Arts & Culture | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/arts-culture/RSS feed for Arts & CultureenMon, 30 Oct 2023 13:38:16 +0000Treat Yourself to 15 Eerie Images Celebrating Halloweenhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/treat-yourself-to-15-eerie-images-celebrating-halloween-180983157/These highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest are sure to scare up some smilesMon, 30 Oct 2023 13:38:16 +0000Celebrate the World Series With 15 Bold Baseball Photoshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/celebrate-the-world-series-with-15-bold-baseball-photos-180983138/These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are a home runFri, 27 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000As Fascism Threatened Europe, an Ambitious Play Warned Americans to Pay Attentionhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/fascism-threatened-europe-play-warned-americans-federal-theater-project-180983051/A courageous New Deal program brought authoritarianism into the spotlight. Then the drama moved onto the political stageThu, 26 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000An Inside Look at Anish Kapoor's Next Acthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/anish-kapoor-next-act-venice-180983053/The famed sculptor brings his incendiary style—and fiery palette—to the canvas in a new studio in VeniceWed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000Was Ancient Egypt's Most Lasting Influence in the Field of Fashion?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/ancient-egypt-most-lasting-influence-field-fashion-180983066/An exhibition in Cleveland showcases millennia-old designs and the more modern creations they inspiredFri, 20 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000These Portraits Made a Bold Statement in 19th-Century Americahttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/portrait-bold-statement-19th-century-america-180983063/A new exhibition exploring artistic representation of Black subjects includes a work that subverted cultural expectationsThu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000Fall Into Autumn With These 15 Foliage Photoshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/fall-into-autumn-with-these-15-foliage-photos-180983059/These highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest celebrate the seasonFri, 13 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day With 15 Beautiful Photos That Capture the Richness of Native Culturehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/celebrate-indigenous-peoples-day-with-15-stunning-photos-180983030/The diversity of the Native American experience is honored by the newly christened federal holidayFri, 06 Oct 2023 19:06:56 +0000Folk Icon Joan Baez Sings a Song of Herselfhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/folk-icon-joan-baez-sings-a-song-of-herself-180983010/After decades in the limelight, the American musician who spent a career exposing the world’s problems explores her own pastWed, 04 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000These 15 Photos Explore the Diversity and Rich Culture of Latino Americanshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/these-15-photos-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-180982905/For Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15, enjoy these highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo ContestFri, 15 Sep 2023 18:57:49 +0000