Haiti’s vibrant artistic heritage has thrived despite oppression and poverty. Can it survive the damage from last year’s earthquakes? Continue reading On the road in Haiti: The Secretary’s travel journal
A Smithsonian affiliate offers an update on ongoing efforts to help the Haitian people recover from the devastating earthquake that occurred in January. Continue reading Haiti update
The Smithsonian is leading an effort to help Haiti preserve its artistic heritage in the wake of January’s devastating earthquake. Secretary Clough reports on the grave challenges facing this desperately poor but indomitable country. Continue reading On the road in Haiti: The Secretary’s travel journal
UPDATED June 21. Hugh Shockey, objects conservator at the American Art Museum is traveling in Haiti with other Smithsonian staff, helping to recover objects displaced by the devastating earthquake earlier this year. This is his account of their efforts. Continue reading On the ground in Haiti
Among the devastating losses suffered by the people of Haiti in the Jan. 12 earthquake is the threat to five centuries of culture. The Smithsonian is leading a coalition to help Haitians preserve their reich heritage of art, artifacts and archives. Continue reading Love among the ruins: Rescuing Haiti’s artistic heritage
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results of the Volunteer Survey
Dr. Skorton takes some time to visit with our volunteers and introduce a new feature on Torch, Volunteer Voices. Continue reading The Value of Our Volunteers
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results from the Smithsonian Volunteer Survey
We took a closer look at some underappreciated women this week (aren’t they all?) and learned that for some species, size really does matter. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 8 – April 14, 2018
April 25, 1969. "The American Poster" opens at the American Art Museum. Its focus is not on blogging or Facebook, but poster art from the 1890s through the 1960s. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: April 25, 1969
