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Visionaries in art, literature, dance, music and design who define the creative tradition
The Many Angles and Perspectives of “Multiplicity” at the American Art Museum
A new exhibition of contemporary art explores the concept of multiples in a variety of ways
November 21, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Nov. 21-24: For All the World To See, Forensics Lab, Beyond Blackface and Thanksgiving
This week, get a guided tour of a fascinating exhibit, experiment in an interactive forensics lab, hear from a noted author and celebrate Thanksgiving
November 21, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
An Art Deco Masterpiece for Eleanor Roosevelt
In Birmingham, Alabama, the art museum's "Jazz Bowl" by famed U.S. industrial designer Viktor Schreckengost was an artistic, and civil rights, turning point
November 17, 2011 |
By Henry Adams
More on Fatty Arbuckle: His Films and His Legacy
Notorious for a career-ending scandal, the comedian deserves to be remembered for his work in movies
November 16, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Volker Sattel’s Film Brings Nuclear Power Under Control at the Hirshhorn
Volker Sattel's haunting film "Under Control" takes the viewer behind the scenes for a stylized look at day-to-day operations at nuclear power plants.
November 15, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
Events Nov. 14-17: Tell Jemmeh, The Man Who Sailed Away, Multiplicity and Geography Awareness Week
This week, learn about an archaeological dig, see a Tlingit legend performed, hear a panel discussion of contemporary artists, and test your knowledge of geography
November 14, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events Nov. 11-14: Without Fear, Vicky Leyva, and Bach to the Future
This weekend, see a Russian film classic, get a taste of Afro-Peruvian rhythms, and listen to a pianist's new take on the classics
November 10, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
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
