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Smithsonian Institution

A portrait photograph shows a woman with shoulder-length wavy light-brown hair wearing a loose black top and dark trousers, leaning against a white wall with one hand in her pocket.

How an Idea Becomes an Institution or Exhibition That Outlives Its Moment

"It has to stand the test of time while remaining flexible enough to evolve as technology, research and audiences change. But if you do your job well, millions of people will experience what you've created," Museum Studio's Delphine de Canecaude tells Observer.
By Christa Terry
A wooden hand holding a large gold coin meant to represent Bitcoin

A Collector’s Guide to Non-Cash Museum Donations

Crypto philanthropy is emerging as a meaningful funding stream, particularly among younger and wealthier donor demographics.
By Daniel Grant

Collective Memory Takes Center Stage at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art Gala

Honorees Alex Katz, Adam D. Weinberg and Bank of America were recognized for their profound contributions to art, scholarship and preservation.
By Christa Terry
A painting of a woman in black by Rembrandt

From Storage to Spotlight: How D.C.’s National Gallery Is Redefining Access to Art

By Daniel Grant
TOPSHOT-US-POLITICS-TRUMP-CULTURE

Trump’s First 100 Days: The Remaking of America’s Cultural, Artistic and Academic Landscape

By Elisa Carollo
Image of a organic red-steel sculpture standing in a middle of a square surrounded by people and sky scrapers.

The Fate of More Than 26,000 Artworks Is in Limbo After Cuts to the GSA’s Fine Arts and Preservation Units

By Elisa Carollo
Up-close photo of Jeff Bezos in dark blue shirt

Jeff Bezos’ Latest Donation to the Smithsonian Is a $12m Grant

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Classical style building with tall stone columns

The First Bank of the U.S. Will Become a Museum of the American Economy

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
BALTIMORE, MD- NOVEMBER 12: "12 Portraits of Remington Residents", 2012, by Gaia is seen in the Contemporary Wing of the Baltimore Museum of Art on Monday November 12, 2012 in Baltimore, MD. The wing includes works by Andy Warhol among other artists. (

With Admission Fees, the Question Is: What Should a Museum Be?

By Daniel Grant
Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Is the Guillermo Del Toro Art Show Pandering? Ancient Dolphin Species Found… & More

By Guelda Voien
Shia LaBeouf, Nastja Rönkkö and Luke Turner.

Where in the World Is Shia LaBeouf? Smithsonian Heads to London

By Alanna Martinez
At the new Cooper-Hewitt. (Photo: Local Projects)

The Cooper-Hewitt’s Connected Pen Brings Visitors Back, Online

By Brady Dale
Gerhard Richter

Gerhard Richter: My Prices Are Too High, Are Degas Sculptures at AIC Fakes? and More

By Guelda Voien
Bill Cosby

Disney World Removes Cosby Statue; Smithsonian Keeps Actor’s Art Collection On View

By Guelda Voien
An ariel view of the Olympic Stadium on Day 7 of the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell-Pool/Getty Images)

Smithsonian Plans to Open First UK Venue in London’s Olympic Park

By Alanna Martinez

Rutgers professor Clement Price remembered for uniting Newark beyond politics

By Mark Bonamo

Art World Interconnectedness at the Smithsonian

By Rozalia Jovanovic
Packing list, Adolf Konrad, December 16, 1963.

So Much To Do… Write it Down! Listmakers Hit the Morgan Library

By W.M. Akers

Smithsonian Jumps for Van Halen Guitar! What’s Next for America’s Attic?

By Daniel D'Addario

MoMA Acquires and Promptly Displays David Wojnarowicz’s Controversial A Fire in My Belly

By Julia Halperin

Smithsonian Tells True Story With Showtime

By Gillian Reagan

Senior Editor Leaves Smithsonian's Book Division For Seed Magazine

By Leon Neyfakh

Check Out This Drama: Class Warfare in Lane 2

By Ralph Gardner Jr.
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