Lauren Fensterstock in Focus: Finding Inspiration in the End of the World
New artwork explores how weather and celestial activity have been used as metaphor
Eye Level
Eye Level is the blog of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. Publishing behind-the-scenes museum stories since 2005.
Virtual Women Filmmakers Festival Inaugurates Women’s History Month at SAAM
Cecila Vicuña, Coco Fusco, and Miriam Ghani address climate change, social justice, and the pandemic
Podcast Release: Music and Conversation with DC Instrumental Duo, Domingues and Kane
DC Instrumental Duo, Domingues and Kane, discusses soothing sounds and “magick” with Paul Vodra and Anthony Porecco of Hometown Sounds
Chicanx Graphic Arts in Focus: I Stand with Emma
Lalo Alcaraz’s digital poster of Emma González echoes a long tradition of activist posters dating back to political rebellions of the 1960s
Dawoud Bey Photographs in Focus: Underground Railroad Sites
Dawoud Bey’s metaphorical photographs of Underground Railroad sites in Ohio turn scenes of darkness into symbols of hope
Debora Moore’s Glass Sculptures are Rooted in Nature
Sculptor Debora Moore works with glass to achieve great feats of creativity, craftsmanship, and natural wonder.
The Power of Representation: Black Families in American Art
SAAM’s rich collection of art by African Americans shines during Black History Month
Lunar New Year Craft Activities to Celebrate Year of the Ox
SAAM’s Family Zone has crafts and activities for the whole family
Chicanx Graphic Arts in Focus: Quiero Mis Queerce
Artist and activist Julio Salgado challenges a traditional rite of passage
Skipping Valentine’s Day and Focusing on Friends
Who needs hearts and flowers when you have a group text?
Making the Most: In the Studio with Julia Kwon
Julia Kwon’s interactive art projects facilitate solidarity and community
The Changing Nature of Chicano Graphic Arts from 1965 to Today
The Changing Nature of Chicano Graphic Arts from 1965 to Today
Exploring how Chicanx artists continue to use graphic arts as a response to issues of the time
Celebrating Black History Month, Martin Luther King Jr., and Robert Duncanson
Stephanie Stebich, the Margaret and Terry Stent Director, shares her thoughts about Black History Month, Martin Luther King, Jr. and hope for American democracy.
Podcast Release: Music and Conversation with DC Dream Pop Band, Lavender
DC dream pop band, Lavender, discusses writing songs and building friendships with DC's own Hometown Sounds
Joan Jonas and the Inner Worlds of Video
The iconic artist's work explores the relation between cameras, screens, media stereotypes and contemporary identity.
Chicanx Graphic Arts in Focus: From Sun Mad to Sun Raid
A closer look at two iconic artworks featured in “¡Printing the Revolution!”
Chicano Graphic Arts and the Making of the Landmark Exhibition ¡Printing the Revolution!
Chicano Graphic Arts and the Making of the Landmark Exhibition ¡Printing the Revolution!
Exploring the origins of the exhibition that combines innovative printmaking practices with social justice
Inauguration Highlights Rainbow Painting by African American Artist
Curator Eleanor Harvey shares the story of Robert S. Duncanson and his artwork
Sharing Native American History through Art and Craft
Anya Montiel on her work as Curator of American and Native American Women’s Art and Craft