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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
November 1861: Flare Ups in the Chain of Command
As Union generals came and left, personalities clashed and Southern farmers set fire to their fields
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
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
Susan Ford Bales: A Peek Inside the White House
A former White House resident dishes on what it was like to live in the White House as a teenager
October 18, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
A Visual Biography of Gertrude Stein at the Portrait Gallery
A new show at the National Portrait Gallery is a biography told in paintings, sculpture, photography and artifacts about the lives of Gertrude Stein and her partner Alice B. Toklas
October 17, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
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
To Save and Project: Screening Restored Movies
A film festival at MoMA highlights those titles, either beloved and well-known or obscure yet fascinating, that may never reach the home market
October 14, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Frans Hals and the Divided Self
The Metropolitan's recent Frans Hals exhibition and other works by the Old Master showcase his surprisingly modern psychological insight
October 14, 2011 |
By Henry Adams
Welcome to ARTiculations
A new Smithsonian.com blog sheds light on what's happening in the world of art, artists, art museums and art history
October 14, 2011 |
By Henry Adams
When Gertrude Stein Toured America
A 1934 barnstorming visit to her native country transformed Stein from a noteworthy but rarely glimpsed author into a national celebrity
October 14, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
