Results for "Architectural Viewpoints (Exhibition) (1990: Washington, D.C.)"
New History App: "Castle of Curiosities"
- Date: January 7, 2016
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: We are pleased to announce a new mobile experience produced by the Archives, Castle of Curiosities. The Smithsonian's first building, the Castle, opened its doors in 1855. While the Norman architectural style evoked "learned university," it was bordered by fetid canals and rather isolated from the rest of Washington D.C. Check out an app about iconic stories in the history of
Link Love: 12/10/15
- Date: December 11, 2015
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: A new exhibit and publication from the National Air and Space Museum looks at the architectural beauty of airport towers with photos by Carolyn Russo. [via Weather.com]“The government must take the lead in reinvesting in the arts and humanities,” according to Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton. [via Washington Post]The Smithsonian made a 3D scan of Apollo 11 from the National
Link Love: 1/12/2018
- Date: January 12, 2018
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: Conservation wonder puppy, Riley, was brought to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts to sniff out pests that could damage the artwork! #jealous [via NY Times]A tender adaptation of the Velveteen Rabbit with new illustrations. [via Brain Pickings]A 3-D printed puzzle that allows you to test your architectural knowledge, from architect Fumio Matsumoto. [via Hyperallergic]Game of
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Hot Topics at the Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Date: October 2, 2012
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: Topics researched at the Smithsonian Institution Archives.