National Gallery of Art | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/national-gallery-art/RSS feed for National Gallery of ArtenWed, 22 Apr 2026 21:03:15 +0000The National Gallery of Art Embraces New Role as Lending Library, Thanks to a Big Gift That Sends Artwork to Other Museumshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-gallery-of-art-embraces-new-role-as-lending-library-thanks-to-a-big-gift-that-sends-artwork-to-other-museums-180988597/A $116 million donation from the family foundation of longtime trustee Mitchell P. Rales will help share the museum's collection in honor of the 250th birthday of the U.S.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:03:15 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-gallery-of-art-embraces-new-role-as-lending-library-thanks-to-a-big-gift-that-sends-artwork-to-other-museums-180988597/The National Gallery of Art Holds an Artistic Mirror Up to the United States for Its Big 250th Birthdayhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-gallery-of-art-holds-an-artistic-mirror-up-to-the-united-states-for-its-big-250th-birthday-180988538/In celebration of the semiquincentennial this year, "Dear America" looks at the country's land, communities and revolutionary history through artworks dating back to the late 18th centuryTue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-gallery-of-art-holds-an-artistic-mirror-up-to-the-united-states-for-its-big-250th-birthday-180988538/Rolled Up in a Cellar for Decades, This Artemisia Gentileschi Painting Is Now Up for Auction. Why Is Mary Magdalene's Face Missing From the Portrait?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rolled-up-in-a-cellar-for-decades-this-artemisia-gentileschi-painting-is-now-up-for-auction-why-is-mary-magdalenes-face-missing-from-the-portrait-180988537/Found in Berlin, the artwork was probably damaged in the chaotic aftermath of World War II. Despite the gaping hole in the canvas, it could sell for upwards of $180,000 later this monthMon, 13 Apr 2026 17:10:03 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rolled-up-in-a-cellar-for-decades-this-artemisia-gentileschi-painting-is-now-up-for-auction-why-is-mary-magdalenes-face-missing-from-the-portrait-180988537/The National Gallery of Art Acquires 17th-Century Masterpiece by Baroque Painter Artemisia Gentileschihttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-gallery-of-art-acquired-17th-century-masterpiece-by-baroque-painter-artemisia-gentileschi-180988147/"Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy" is the gallery's first work by the Italian artist, who was one of the most influential female painters of her timeMon, 09 Feb 2026 17:59:49 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-gallery-of-art-acquired-17th-century-masterpiece-by-baroque-painter-artemisia-gentileschi-180988147/Meet the Mysterious Renaissance Muse Immortalized in the Only Leonardo da Vinci Painting in the Americashttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/meet-the-mysterious-renaissance-muse-immortalized-in-the-only-leonardo-da-vinci-painting-in-the-americas-180986558/Ginevra de' Benci was a poet famed for her beauty and intellect. But art historians know little about her beyond the writings and artworks left behind by the men who admired herWed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/meet-the-mysterious-renaissance-muse-immortalized-in-the-only-leonardo-da-vinci-painting-in-the-americas-180986558/Nineteen New and Revamped Smithsonian Shows to See in 2025—Plus One Bonus That Will Make You Go Wild for Naturehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/nineteen-new-and-revamped-smithsonian-shows-to-see-in-2025-plus-one-bonus-that-will-make-you-go-wild-for-nature-180985844/This year, the Institution’s museums are bringing to the public everything from the flair of state fairs to the artwork of Grandma MosesWed, 15 Jan 2025 20:00:10 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/nineteen-new-and-revamped-smithsonian-shows-to-see-in-2025-plus-one-bonus-that-will-make-you-go-wild-for-nature-180985844/At 200 Years Old, the London National Gallery Is Redefining What It Means to Be a 'National' Museumhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/at-200-years-old-the-london-national-gallery-is-redefining-what-it-means-to-be-a-national-museum-180984304/Despite its decidedly traditional art collection, the British cultural institution is adopting a contemporary approach to public outreach and accessibilityWed, 08 May 2024 11:15:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/at-200-years-old-the-london-national-gallery-is-redefining-what-it-means-to-be-a-national-museum-180984304/Protesters at the Met Condemn 'Unjustifiably Harsh' Charges Against Two Climate Activistshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/climate-activists-degas-sculpture-harsh-charges-180982465/Both are facing up to five years in prison for smearing paint on the glass case of a Degas sculptureFri, 30 Jun 2023 21:14:48 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/climate-activists-degas-sculpture-harsh-charges-180982465/Climate Activists Smear Paint on Degas Sculpture's Glass Casehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/climate-activists-smear-paint-edgar-degas-sculpture-case-180982078/Sitting beside "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen," the protesters urged Biden to declare a climate emergencyFri, 28 Apr 2023 20:16:07 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/climate-activists-smear-paint-edgar-degas-sculpture-case-180982078/The Strange Surrealist Magic of Dora Maarhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-surrealist-magic-of-dora-maar-180981226/More than simply Picasso's muse, the French artist won renown for her striking paintings and photographsMon, 05 Dec 2022 12:15:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-surrealist-magic-of-dora-maar-180981226/