Jan
18
Social Justice curator Monica Montgomery has big dreams
Montgomery spoke with the Torch about creating a more inclusive museum experience. Continue reading Social Justice curator Monica Montgomery has big dreams
Jan
13
A year outside the museum walls
Melanie Adams, director of the Anacostia Community Museum, reflects on the challenges of bringing the museum outside when COVID prevents visitors from coming inside. Continue reading A year outside the museum walls
Dec
20
The FUTURES are bright
“All that you touch You Change. All that You Change Changes you. The only lasting truth Is Change.” Continue reading The FUTURES are bright
Nov
22
What excites me about the new FUTURES exhibition
One of Smithsonian’s most storied buildings is reopening with an eye toward humanity’s great potential. Continue reading What excites me about the new FUTURES exhibition
Nov
19
The past, present and FUTURES collide
The long-anticipated FUTURES opens Saturday, November 20, at the Arts and Industries Building Continue reading The past, present and FUTURES collide
Nov
18
The past, present and FUTURES Collide
The long-anticipated FUTURES opens Saturday, November 20, at the Arts and Industries Building. Continue reading The past, present and FUTURES Collide
Oct
22
Contemporary Glass Art Exhibition Brings Fresh Global Perspectives to the Renwick Gallery
New Glass Now showcases artists challenging the status quo, offering new perspectives, and experimenting with what the medium of glass can do! Continue reading Contemporary Glass Art Exhibition Brings Fresh Global Perspectives to the Renwick Gallery
Sep
23
The Big Five at the Udvar-Hazy Center
Last month, OVS hosted a virtual tour of the Udvar-Hazy Center’s most popular aircraft exhibition. If you missed it then, don’t worry! The Internet is always ready to give you a second chance. Continue reading The Big Five at the Udvar-Hazy Center
Sep
20
Jake’s Take
Torch writer Amy Rogers Nazarov and her 14-year-old son, Jake, recently paid their first post-COVID visit to the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. In a series of photos, Amy captured Jake’s reaction to what they saw. This “Jake’s-eye view” demonstrates that art is not always easy, but the complete story of who we are cannot be told without it. Continue reading Jake’s Take
Sep
08
September 11: Stories of a Changed World
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Two decades later, this day in American history and the days that followed live on in our collective memory, impacting our national conversation and the lives of people across the globe. Continue reading September 11: Stories of a Changed World
