Thomas was a major artist who in her lifetime was unjustly denied the acclaim she merited. This show is a brave beginning.
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Edmonia Lewis, Prominent Black and Ojibwe Sculptor, Gets Her Own USPS Stamp
The stamp will debut on January 26 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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Facing COVID-Related Staff Shortages, Smithsonian Shutters Four Museums
The institution will reallocate staff to prioritize keeping its major museums in Washington, DC open during the holidays.
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Arts Faculty and Staff Positions Now Open at the George Washington University
The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design is seeking applications for full-time professors in Art History, Design, Interior Architecture, and Theatre, as well as Exhibitions staff.
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Smithsonian’s Museum of African American History and Culture Goes Digital
Launched yesterday, the Searchable Museum brings the institution’s celebrated installations to the screen.
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Visualizing Climate Change Through Abstract Painting
Diane Burko’s images of melting glaciers and dying coral reefs are not just pictorially impressive; they have strong emotional impact.
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Arts Organizations and Activists Speak Out About Land Stewardship on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today, activists painted the Andrew Jackson memorial in Washington, DC with a message: “Expect us.”
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Kerry James Marshall Will Design New Windows for National Cathedral, Replacing Confederate Motifs
The former panels, removed in 2017, featured images dedicated to Confederate Generals Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee.
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Emmett Till’s Life Honored in Smithsonian Exhibition
A sign remembering Till, defaced with bullets, will be displayed across from the Star-Spangled Banner.
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Sonya Clark Weaves the History of Black Hair Into Art
Grappling with the politics of American mythology, Clark constructs objects that are as critical as they are riveting and insightful.
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From a Galaxy Far, Far Away, a Star Wars Jet Goes to Smithsonian
Fans of the cult series will be able to view the “X-wing Starfighter” at the DC institution.
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Sign Your Name to Ensure New Latino Culture Museum Is Built on the National Mall
The public can now add their name to a letter addressed to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch urging him to enact a plan that ensures the new building gets a proper place on the Mall.