Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
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
Cooper-Hewitt Director Bill Moggridge Dies at Age 69
The Smithsonian mourns the loss of one of its visionary leaders
September 09, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Why TED Founder Richard Saul Wurman Thinks TED Is So Last Century
The creator of the popular speaker series spent Friday at the Smithsonian talking about the next step in his prolific design career
July 16, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
The Portrait Gallery and American Art Get the Google Art Project Treatment
As part of the Google Art Project, you can now virtually wander the halls of the museums and see remarkably detailed reproductions of hundreds of works
April 05, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
How Much the Hope Diamond is Worth and Other Questions From Our Readers
From American art, history and culture, air and space technology, contemporary art, Asian art and any of the sciences from astronomy to zoology, we'll find an answer
February 07, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Curators, Scientific Adventurers and Book Worms to Watch in 2012
Our top ten picks from the Smithsonian Twitterati and blogrolls.
January 20, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
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
Learning Urban Design From Developing Countries
A design exhibition brings innovative solutions to urban communities around the world
October 26, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Vote Now for the People’s Design Award
Polls are open. The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum wants you to weigh in
September 30, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
U.S. Postal Service Honors American Designers
Twelve pioneering industrial designers, many of whom are represented in the Cooper-Hewitt's collection, are featured on a new set of stamps
July 06, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Carry-all for Homeless Wins Design Competition
The Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum recently announced the winners of a contest intended to challenge students to integrate innovation into their communities. Thirteen teachers from seven schools submitted plans for products that would solve a local problem identified and chosen by the students. “We are always impressed with what kids come up with,” said [...]
June 15, 2011 |
By Julie Mianecki
Playing Dress-Up With Van Cleef & Arpels
A summer intern gets a plum assignment—play on Facebook and dress-up in Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry
June 14, 2011 |
By Julie Mianecki
National Design Award Winners Announced
The Cooper-Hewitt's 2011 National Design Award winners are an impressive group of thinkers
May 27, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
The List: Five Secret Gardens Around the Smithsonian
It seems that the weather is finally breaking and spring temperatures might be here to stay. So, the ATM blog team has come up with a list of the five best kept secret gardens and getaways around the Smithsonian Institution. Get the jump on summer and discover some great new places to take in the b...
April 06, 2011 |
By Arcynta Ali Childs
Mourning the Loss of Actress Elizabeth Taylor
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, actress and legend of the silver screen, passed away this morning at age 79. She suffered from chronic health problems and died at Cedars Sinai Hospital from congestive heart failure, a condition she was initially diagnosed with in 2004.Born in London, Taylor began acting at ...
March 23, 2011 |
By Jesse Rhodes
For St. Patrick's Day, 7 Must-See Snakes Around the Smithsonian
Here at the ATM blog, our St. Patrick's Day celebration this year is all about snakes and serpents. For it was these slithery reptiles that St Patrick was supposed to have driven into the sea, banishing all of that nation's snakes from the land. Turns out, though, there are lots of snakes at the Sm...
March 17, 2011 |
By Arcynta Ali Childs
Cooper-Hewitt Announces a New Exhibition iPad App
Have you ever wanted to hold a 95-carat yellow diamond in your hand? There's an app for that.As a bonus to the new exhibition, "Set In Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels," the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum yesterday released an iPad app. Can't get to New York City to see the show?...
March 02, 2011 |
By Madeline Andre
See the Breathtaking Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels at Cooper-Hewitt in New York City
Some significant bling went on view today at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City. It's not just glitter either, there's some fabulous celebrity glam to behold, as well. There's a diamond encrusted platinum tiara worn by Grace Kelly, an amethyst, coral and diamond bracelet of ...
February 18, 2011 |
By Madeline Andre
Q and A with Bill Moggridge
The director of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum discusses the future of computing and design
February 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Wednesday Roundup- Test Your Knowledge: Benedict Arnold, Craig Newmark, Winning Stamps and More
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isI6wcAPhg0&feature=player_embeddedPatriot or Traitor? — In a recently opened play, "Time Trial of Benedict Arnold," the National Museum of American History explores the veracity of a widely accepted historical "fact" — that Benedict Arnold was a traitor. During t...
January 26, 2011 |
By Arcynta Ali Childs
