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Events December 11-13: The Interviewer, The Conservator and the Provocateur
This week, talk with artist Lincoln Schatz about his new video portrait, conservators for the Smithsonian, and artist Barbara Kruger
December 10, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
PHOTOS: The Zoo’s New Carousel is One Wild Ride
With 56 original pieces that show-off animals from the Zoo's collection, the ride is sure to please all ages
December 07, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Smithsonian Secretary Clough Connects the Dots on Climate Change
Clough says that the institution must pair its cutting-edge research with more effective communication of climate science to the public
December 06, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Remembering Dave Brubeck, Goodwill Ambassador
Joann Stevens remembers legendary jazz artist Dave Brubeck, who died Wednesday at age 91
December 06, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
World’s Largest Cut Aquamarine Gives the Hope Diamond a Run for its Money
A dazzlingly blue obelisk comes to the Natural History Museum after a long journey from the mines of Brazil to the stone cutting capital of Europe
December 06, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
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
Playlist: Eight Tracks to Get Your Holiday Music Groove On
A roundup of holiday classics and some new alternatives for a festive season
December 04, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
The General is in the House; Colin Powell’s Portrait Goes on View
The gallery commissioned a portrait of the first African American Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
December 04, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
UPDATE: Spidernaut Dies at Natural History Museum
After 100 days in space, the museum's new jumping spider made it only five days before dying of natural causes
December 04, 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 December 4-6: May Yohe, DC Demographics and Kenyan Water
This week, a new book on an old diva, a panel on the capital's Latino populations and a documentary about waterways in Kenya
December 03, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
VIDEO: What a Blast! Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Sets Off Explosions on the Mall
The famous artist brought his explosives to the Sackler for its 25th anniversary
November 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
If You Can Make It Here: The Rise of New York City
Saul Lilienstein discusses how the city rose from the 1929 crash and became stronger than ever, Saturday at the Ripley Center
November 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Drawing on the Edge: Six Contemporary Portraitists Challenge Convention
Six young artists leave their mark on portraiture with the National Portrait Gallery's new exhibit
November 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Spidernaut Returns Home From Space
After a 99-day at the space station, a red-backed jumping spider comes to the Natural History Museum
November 29, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
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
Danilo Pérez, Creator of Musical Guardians of Peace
The Panamanian performer catches up with Joann Stevens before his Nov. 30 concert at the Kennedy Center
November 28, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
Amy Henderson: A Portrait is a Story Unfolding
Artist Everett Raymond Kinstler's portrait of the legendary performer Christopher Plummer joins the collection as Kinstler is honored by The Players Club in New York City
November 28, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
