Mar
21

ICYMI: Highlights from the week of March 14 – 18, 2022

This is a sampling of approximately 3,140 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

There’s more to cherry blossoms than trees. Check out these artful alternatives.  
The Washington Post – March 18, 2022

“Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe” Opens at the National Museum of the American Indian  
Hyperallergic – March 11, 2022


Benin Bronzes

Opinion | Blood art has no place in Western museums  
The Washington Post – March 14, 2022

The Smithsonian’s Planned Return of the Benin Bronzes Comes After Years of Relationship Building  
Smithsonian Magazine – March 11, 2022


COVID-19 and Reopening

Listen: How does the Smithsonian decide its COVID-19 policies?
WAMU – March 16, 2022

Listen: How does the Smithsonian decide its COVID-19 policies?
WAMU – March 16, 2022


History, Culture and Education

Ukraine’s cultural sites under threat from Russia’s invasion  
CANVAS Arts – March 17, 2022

What became of Trayvon Martin’s hoodie?  
The Washington Post – March 17, 2022

How Black Men Changed the World  
Smithsonian Magazine – March 14, 2022

Everyday Things Created by Black Inventors  
Voice of America – March 13, 2022


Giant Pandas

A Chinese cigarette tin launched D.C.’s 50-year love affair with pandas  
The Washington Post – March 17, 2022

Smithsonian zoo celebrates 50 years of its giant panda program  
TODAY Show – March 16, 2022


Science and Technology

Palm-sized Joro spiders may be spotted in the DMV soon. What’s your biggest worry?  
WJLA-TV – March 16, 2022

3D Printed Statue Of Tennessee Scientist On Display In Dc  
Associated Press – March 15, 2022

A new porcupette is among us, quills and all, the National Zoo says  
The Washington Post – March 12, 2022


New Museums

Where Will The Smithsonian Put Its Two New Museums?  
DCist – March 16, 2022

Smithsonian narrows site search for two new museums  
Washington Business Journal – March 14, 2022


Various Subjects

Bezos fuels Air and Space Museum overhaul  
Axios – March 15, 2022

Smithsonian gears up to start work on Air and Space Museum’s Bezos Learning Center  
Washington Business Journal – March 14, 2022



Posted: 21 March 2022
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.