How Harlem Put Itself Back on the Map
Historian John Reddick looks at the people behind the neighborhood’s recent reemergence as a thriving destination in the public eye
The Design Future of New York as Seen by Urbanist Michael Sorkin
A theorist who can’t stop planning has big ideas for his hometown on sustainability, equity and the right to the city
Landscape Designer Margie Ruddick Brings a New Meaning to Green Design
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award winner Margie Ruddick talks about blending ecology, architecture in first-ever permanent living indoor installation
The Best of Design, Cooper-Hewitt Announces 2013 Award Winners
From a Las Vegas Denny’s with a wedding chapel to rock ‘n’ roll posters, this year’s design award winners have a good time with great design
Sequestration to Cause Closures, Secretary Clough Testifies
Gallery closings, fewer exhibitions and reduced educational offerings are some of the impacts he listed before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Insider Visitor Tips for the Holiday Weekend
Must-see exhibits, little known facts and veteran visitor wisdom for your Thanksgiving weekend at the Smithsonian
Cooper-Hewitt Director Bill Moggridge Dies at Age 69
The Smithsonian mourns the loss of one of its visionary leaders
Why TED Founder Richard Saul Wurman Thinks TED Is So Last Century
The creator of the popular speaker series spent Friday at the Smithsonian talking about the next step in his prolific design career
The Portrait Gallery and American Art Get the Google Art Project Treatment
As part of the Google Art Project, you can now virtually wander the halls of the museums and see remarkably detailed reproductions of hundreds of works
How Much the Hope Diamond is Worth and Other Questions From Our Readers
From American art, history and culture, air and space technology, Asian art and any of the sciences from astronomy to zoology, we’ll find an answer
Curators, Scientific Adventurers and Book Worms to Watch in 2012
Our top ten picks from the Smithsonian Twitterati and blogrolls
The List: Smithsonian-Inspired Halloween Costumes
For all you last-minute costume shoppers, here’s this year’s list of Smithsonian DIY ideas
Learning Urban Design From Developing Countries
A design exhibition brings innovative solutions to urban communities around the world
Vote Now for the People’s Design Award
Polls are open. The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum wants you to weigh in
U.S. Postal Service Honors American Designers
Twelve pioneering industrial designers, many of whom are represented in the Cooper-Hewitt’s collection, are featured on a new set of stamps
Playing Dress-Up With Van Cleef & Arpels
A summer intern gets a plum assignment—play on Facebook and dress-up in Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry
National Design Award Winners Announced
The Cooper-Hewitt’s 2011 National Design Award winners are an impressive group of thinkers
The List: Five Secret Gardens Around the Smithsonian
It seems that the weather is finally breaking and spring temperatures might be here to stay
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