In Brief
The 13th secretary of the Smithsonian will leave the institution less than four years into his role, breaking his initial five-year agreement with the Smithsonian. He will go on to lead a healthcare nonprofit.
News
"Latino history is American history, and we have a responsibility to reflect the stories and experiences of Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. today," said the Smithsonian Latino Center's director.
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As the museum approaches its 50th anniversary on October 7, the Smithsonian gallery announced it saw two million visitors this fiscal year.
Interview
A new study evaluates Latino representation across the institution. One of the authors, Chon Noriega, discusses the results and why they are indicative of a widespread problem in the art world.
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The 14th annual Museum Day, sponsored by the Smithsonian, will celebrate “Women Making History” in 2018.
Art
Ikat patterns have become enormously popular in both fashion and interior design. But most consumers seem to be ignorant of the textile’s cultural origins.
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The Smithsonian is the first museum complex to integrate the interactive androids.
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The Smithsonian recently launched the American Women's History Initiative — but a House bill goes further, proposing the creation of a national museum devoted to women's history.
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This month, the museum is piloting a "Walk-Up Wednesdays" program for first-come, first-served entry once a week.
In Brief
Bjarke Ingels Group's revised proposal preserves the Haupt Garden, one of DC's favorite garden spaces.
News
Many cultural institutions may be forced to close or scale back their operations if the government shutdown continues beyond Monday.
Art
These nine museums are using online video series to take viewers behind the scenes of their collections.