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Sunburst drawings.
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Crimilda Pontes: The Original Designer of the Smithsonian Sunburst

A celebration of the woman who originally designed the iconic Smithsonian sunburst.
Chiura Obata, "Mono Crater"
Smithsonian Snapshot

Art That Bridges Cultures

Chiura Obata's artwork captures the "Great Nature" of the American West.
spring landscape
Smithsonian Spotlight

Spring Is in the Air

Celebrating spring and the coming of warmer days through the visual arts.
Heart Motif, Textile Design
Smithsonian Spotlight

We Heart Art

From amulets to valentines, the heart motif in art and design.
Louise Nevelson photograph
Smithsonian Spotlight

American Women Artists

Discover women artists and their works in the collections.
The Chambers Brothers poster
Smithsonian Spotlight

The Art of Rock and Roll

A selection of rock and pop inspired art from concert posters and album covers to objects d'art.
Lily Tomlin
Smithsonian Spotlight

Hats Off to These Pieces

Who wore it best?
Cherry Blossom slide
Smithsonian Spotlight

Cherry Blossoms

No matter where you are, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in the Smithsonian collections.
Amy Sherald illustration
Sidedoor Podcast

Painting Michelle Obama

Journey to Amy's studio to hear exactly how she captured the spirit of Michelle Obama in paint on canvas.
Low rider illustration.
Sidedoor Podcast

Cheech Marin Gets Artsy

Cheech Marin is our guide to the wildly creative and ingenious world of rasquachismo—the Chicano art of working with what you've got.
Bronx Storefront
Smithsonian Spotlight

Latino Art and Artists

Explore Smithsonian collections reflecting the rich diversity of Latino art and expression.
The Balcony, Variations in Flesh Colour and Green
Smithsonian Spotlight

West Meets East

A continuing exchange of ideas through art and design.