An iconic 1857 panorama of Niagara Falls by landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church anchors a group of 20 works depicting the natural wonder. From historic Native paintings to contemporary photography, the collection homes in on the many symbols and histories associated with the world-famous falls and how these notions have evolved over centuries.
The BMA showcases more than 100 works from the collection of Baltimore philanthropists Sigmund M. and Mary B. Hyman, which focused on modern American culture and history. Along with the work of well-known painters such as Guy Wiggins and John Singer Sargent, the exhibit shares pieces by Native American, immigrant and European artists whose perspectives […]
Drawn from Hillwood’s vast collections, this exhibit celebrates the artistry, craftsmanship and cultural importance of textiles from the 17th century to today. Casting a wide net, it unveils fabrics ranging from antique lace to embroidery and fashionable silks—and includes pieces from the personal wardrobe of Hillwood’s own Marjorie Merriweather Post.
Displaying some 30 works dating from the late-1800s to present day, the museum examines how the meaning of the American flag has evolved over time. Paintings, prints and photographs by notable artists such as Gordon Parks, Dorothea Lange, Jasper Johns and Childe Hassam (whose work is pictured) provoke thought and introspection.
More than 20 works drawn from the museum’s contemporary collection shine a light on the emotional, historical and cultural bonds that shape our concept of home. Touching on themes of fam- ily, memory and belonging, the exhibit examines the experiences of people from around the globe who have landed on American shores. Pictured: Kay WalkingStick’s […]
Timed to coincide with the nation’s 250th anniversary, this exhibit unveils a cross- section of the many photography surveys that were commissioned to mark the country’s Bicentennial. From dramatic landscapes to city scenes, 225 photo- graphs on view document late-1970s and early-1980s America. Pictured: A 1979 photo by Kenneth McGowan is part of SAAM’s look […]
During the Second Great Migration (1940 to 1970), many African Americans who fled the rural South brought quilts on their journeys north and west. Along with comfort and warmth, the textiles were also a source of ancestral memory and cultural survival. The NMWA focuses on more than 80 colorful quilts carried to California, showcasing the […]
Over 80 artisans exhibit wearable creations, from clothing to jewelry and accessories, at this annual marketplace. Proceeds benefit the Smithsonian’s museums, research facilities and the National Zoo. Pictured: A necklace by Jinbi Park.
Not only did 20th-century American artists Milton Avery, Adolph Gottlieb and Mark Rothko share a lasting friendship, but they also admired and supported each other’s work. The Phillips chronicles their connection, partly forged during summers spent in Cape Ann, Massachu- setts, in a display of some 90 paintings, drawings, watercolors and prints made from the […]
