How Fallingwater Gave Frank Lloyd Wright a Second Wind
The architectural wonder re-established the designer as a titan of his generation and shifted the public’s view of Modernism from a foreign movement to a part of the American character
Back in the 19th Century, Your Election Ballot Could Double as a Work of Art
During and after the Civil War, inventive illustrations allowed Democrats and Republicans to turn American ballots into powerful propaganda
The Stratocaster Became Rock Music’s Most Iconic Guitar 70 Years Ago
The plucky design behind the legendary instrument that forever changed the look of rock ‘n’ roll
How the Hirshhorn Museum Went From Iconoclast to Icon
Celebrating 50 years of the modernist masterpiece that shocked critics—and helped turn Washington into an arts capital
How Tyrus Wong Spent 106 Years Making the World More Beautiful
The Chinese American artist left a breathtaking legacy that ranged from fine art to Disney movies to Christmas cards
How a Questionably Fashionable Shirt Bowled America Over
The gaudy top went from practical necessity to vintage treasure
When Hollywood Needs a Historically Accurate Outfit That Looks Just Right, It Turns to Rabbit Goody
How do filmmakers get period clothing to look the part? Inside the textile workshop where the past comes to life
These Women Were the Real Geniuses Behind the Iconic Tiffany Lamps
A chic light fixture reveals how female designers remade the Tiffany brand—and went largely uncredited for nearly a century
The Teddy Bear Was Once Seen as a Dangerous Influence on Young Children
Inspired by a moment of empathy from President Theodore Roosevelt, the huggable toy had a rocky start before it became the stuff of legend
The Architectural History of the JFK Assassination Site
How November 22, 1963, changed Dallas’ Dealey Plaza forever
Was Ancient Egypt’s Most Lasting Influence in the Field of Fashion?
An exhibition in Cleveland showcases millennia-old designs and the more modern creations they inspired
The Worldwide History of Tattoos
Ancient ink exhibited religious faith, relieved pain, protected wearers and indicated class
The Sphere Is Here. Are We Ready for More High-Tech Architecture?
The new Las Vegas performance venue challenges musicians and visual artists to produce content for its demanding format
Little Luxuries Made With Captured Pollution Hint at Big Frontiers in Climate Science
Entrepreneurs are using jewelry, fragrances and clothing to demonstrate what’s possible with repurposed carbon—and environmentalists have questions
Where Did the QWERTY Keyboard Come From?
From laptops to iPhones, the first successful typewriter’s keyboard layout lives on
The Architectural Genius of the Geodesic Dome and the Challenge of Putting It All Back Together
A new exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History puts the engineering innovation back on display after decades in storage
The Deep Cultural Significance of the Art of Felt
A river of fabric? Janice Arnold’s installations, inspired by the people of Central Asia, go to great lengths to evoke wonder
This Hawaiian Artist Weaves Contemporary Style With Ancient Tradition
Fiber artist Marques Hanalei Marzan carries on the artistic customs of his ancestors
The Genius Behind Bisa Butler’s Vibrant Quilts
The renowned artist’s exuberant portraits celebrate Black history and take the form to a new level
Meet the Artists Reinventing American Fiber Art
These innovative creators are quilting, weaving and felting dramatic pieces that bring American fiber arts to unexplored heights
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