This bonus episode of Sidedoor takes us back in time – to trace how the concept of progress has evolved, and who current Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III would put in his “portrait of progress.” Continue reading Happy Birthday to Us!
For the first time this summer, skateboarding is an Olympic sport. Not everyone is happy about that. Continue reading Olympic Bonus: Shredding skateboarding’s glass ceiling. (Ouch. That’s gotta hurt)
Brood X may be gone for now, but their love song lingers on—in the buzzing tinnitis we’ve developed in our right ear. Continue reading Sidedoor: Ode to Cicadas
Diosa Costello proves there is no such thing as too fabulous. Continue reading Sidedoor: The Goddess of Broadway
Talented, popular, successful—what’s not to love about LeRoy Neiman? Plenty, according to art critics. Continue reading Sidedoor: The Artist Critics Love to Hate
Dip into a goodie bag of an episode with bite-sized stories on everything except the kitchen sink. Continue reading Sidedoor: The Best of the Rest III
We may not think about it but we are all art collectors who carry our heritage in our pockets every day. Continue reading Sidedoor: On the Money
In this episode of Sidedoor, find out what happens to an unglamorous river herring when someone gives a dam. Continue reading Sidedoor: Holding out for a herring
Each year, hundreds of rowdy birds descend on the National Zoo like a bunch of college students on spring break. Then, just as suddenly, they disappear. No one knew where they all went, but we’re pretty sure it wasn’t back to school. Continue reading Sidedoor: Hot Bird Summer
No, we’re not talking about a new reality game show, we’re talking about the most well-known and influential chef you’ve never heard of. Continue reading Sidedoor: America’s Unknown Celebrity Chef
The Smithsonian's policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence Continue reading The Smithsonian’s policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence
Secretary Bunch explores how we must engage young people if the Smithsonian is to “have tomorrow, bright before us, like a flame.” Continue reading The Kids Are Alright
Kim Sajet, director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery since 2013, tendered her resignation June 16. Kevin Gover, Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, will serve as interim director of the museum until a replacement is found. Continue reading Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery
