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ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Jan. 3 – 6, 2023

This is a sampling of approximately 2,150 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

The National Museum of the American Indian Presents Fresh Focus on Native American Photography  
Hyperallergic – January 5, 2023

The future is female: US exhibitions bring women to the forefront in 2023  
The Guardian – January 5, 2023

Aaron Levine, Leading Conceptual Art Collector With Deep Duchamp Holdings, Dies at 88  
ARTnews – January 3, 2023

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History, Culture, and Education

Why ‘Sí, Se Puede’ Was the Winning Motto for the United Farm Workers  
Smithsonian Magazine – January 5, 2023

Science and Technology

VIDEO: Smithsonian Zoo’s Andean mama bear carries six-week-old cub out of den
WJLA-TV – January 6, 2023

Scientists find new clues to mystery of Nevada fossil-rich graveyard  
The Washington Post – December 30, 2022

Panda cub at National Zoo begins process of getting his own place  
Washington Post – December 30, 2022

Smithsonian Castle

Smithsonian Castle to close for renovations  
The Washington Post – January 5, 2023

The Castle is Closing for Major Renovations  
Washington City Paper – January 5, 2023

The Smithsonian Castle Will Close For Five-Year Renovation Starting Next Month  
DCist – January 5, 2023

Various Subjects

Why Did the American Colonies Keep Their British Names After the Revolution?  
Smithsonian Magazine – January 4, 2023

10 projects that will transform DC in 2023 and beyond  
WTOP-FM – December 30, 2022

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Posted: 9 January 2023
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.