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After Xiangmei Gu takes off the backing, she saves the brittle fragments in her record books, which date back two decades and line the shelves in her office.

Restoring Artwork to its Former Glory

With a steady hand, Xiangmei Gu wields paintbrushes and tweezers as the Smithsonian’s only conservator of Chinese paintings

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The Rain Didn’t Keep Us Away

An innovative photo opportunity on the National Mall

Q&A: The Technique Behind Martin Schoeller’s Photography

The renowned photographer discusses his influences, subjects and why he likes “big”

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Remembering Legendary Pitcher Satchel Paige

Satchel Paige was arguably the fastest, hardest throwing pitcher of his era

A Japanese folk tale is immortalized in artwork, such as this 19th-century fan painting by Kawanabe Kyosai.

What’s Up

Frontier photography, Japanese folk tales, indigenous art and more

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