The Ten Best Photography Books of 2023
Our favorite titles this year will make readers feel the power of visual storytelling
From the Governor’s Mansion to the White House and Beyond, Rosalynn Carter Was a Tireless Advocate for the Vulnerable
Smithsonian experts reflect on the life and legacy of the former first lady, who died Sunday at age 96
Beyoncé, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Other Iconic Women Take Their Place at the Smithsonian
This year, the National Portrait Gallery’s annual showcase of new acquisitions spotlights female subjects and female artists
David Hockney Show Opens in London—and Features a New Portrait of Harry Styles
“David Hockney: Drawing from Life” returns to the National Portrait Gallery after the pandemic shut it down three years ago
Meet the Steely Gaze of Environmentalism
A new show at the National Portrait Gallery focuses on the defenders of Mother Earth over the past 150 years
See Hundreds of Photographs From Elton John and David Furnish’s Private Collection
Never-before-seen images of celebrities, performers and important moments in history are going on display in London
An In-Depth Look at Latino History Among the Stars and Skies
This summer, a podcast series from the National Air and Space Museum discusses Operation Pedro Pan, Latino Futurism and “Star Wars”
A Mysterious Portrait Was Discovered Beneath a René Magritte Painting
Researchers found the image using infrared reflectography, and they think it may depict the artist’s wife, Georgette
Tony Bennett’s Passion for Art Lives On in His Paintings
Smithsonian curators reflect on the beloved crooner’s legacy as a musician and visual artist
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
Auctioneer Unearths ‘Exceptionally Rare’ Rembrandt Portraits Lost Since 1824
The two small paintings depict a husband and wife who were personally close to the Dutch master
Italian Artist Uses Tractor to Create World’s Largest Picasso Portrait
Land artist Dario Gambarin used a 270,000-square-foot field in Verona, Italy, as a canvas
Find Out If Your Ancestor Is Among These 19th-Century Silhouettes in This Newly Digitized Collection
The itinerant artist William Bache’s portraits are contaminated by arsenic, but now the National Portrait Gallery offers easy access
See How History’s Great Artists Painted Their Dogs
A new exhibition showcases portraits of pets by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and David Hockney
Claude Monet’s Older Brother Helped Shape the Impressionist Movement
A new exhibition explores the legacy of Léon Monet, who taught Claude about color and purchased his art
The Most Enigmatic Works in Art History
A new book highlights 100 artistic curiosities, from the nude “Mona Lisa” to portraits of a dog-headed saint
Explore the Founding of ‘Ms.’ Magazine and the Making of a Space Telescope Photograph in This Month’s Featured Podcasts
“AirSpace” speaks to astronomer Shauna Edson and “Portraits” drops in on activist and author Gloria Steinhem
The Frick Adds Its First Renaissance Portrait of a Woman to Permanent Collection
The stunning 16th-century painting by Giovanni Battista Moroni is now on display
Twenty-Three Smithsonian Shows to See in 2023
A rare Bible, George Clinton’s colorful wig, Disney World history and Japanese ghosts debut this year
The Ten Best Photography Books of 2022
Our favorite titles this year invite viewers to worlds outside their own
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