~at-the-smithsonian- | Bookmarks (34)
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From Candy to Lightbulbs, Felix Gonzalez-Torres Showed Life and Loss Through Everyday Objects
A new exhibition co-presented by the National Portrait Gallery and the Archives of American Art explores...
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Could Anyone Bring an Extinct Animal Back to Life? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
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How an Indigenous Weaver’s Mastery of Color Infuses Her Tapestries With a Life Force
The work of Diné artist DY Begay, now on view at the National Museum of the...
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These 17 Pictures Tell the Stories of Black Athletes in America
A new book from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture shows the...
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See 11 of the Best Wildlife Photographs From Years Past
A new book reveals striking images from six decades of the beloved Wildlife Photographer of the...
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See the Tools and Gadgets From Julia Child’s Kitchen That Reveal How the Beloved Chef Cooked
From the microwave to the food processor, the book author and television personality tried many appliances...
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What the Long History of Mail-In Voting in the U.S. Reveals About the Election Process
A recent exhibition shows how soldiers sent in votes during the Civil War and World War...
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Ants Farmed Fungi in the Wake of Dinosaurs’ Demise 66 Million Years Ago
A new study from Smithsonian scientists analyzes ant and fungus species, and uncovers the origins of...
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The Colorful World of These Brazilian Identical Twins Bridges Dreams and Reality
The artists known as OSGEMEOS showcase the largest exhibition of their work in the United States...