A new exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum explores the kaleidoscope of figures who shaped color theory
Chicago has always been a hotbed of musical talent
Smithsonian curators reflect on the legacy of the iconic artist, following his death at age 89
A new show, featuring the paper cutouts, reveals unheralded early Americans, as well as contemporary artists working with this old art form
A decades-long quest for one of the most intriguing artworks looted by the Nazis leads to the courtyard of a posh hotel in the German countryside
A century after his birth, an overlooked figure in the Black Renaissance is on the rise again
At the Smithsonian’s African Art Museum, international influences commingle to create a farrago of artisanal splendors
Lacks's cells gave rise to medical miracles, but ethical questions of propriety and ownership continue to swirl
A museum in Seattle shows the incredible power of subverting the traditional course of representation
A portrait of salsa music's all-time top-selling artist is on display on the museum's "Recognize" wall
Marvel comes to D.C. to delve into Avengers spoilers and make a Smithsonian donation
In his time he was a world-famous cartoonist, but today he’s best known for these wacky inventions
A new generation of artists is merging innovation with tradition to tell the important stories of our time
More than 100 artists in the 36th annual Smithsonian Craft Show capture Asia's influence on American design
Photographs from the portfolio, “A box of ten,” reveal some of the photographer's secrets
The Hirshhorn Museum's public art project 'Brand New SW' reflects a resurgence of retro aesthetics in contemporary art
A new book reveals the work of David Gahr, who documented the music legend as he rose to worldwide fame
Coming soon to the National Portrait Gallery, an old art form gets reinvented
The wave of brilliant red flowers marks the end of a centennial of commemorations of the Great War
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