Apr
12

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 5 – 9, 2021

This is a sampling of approximately 1,950 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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175th Anniversary

Smithsonian Institution Marks 175th Anniversary
Voice of America – April 3, 2021

Art and Design

‘It can’t just be a coincidence’: How Biden is using artwork to underscore his message to America
USA Today – April 9, 2021

Detroiter will focus on innovation, inclusion as new curator of National Portrait Gallery
Detroit Free Press – April 8, 2021

The Thorny Politics of Presidential Portraiture
Smithsonian Magazine – April 5, 2021

Oklahoman Harvey Pratt designs National Native American Veterans Memorial
The Oklahoman – April 5, 2021

Redesign of the Hirschhorn’s Sculpture Garden Could Boost Visitors by 300%
MarketWatch – April 2, 2021

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History, Culture, and Education

Men of Change: Taking It To The Streets Is an Important Dialogue With Its Community
Washington City Paper – April 7, 2021

Could New York’s African Burial Ground National Monument become a full museum?
The Architect’s Newspaper – April 5, 2021

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Science and Technology

The National Zoo’s Panda Cub Is Learning to Climb Trees and Roll Down Hills: ‘It’s Pretty Cute’
People.com – April 8, 2021

The Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Birthed Today’s Rainforests
Wired – April 4, 2021

Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs probably helped create our rainforests
The Washington Post – April 2, 2021

Secretary Bunch

What does community mean in the 21st century?
Moment Magazine – April 8, 2021

Various Subjects

What can I do in the D.C. area right now? Festivals, museums and restaurants are coming back.
The Washington Post – April 8, 2021

D.C. To Ease COVID-19 Restrictions At Entertainment Venues, Swimming Pools, Museums Starting May 1
DCist – April 6, 2021

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Posted: 12 April 2021
About the Author:

Madeleine “Maddie” Weyand-Geise recently joined OPA as the public affairs assistant, though she’s yet to step foot into the Castle as an employee. After starting work mid-pandemic, Maddie can’t wait for coworkers other than her aloe plant. Maddie comes to OPA with a background working in communications for local arts organizations and higher education. With degrees in art history and public relations, Maddie sees the Smithsonian as the perfect workplace to combine her passions for art, public access and education.