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ICYMI: Highlights from the week of March 7 – 11, 2022

This is a sampling of approximately 3,250 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

A Museum Show Takes Visitors on a Hunt for the Birds of Prey Populating Centuries of Artworks  
Smithsonian Magazine – March 10, 2022

Hirshhorn announces new Kusama exhibition opening date  
Axios – March 7, 2022

Kusama’s ‘One With Eternity’ Hirshhorn Exhibit Opens In April  
DCist – March 7, 2022

Benin Bronzes

Smithsonian to Return Collection of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria  
Artforum – March 10, 2022

Smithsonian African Art Museum Expected to Send Benin Bronzes Back to Nigeria  
ARTnews – March 8, 2022

Smithsonian to give back its collection of Benin bronzes  
The Washington Post – March 8, 2022

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COVID-19 and Reopening

A Smithsonian zoo and museum are set to reopen seven days a week with masks optional.  
The New York Times – March 7, 2022

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Reopens — for Now  
NBC Washington – March 11, 2022

Anacostia Community Museum Reopens Its Doors  
NBC Washington – March 9, 2022

The Smithsonian Museums Are Dropping Their Mask Mandate This Friday  
Hyperallergic – March 8, 2022

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Science and Technology

New insight into magma chambers could improve volcano models  
Science.org – March 10, 2022

Plants humans don’t need are heading for extinction, study finds  
The Guardian – March 10, 2022

Emerge From Winter Into Spring With Orchids  
Washington City Paper – March 9, 2022

What It’s Like to Deliver a Baby Panda  
Washingtonian Magazine – March 8, 2022

Got a kid with a blossoming interest in STEM? These spots will inspire a love of science.  
The Washington Post – March 10, 2022

Women in STEM exhibit hopes to inspire young girls to join the field  
CBS News – March 8, 2022

Smithsonian Celebrates Women’s History Month with 120 3D-Printed Statues of Women in STEM  
Southern Living – March 7, 2022

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Posted: 15 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.