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illustration of autumn leaf
Smithsonian Spotlight

Autumn Views

Celebrating the beauty of the changing season with art and objects in the collections.
Ragnar Kjartaansson and Christine Sun Kim
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Artist Diaries

This living video archive captures the responses of contemporary international artists to the pandemic in their own voices.
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.
Getting a closer look at album jackets by Mingering Mike, an artist in SAAM's collection.
Smithsonian American Art Museum

Re:Frame

This video series features experts from across the Smithsonian—reframing how we think about art.
Yellow-and-Blue Bird on Bouquet with Rose, Tulips, and Daffodils, with Butterflies
Smithsonian Spotlight

Museum Bouquet

We hope that these bouquets in our collections bring you some cheer and joy.
Lily Tomlin
Smithsonian Spotlight

Hats Off to These Pieces

Who wore it best?
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.
ballet painting
Smithsonian Spotlight

Art of Ballet

The beauty of ballet captured as a moment in time.
book on globe stand
Smithsonian Libraries

Artists' Books

Art in book form! Smithsonian Libraries shines a light on their beautiful collection of artist-made books.