Smithsonian

Brand New: Art and Commodity in the 1980s

Brand New is the first museum exhibition to examine the artistic appropriation of commercial products in the late 20th century, a pivotal moment when artwork became a commodity and the artist became a brand.

Cindy Sherman Richard Prince Barbara Bloom Vito Acconci Jeff Koons Peter Halley Ashley Bickerton Jessica Diamond General Idea Felix González Torres Peter Nagy Joel Otterson Pruitt Early Meyer Vaisman Julia Wachtel

Wednesday 14 February 2018 to Sunday 13 May 2018
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

Nation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations

From a young age, most Americans learn about the Founding Fathers, but are told very little about equally important and influential Native diplomats and leaders of Indian nations.

Sunday 21 September 2014 to Saturday 01 September 2018
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

Modern Medicine and the Great War

World War I provided a testing ground for the application of new medical technologies and procedures, and in some cases accelerated their general acceptance or development. At the same time, wartime medical practice reflected the larger concerns and prejudices of early twentieth century America, as the country coped with ever more complex problems of modern industrial society.

Friday 31 March 2017 to Tuesday 01 January 2019
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

Lincoln's Contemporaries

Who were Abraham Lincoln’s contemporaries? They included many fascinating people beyond the politicians and military leaders of the Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln Mathew Brady P.T. Barnum Samuel Morse Teresa Carreño Henry Ward Beecher

Friday 13 May 2016 to Sunday 12 May 2019
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

Behind the Badge

Explore the work of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service. Examine the inspection service’s history, work through some of its most famous and remarkable cases, learn how the service helps protect you, and discover tips to guard against scams and fraud.

Friday 27 June 2014 to Tuesday 01 January 2030
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

Experience America

The 1930s was a heady time for artists in America. Through President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal programs, the federal government paid them to paint and sculpt and urged them to look to the nation’s land and people for their subjects.

Thursday 14 August 2014 to Tuesday 01 January 2030
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

American Bison

See American bison—the animal that inspired the founding of the National Zoo. Learn about the significant role bison played in our nation's history and the efforts taken to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.

Saturday 30 August 2014 to Tuesday 01 January 2030
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

Places of Invention

What kind of place stimulates creative minds and sparks a surge of invention and innovation? The answer may surprise you. Journey through time and place to discover the stories of people who lived, worked, played, collaborated, adapted, took risks, solved problems, and sometimes failed—all in the pursuit of something new.

Wednesday 01 July 2015 to Tuesday 01 January 2030
Art benefit in District of Columbia, United States.