Dec
18

Star Wars: The Force is strong with this museum

Star Wars: The Force is strong with this museum

Since its debut in 1977, “Star Wars” has become a hugely popular cultural force. The Star Wars saga continues today with the release of  the much anticipated  “Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” proof of the strong and lasting impact of this sci-fi epic. Museum specialist Drew Robarge shares some of his favorite Star Wars-related items from the collections of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Continue reading Star Wars: The Force is strong with this museum

Dec
01

Eye Wonder: Ten Years of Blogging at the American Art Museum

Eye Wonder: Ten Years of Blogging at the American Art Museum

Ten years ago, the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum launched Eye Level, the first museum blog at the Smithsonian. Jeff Gates, the blog’s managing editor and lead producer of new media initiatives at American Art, sat down with Eye Level for an eye-opening look at the genesis of the blog and its evolution as a way to tell stories and show the museum from the inside out. Continue reading Eye Wonder: Ten Years of Blogging at the American Art Museum

Oct
23

Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty

Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty

Irving Penn (1917 – 2009), known for his iconic fashion, portrait and still life images, ranks as one of the foremost photographers of the 20th century. “Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty” is the first museum retrospective of Penn’s photographs in more than 20 years. Continue reading Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty

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