Arts & Culture / Video
Meet Neal Cassady as Dean Moriarty
In this clip from the documentary, see how Cassady embodied the spirit of Jack Kerouac’s iconic character from On the Road
Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/The-Beer-Archaeologist.html One of the brains behind the famed Delaware brewery talks about what goes into producing one of their beers.
Alexander Nemerov looks back at the artist’s life and how earlymisfortunes shaped his interpretation of the 1940s
Tour the Kitchen of India’s Golden Temple
This sacred shrine in India feeds over 100,000 people a day regardless of race, religion and class.
Edward Curtis: Photographing the North American Indian
A close look reveals how the famed photographer altered his glass negatives, creating the popular image of Native Americans that still exists today
What Will Happen to Puerto Maldonado
A local fisherman talks about the uncertain future facing locals when the new bridge connecting Peru and Brazil is completed
From the fields to the monasteries to the markets, this rice dish is everywhere in this Asian nation Written & Narrated by Mike Ives Music by Tuxedo Special thanks to …
Thiebaud on Being a Pop Artist
The artist discusses where his work fits among the many genres of painting
Wayne Thiebaud: Beyond the Cakes
Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/Wayne-Thiebaud-is-Not-a-Pop-Artist.html He made a name for himself painting pastries and other everyday objects, but his other work—cartoons and cityscapes—showcase the scope of his talents.
The Photography of Eudora Welty
Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/specialsections/womens-history/The-Writers-Eye.html Scholars and friends of Eudora Welty discuss how her hobby influenced her later works.
J. Henry Fair on Devastating Beauty
The photographer talks about what he aims for in his shots of industrial scars on the American landscape. Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Devastation-From-Above.html.
Inside American History’s Dollhouse
Curator Larry Bird takes you inside the history of the Bradford dollhouse
Painter Arcimboldo and His Unique Style of Portraiture
Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/Arcimboldos-Feast-for-the-Eyes.html The Hapsburg Dynasty’s court painter’s unique style of portraiture, using fruits, vegetables and animals to compose his faces — has fascinated artists and the general public …
In the jungles of Cambodia, villagers travel along abandoned railway tracks on a norry, a rickety transport of spare lumber with a speedy (and loud) motor attached Video, Photographs and …
How Coffee Breaks Became a Staple of American Life
Coffee - it’s a staple of American life, and inside the vaults of the National Museum of American History, they know the secret to its wide spread success: packaging
From decorative urns and plates to chandeliers, the Corning Museum of Glass features glass blown items from today to as far back as ancient Egypt.
Smithsonian’s own jazz man, John Edward Hasse, gives a lesson on the influential music genre. Read more at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-smithsonians-ambassador-of-jazz-53620539/
Alaskan Natives See Gulf Oil Damage
A group of tribal leaders from Alaska tour the Gulf spill area and ponder what might happen to their homelands if offshore oil drilling is approved for Arctic seas
Tod Machover, an MIT professor whose classroom produced Guitar Hero and Rock Band, talks about a future in which everyone can make music
How Optimistic Are You About the Future?
In an unscientific series of interviews, we asked visitors to the Smithsonian if they were optimistic about the next 40 years
Art’s Bold New Direction with Richard Koshalek
The Director of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum predicts what the museum’s collections will hold in the next 40 years Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/specialsections/40th-anniversary/Arts-Bold-New-Direction.html
How will populations change in the United States over the next 40 years? Interview by Terence Monmaney Special Thanks to Joel Kotkin
High-Tech Construction With Low-Tech Ideas
In this time-lapse video, watch how workers built a visitor’s center in South Africa using ancient Roman techniques such as the arched ceiling, or vault
Simon Johnson on Over-the-Counter Derivatives
The MIT professor believes many of the financial products sold today will be rightly regarded as not in the best interest of consumers
Vice president of engineering and chief evangelist at Google on the connected world in 2050
Between the unusual court shape and specialized equipment, jeu de paume is a game that must be seen to be believed
Scanning the Worlds Greatest Violins
In between trips to archaeology digs around the world, scientist Bruno Frohlich uses 3-D imaging to uncover what makes a great stringed instrument. Read more at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/scanning-a-stradivarius-13807009/
Memphis’ Beale Street and Beyond
The city famous for blues and barbecue is a little “ragged around the edges” according to tour guide Tad Pierson, who drives tourists around in his pink 1955 Cadillac by …
The Art of Gaman: Arts and Crafts from the Japanese American
During World War II, Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps used scraps and found materials to create beautiful works of art.
Mustangs: Spirits of the Wild West
Photographer Melissa Farlow traveled across the American West capturing the majestic beauty of wild mustangs before they become a relic of the past Music by David Guy Baker
The Sights and Tastes of Hanoi
In Vietnam’s capital city, pho restaurants dot the streets and fill them with the aromas of the flavorful soup. Read more at http://Smithsonian.com/pho
Fans strap on their blue suede shoes and join the celebration of Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday at the National Portrait Gallery. Read more at http://Smithsonian.com
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