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ICYMI: Highlights from the week of May 9 – 13, 2022

This is a sampling of approximately 3,700 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

A portrait competition that stretches the definition of a likeness  
The Washington Post – May 12, 2022

Women Leaders: Stephanie Stebich, Director, Smithsonian American Art Museum  
The Georgetowner – May 9, 2022

Wyo wood artist to be featured in Smithsonian  
Wyoming Tribune Eagle – May 7, 2022

Black Hole

< The 1st image of the supermassive black hole at our galactic center  
NPR – May 12, 2022

The First Picture of the Black Hole at the Milky Way’s Heart Has Been Revealed  
Scientific American – May 12, 2022

Black hole at the centre of our Galaxy imaged for the first time  
Nature – May 12, 2022

Black hole at center of Milky Way pictured for first time  
NBC News – May 12, 2022

Supermassive black hole seen at the center of our galaxy  
The Washington Post – May 12, 2022

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History, Culture, and Education

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month  
WJLA-TV – May 13, 2022

U.S. museums are trying to return hundreds of looted Benin treasures  
The Washington Post – May 12, 2022

The American Latino museum should get a place on the National Mall  
The Washington Post – May 11, 2022

Smithsonian, with first exhibition, previews planned National Latino museum  
NBC News – May 11, 2022

‘Not Everyone is On Board With Us:’ Experts On Protecting Cultural Heritage Amid Ukraine War And Climate Change  
ARTnews – May 10, 2022

San Francisco Chinatown anti-racism banner headed to Smithsonian  
CBS News – May 10, 2022

A conversation about collective memory and shared narrative with Kevin Young  
PBS Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan – May 10, 2022

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Posted: 16 May 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.