Photography and Visual Arts Cultural Conflict on the National Mall: Trump Demands Smithsonian Overhaul, Targeting Iconic Modernist Sculpture September 13, 2026 Lina Hope In a series of pointed directives issued late Friday, President Donald Trump has initiated a high-stakes campaign to reshape the cultural narrative of the Smithsonian Institution. Through a flurry of…
Graphic Design and Layout Unveiling Design Across Time: Cooper Hewitt Reimagines the Smithsonian’s National Design Collection September 13, 2026 Asep Darmawan NEW YORK — In an ambitious move that redefines how cultural institutions interact with their holdings, the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum has officially unveiled its permanent collection galleries with…
