Aug 21 August 21, 1980 “New York: The Artist’s View” opens at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Related posts: Sidedoor: Singing the Gender-Bending Blues Smithsonian is evaluating possible sites for its two newest museums ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was August 10 -14 Today in Smithsonian History: November 14, 1922 Posted: 21 August 2010 Categories: Spotlight About the Author: Alex di Giovanni Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt. View all posts byAlex di Giovanni