ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 12 – 19, 2021
This is a sampling of approximately 1,930 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.
Art and Design
Iconic images of Selena by Texas photographer are now in the Smithsonian collection
San Antonio Express-News – April 16, 2021
Yoko Ono’s ‘Wish Tree’ at the Hirshhorn is branching out. This year, your wishes can be virtual.
The Washington Post – April 15, 2021
Hiroshi Sugimoto, Ugo Rondinone, and Other Artists Have Hand-Written Hopes for Yoko Ono’s ‘Wish Tree’—See Their Messages Here
artnet News – April 14, 2021
How an Art Exhibition in Breonna Taylor’s Hometown Honors Her Life and Impact
Smithsonian Magazine – April 14, 2021
Benin Bronzes Aren’t Safer in the West Than They Would Be in Nigeria, Academics Say
ARTnews – April 12, 2021
Detroiter to focus on inclusion as curator of Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Click On Detroit – April 11, 2021
History, Culture, and Education
What the Museum of 2020 May Look Like
Curbed – April 16, 2021
During Ramadan, Black history museum features prayer rugs, other Muslim artifacts
Religion News Service – April 14, 2021
Lummi Nation carvers and allies to embark on national tour to D.C., give totem pole to President Biden
The Seattle Times – April 12, 2021
Got your COVID-19 vaccine card? These archivists know how to keep it safe
USA Today – April 9, 2021
Science and Technology
The Women in the Room: Science & Tech
Bloomberg Tv – April 12, 2021
The Sand Octopus Was Hiding in Plain Sight
The Atlantic – April 10, 2021
Secretary Bunch
Honoring the people keeping history alive
ABC – April 16, 2021
Various Subjects
For the Sackler family, a dynasty built on medicine, marketing and pain
The Washington Post – April 8, 2021
Posted: 21 April 2021
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