Monthly Archives: November 2012

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National Gallery of Art Acquires Major Works

At its recent meeting in October, the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Art accepted an impressive array of new acquisitions, augmenting the collections of paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, illustrated books, and photographs. [Read More]

Sackler Gallery Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery will host a week of public events, welcoming a crowd of international arts and culture aficionados. Visitors can preview an immersive 3-D “cave,” meet their favorite authors at a book [Read More]

Museum of Ethnology opens PENACHO. pomp and passion

Museum of Ethnology presents PENACHO: pomp and passion, an exhibition on view from from 15 November 2012. Feather head-dress Mexico, Aztec, early 16th century Quetzal, Cotinga, roseate spoonbill, Piaya feathers; wood, fibres, Amate paper, cotton, [Read More]

Cooper-Hewitt Museum Launches Object of the Day

The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum today announced the launch of Object of the Day, a new section of the website designed to foster ongoing engagement with Cooper-Hewitt’s collection while the museum is undergoing renovation (http://www.cooperhewitt.org/object-of-the-day). [Read More]