Eye Level
Eye Level is the blog of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. Publishing behind-the-scenes museum stories since 2005.
Take 5! Celebrating Musician Butch Warren
An interview with bassist Tyrone Allen who performs at Take 5! on August 15.
Art Does Have an Impact: Visitors Respond
Art Does Have an Impact: Visitors Respond
Visitors share their memories, hopes, and fears after viewing Artists Respond: American Art and the Vietnam War, 1965-1975.
Reframing American Art
A new web series explores American art by making unexpected connections across the Smithsonian
Barbie Girl: Gabby Douglas and the Historical Eminence of the Iconic Doll
Gymnast Gabby Douglas on the deeper meaning of looking at (and being) a Barbie.
SAAM Arcade 2019: Representation Matters
This year's Arcade explores games that highlight voices from the LGBTQ+, mental health, and people of color communities.
On Paul Thek's Warrior's Leg
On Paul Thek's Warrior's Leg
Taking a closer look at Paul Thek's work that investigates the physical body and the body politic.
Joseph Cornell: Reaching for the Moon
Artist Joseph Cornell created works that were inspired by his interest in the Space Age.
Unforgettable: Jazz Singer Integriti Reeves Sings Nat King Cole
Jazz singer Integriti Reeves on her art, inspiration, and her upcoming Take5! concert performing songs of Nat King Cole.
50 Things about OBJECTS: USA at 50
50 Things about OBJECTS: USA at 50
Public programs coordinator Gloria Kenyon revisits the influential Objects: USA exhibition on its 50th anniversary
Pitch Perfect: On David Levinthal, Roberto Clemente, and Baseball
Anne Showalter, digital interpretation specialist at SAAM, reflects on David Levinthal's photo of Roberto Clemente, from the artist's baseball series.
Fourth of July Journey Through American Art
Whatever your plans for America's birthday, we have an artwork to fit. Pour yourself a lemonade, find a spot in the shade, and enjoy your holiday with a dash of American art.
SAAM Arcade: Breaking Barriers
An interview with Tanya DePass, the founder of We Need Diverse Games, who will deliver the keynote at this year's SAAM Arcade.
Artist Ginny Ruffner Reimagines Nature
Ginny Ruffner's exhibition conjures up notions of beauty and frailty through her use of glass, drawing, and augmented reality (AR) technology.
What Domingo Ulloa's Braceros Means to Me
What Domingo Ulloa's Braceros Means to Me
Local student Amaia Noursi responds to the painting, Braceros, by Domingo Ulloa, as part of SAAM's "Creating American Stories" program.
What Mark Bradford's Amendment #8 means to me
What Mark Bradford's Amendment #8 means to me
DC public school student Myles Bell, responds to Mark Bradford's painting, Amendment #8