Jan
06
The “Mad Potter of Biloxi” gets a new home
Rebuilding a cultural and artistic legacy five years after Hurricane Katrina. Continue reading The “Mad Potter of Biloxi” gets a new home
Jan
06
Portrait Gallery declines to remove Bronson work from “Hide/Seek” exhibition
Artist AA Bronson recently asked that his work be removed from the National Portrait Gallery exhibition in protest. (Caution: the image after the jump may be disturbing to some.) Continue reading Portrait Gallery declines to remove Bronson work from “Hide/Seek” exhibition
Jan
05
SI scientist sheds light on Martian moons
Many moons ago, Mars may have endured a colossal cosmic collision. Continue reading SI scientist sheds light on Martian moons
Jan
05
The challenge of change
Sixth annual Young Native Writers Essay Contest encourages American Indian high-school students to use the power of words to inspire change. Continue reading The challenge of change
Dec
28
Put your stamp on a new exhibition
Exercise your constitutional right to vote and help choose the stamp best suited to represent the United States. Continue reading Put your stamp on a new exhibition
Dec
22
A new year, a new look
Check out the newly reorganized and refreshed Smithsonian website. Continue reading A new year, a new look
Dec
22
That’s a lot of little lions
The seven lion cubs born recently at the National Zoo have been named and introduced to their adoring public. Get a behind-the-scenes peek with Great Cats Curator Craig Saffoe. Continue reading That’s a lot of little lions
Dec
17
A message from the Secretary
Secretary Clough reflects on the successes of 2010 and the challenges that await in 2011. Continue reading A message from the Secretary
Dec
17
A star is born
In fiction, film and real life, Aslan the lion proves to be an inspiration. Continue reading A star is born
Dec
10
New book explores a changing media landscape
“Designing Media” features in-depth interviews with 37 significant contributors to new and traditional media, ranging from the publisher of the New York Times to the founder of Twitter. Continue reading New book explores a changing media landscape
