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3D Scans of Sculptures by Edmonia Lewis Reveal New Information About the Artist's Studio Practice

How technology brings to life important and little-understood aspects of the renowned sculptor's working methods.

Three Nail Art Projects

Talking With Our Hands: Nail Art Inspiration at the Smithsonian

Finding ourselves in art, objects, and stories.

A small black and white tv monitor displays a fuzzy image on the screen. On top of it sits a box with nobs.

See You Later, Wobbulator

Exploring Nam June Paik's innovative use of technology to transform video art.

Visitors look at a timeline of William H. Johnson's life

Who Are Today’s Fighters for Freedom?

SAAM's educators invite students and visitors to reflect on William H. Johnson's portraits and make connections to our world today.

Large-scale installation, "The Throne of the Third Heaven," made of many silver and gold component parts.

Caring for an American Art Treasure

A peek into the world of conservation and the meticulous care of James Hampton’s "The Throne of the Third Heaven."

Carved wooden figure of San Miguel en Lucha con el Demonio

Conservation of Wooden Figures from the Vidal Collection

SAAM conservators reveal layers of history behind Puerto Rican carved Santos

An illustrated portrait of the artist Augusta Savage in black and white

Drawn to Augusta Savage

Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work

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Discovering William H. Johnson’s Hidden Stories

SAAM educator Phoebe Hillemann reflects on creating resources to spark curiosity for learners of all ages who view William H. Johnson’s "Fighters for Freedom" series

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Using 3D Imaging To Preserve Chicana Artist Judy Baca’s Mural "Uprising of the Mujeres"

A behind-the-scenes look at how 3D imaging helps a mural conservator preserve Judy Baca's "Uprising of the Mujeres"

Judy Baca On Her Mural "Uprising of the Mujeres"

SAAM talks with the artist about her inspirations and the process of creating a portable mural

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Comic Series Presents Ten (More) Stories About Visionaries and Rule Breakers

"Drawn to Art," SAAM's comic series, returns with new digital tales of inspiring women artists

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Artists at the Center: Celebrating Black History Month

Hear Black artists speak about their life and work in a selection of videos

SAAM's Senior Curator Eleanor Jones Harvey and Dean Howarth take a closer look at mastodon bones in the exhibition Alexander von Humboldt and the United States: Art, Nature, and Culture. Charles Willson Peale's painting in the background shows similar bones. Photo by Carol Wilson

Capturing Humboldt in the 21st Century Using an 18th-Century Tool

Discover how one teacher is inspired by the world of Alexander von Humboldt

Volunteer Helen Dickerson (L) and staff member Colleen Brown (R) connected with students for virtual lessons from 2004-2011; Photo by SAAM staff.

Across the Nation and Around the Globe: Learning with American Art

Hear from SAAM’s education team about leading during the pandemic as teachers transitioned to online teaching.

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New Comic Series Presents Ten Visionaries and Rule Breakers in SAAM’s Collection

SAAM Debuts <em>Drawn to Art: Ten Tales of Inspiring Women Artists</em>

Paul Manship, Four Angels (sketch for Altar Triptych, American Military Cemetery, Anzio, Italy), ca. 1955, pen and ink and pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.147

Discoveries from the Collection: Honoring Service and Sacrifice in American Art

Discover how a partnership between SAAM and the American Battle Monuments Commission revealed an unexpected connection between Paul Manship sketches and a U.S. military cemetery located outside of Rome.

Alma Thomas, Autumn Leaves Fluttering in the Breeze, 1973, acrylic on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of the artist, 1980.36.9

Five Women Changemakers in American Art

Celebrating Women’s History Month by illuminating the stories of women who challenged both what art could be and who could be an artist

Lauren Fensterstock, The totality of time lusters the dusk, 2020, glass, Swarovski crystal, quartz, obsidian, onyx, hematite, paper, Plexiglas, wood, cement, lath, and mixed media, dimensions variable, (Courtesy Claire Oliver Gallery. Photo by Ron Blunt)

Lauren Fensterstock in Focus: Finding Inspiration in the End of the World

New artwork explores how weather and celestial activity have been used as metaphor

“I’ll take Alexander von Humboldt for $500, Alex.”

Jeopardy! Champion Ken Jennings on Lessons Learned from Alexander von Humboldt

“I’ll take Alexander von Humboldt for $500, Alex.”

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Mysteries of the First Mastodon

Conservator Ariel O'Connor unearths the mysteries behind Charles Willson Peale’s mastodon.

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