Artists
Visionaries in art, literature, dance, music and design who define the creative tradition
Amy Henderson: The Medium is the Message
The Portrait Gallery's Cultural Historian Amy Henderson discusses the museum's vision—to tell America's stories as "visual biography"
November 09, 2011 |
By Guest Blogger
Two New Shows of Asian Art Open at the Freer Gallery
A pair of exhibitions trace the evolution of classical art in Korea and China
November 08, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Nov. 7-10: Silent Thunder, Cyborgs, Inventing the Internet and Andy Warhol Cinema
This week, see an inspiring film, learn about the future of biotechnology, hear stories from the Internet's birth and examine Warhol's innovative films
November 07, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Auctioning a Beloved Thomas Hart Benton Collection
Perhaps the nation's best collection of Benton prints was assembled by an idiosyncratic Texan named Creekmore Fath
November 07, 2011 |
By Henry Adams
Walter Cronkite and a Different Era of News
The legendary CBS anchorman, born 95 years ago on this day, was the "most trusted" man in America
November 04, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Not Finding the Lost Explorer Everett Ruess
A recent book only adds to the enduring mystery of a legendary Southwest wanderer
November 04, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
From D.W. Griffith to the Grapes of Wrath, How Hollywood Portrayed the Poor
In the era before the Great Depression and ever since, the film industry has taken a variety of views on the lower classes
November 04, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Weekend Events Nov 4-6: Madame Freedom, Art Meets Music, and Scrapbooking
This week, hear a new soundtrack with a film classic, see the Smithsonian's ensemble group perform, and learn how to create a beautiful scrapbook
November 03, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Italy, Via Murder Mystery
Forget the guidebooks. Whodunits offer a private eye on Italian art, food and culture
November 01, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
Ralph Eugene Meatyard: The Man Behind the Masks
The "dedicated amateur" photographer had a strange way of getting his subjects to reveal themselves
November 2011 |
By David Zax
Events Oct. 31-Nov. 3: Spooky Storytelling, Explore Chile, Lunder Conservation Center, and Sounds of the Dragon
This week, visit a Halloween story session, learn about Chile, get an up-close look at museum conservation, and enjoy a fusion of classical music
October 31, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The Black List: Photographs By Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Opens at the Portrait Gallery
View photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' large-format fine-art portraits of leading members of the African American community, along with video interviews of the subjects.
October 28, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
The List: Smithsonian-Inspired Halloween Costumes
For all you last-minute costume shoppers, here's this year's list of Smithsonian DIY ideas
October 27, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
3-D Movies Through the Years
The current craze has its roots in the 19th century
October 26, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Last Call: Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition
National Portrait Gallery curator Brandon Fortune provides some insight to what she and other contest jurors are looking for
October 25, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Archives of American Art Releases Photo Collection to Wikimedia Commons
The Smithsonian makes a big contribution to one of Wikipedia's projects
October 24, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Oct. 24-27: goSmithsonian Trek, Andy Warhol, Skin Color Evolution, and an Inventors Symposium
This week, take part in an interactive scavenger hunt, get an inside look at the Hirshhorn's newest exhibition, learn about human evolution and get tips on inventing
October 24, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Mixing Movies and Politics
From Mrs. Miniver to Avatar, how big studio films have influenced public opinion
October 24, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
The List: Legends Play Ball at the Smithsonian
With the World Series set to start, see some of the all-time baseball greats in the Institution's collections
October 19, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Latin America’s Wrap for All Seasons
Blanket-like "sarapes" from northern Mexico are among the world's most intriguing textiles, as shown by a recent gallery exhibition
October 19, 2011 |
By Henry Adams
