indian dance this weekend.
July 26, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Events July 13-15: After Hours at the Museum of African Art, Cranes and Clouds, “Don Juan” Screening
This weekend, hit up the Museum of African Art after hours, create Korean art and view a screening of "Don Juan."
July 12, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Smithsonian Gets Google Mapped
Smithsonian and Google Maps launched an easy to use application Tuesday providing step by step directions inside 17 museums and the National Zoo.
July 11, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events July 6-8: Constellations, Silk Road Treasures and a Sunday Concert
This weekend, become a constellation, make your own Silk Road mirror and enjoy the Classical stylings of pianist James D'León
July 05, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Past and Present Clash in Ai WeiWei’s “Fragments”
"Fragments," the second of three Ai WeiWei exhibitions this year, opens at the Sackler Gallery
May 16, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events May 4-6: Cool off with IMAX, Fly a kite at the Sackler and celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Smithsonian
This weekend, view the spectacular journey of a polar bear and her cubs in IMAX, make your own Korean kite and join Smithsonian in kicking off the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration.
May 03, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
