Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
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
The Top Five Most Anticipated Exhibits of 2012
Take a look at the five upcoming exhibits we're most excited about.
February 01, 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 Hirshhorn Turns Labor Into Art with “Black Box: Ali Kazma”
Turkish video artist Ali Kazma captures the actions of a man who seems to be the most efficient stamper of paper ever at the Hirshhorn's Black Box Theater.
January 10, 2012 |
By Jeff Campagna
Events January 10-12: Mission Impossible, Talking about Andy, Webby Talk
This week, experience Mission: Impossible in IMAX, rediscover the iconic work of Andy Warhol, and learn about the most innovative work happening on the Web
January 09, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Weekend Events Dec. 23-25: ArtLab+ Showcase, Portrait Story Days, and Christmas
This week, see young people's creative works, learn about Gertrude Stein, and have a merry Christmas
December 22, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Visions of Empire at the Hirshhorn
A new exhibition combines a seminal Warhol film with a pair of modern responses
December 07, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Hirshhorn Goes Red for World AIDS Day
The distinctive building is Washington, D.C.'s first structure to be illuminated red for the annual occasion
December 01, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
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. 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
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
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
After Hours: A Hit at the Hirshhorn
Catch a glimpse of the Smithsonian's unique party of modern art and live music
October 18, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Oct. 17-20: YouTube Mania, Worms From Hell, Women in Hong Kong and Bay Jazz Project
This week, come to an interactive art event, discuss life on meteorites, learn about Women in Hong Kong and take in some live jazz
October 17, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The List: Top Eleven Things to Do this Month at the Smithsonian After Work
Date night at the Smithsonian, grab your special someone and head out to these after-hours events
October 05, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
A Fresh Look at Andy Warhol
Hirshhorn curator Evelyn Hankins discusses the new Warhol show, on view through January 15, 2012
September 29, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Events Sept 26-29: Great Apes, The Peacock Room, Immigrants and Revolutionists, and Talking About Andy
This week, learn from gorillas, see a masterpiece of Asian art, play a pop quiz, and hear from an expert about Andy Warhol
September 26, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The List: Five Study Nooks in and Around the Smithsonian Museums
Calling all students, finding it hard to concentrate on your studies, we recommend five cool places to hit the books
September 14, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Flamingos Duck for Cover in the Hirshhorn’s New Black Box Installation
It may look as if gunshots are being fired at a zoo exhibit full of flamingos in the Hirshhorn's new looped video installation, "Black Box: Nira Pereg," but life isn't always what it seems
August 26, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
