Madeleine Albright on Her Life in Pins
In 2010, the former secretary of state reflected on her famous collection of brooches and pins
How Black Men Changed the World
A Smithsonian traveling exhibition powerfully dismantles corrosive myths with triumphant portraits and the stories of African American men
The Smithsonian’s Plan to Return the Benin Bronzes Comes After Years of Relationship Building
The ground-breaking move heralds a new path for interactions between African and Western institutions
A Museum Show Takes Visitors on a Hunt for the Birds of Prey Populating Centuries of Artworks
From an ancient Egyptian plaque to a Ming dynasty scroll, explore the central role that falcons and hawks play across cultures and millennia
Artist Preston Singletary Sheds New Light on the Tlingit Raven Tale
Stunning glassworks and custom soundscapes create an immersive reimagining of an ancient oral tradition
For 50 Years, Dogsled Teams Have Been Testing Their Mettle at the Iditarod
Three men who have lived and breathed the Alaskan race for much of its history recall how much has changed—and what has stayed the same
Before the Riddler, Batman’s Archenemy Was Hitler
A Smithsonian collection of vintage Golden Age comic books tells a story of WWII propaganda, patriotism and support of the war effort
Photographer Iké Udé Is Retelling Africa’s Narrative With the Power of Portraiture
A new show celebrates the stars of Nigeria’s Nollywood, the country’s vibrant $3 billion film industry
A New Appreciation for Artist Joan Mitchell
The painter was also a formidable presence on the ice
When Cleopatra Died Again
The artwork by Edmonia Lewis, the first African American sculptor in the classical mode, epitomizes her immense talent
Was Georgia O’Keeffe’s Genius Appreciated Outside of America? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts.
Women Warriors Ran the Ancient World in Artist Toyin Ojih Odutola’s Imagined Past
The Hirshhorn’s show, “A Countervailing Theory,” posits a society where gender roles are reversed
The Most Anticipated Museum Openings of 2022
Scheduled to open this year are new institutions dedicated to African American history, electronic music and Nordic art
American Artist Bob Thompson Riffed on the Old Masters of Europe
A new view of an original genius who died before he could realize his full potential
What Did Graffiti Look Like Before Spray Paint and More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts.
Sixteen Innovators to Watch in 2022
These trailblazers are dreaming up a future with cell-cultured breastmilk, energy-saving windows and more
Getting a Taste of Wayne Thiebaud
An exhibit in California examines the full, delicious spread of the American artist’s work
The Creepy, Crawling History of Insect Art
Through history and across cultures, bugs have inspired artists and challenged viewers to shift their perspective
Six Art Galleries in Unexpected Places
Around the world, factories, distilleries and bunkers have second lives as art venues
The Ten Best Photography Books of 2021
In year two of the pandemic, our favorite titles invite us into worlds outside our own
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