Arts & Culture | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/arts-culture/RSS feed for Arts & CultureenWed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000These Colorful Drawings Defy Expectations of Shaker Arthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/these-colorful-drawings-defy-expectations-shaker-art-180984910/Colorful, intricate drawings on view at the American Folk Art Museum are anything but simpleWed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000The Stratocaster Became Rock Music’s Most Iconic Guitar 70 Years Agohttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/stratocaster-became-rock-music-most-iconic-guitar-70-years-ago-180984913/The plucky design behind the legendary instrument that forever changed the look of rock 'n' rollWed, 04 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000Later in Life, Claude Monet Obsessed Over Water Lilies. His Paintings of Them Were Some of His Greatest Masterpieceshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/claude-monet-became-obsessed-water-lilies-paintings-were-some-greatest-masterpieces-180984898/Completed more than a century ago, these artworks reveal the Impressionist's triumphs—and strugglesFri, 30 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000The Race to Save Mezcal From the Worldhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/race-save-mezcal-from-world-oaxaca-180984899/Climate change, corporate money, soaring demand—can Mexico’s local agave growers find a viable path for a beloved beverage?Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000How Tyrus Wong Spent 106 Years Making the World More Beautifulhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/maestro-of-design-180984915/The Chinese American artist left a breathtaking legacy that ranged from fine art to Disney movies to Christmas cardsWed, 28 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000These 15 Groovy Photos Capture the Joy of Musichttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/these-15-groovy-photos-capture-the-joy-of-music-180984714/Musical instruments have existed for eons, and humans continue to create and enjoy themFri, 19 Jul 2024 13:21:39 +0000The Paris Summer Olympics: Smithsonian's Guide to the Gameshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-paris-summer-olympics-smithsonians-guide-to-the-games-2948430/Prepare yourself for the Paris Olympics with this comprehensive guide to the history, science, arts and thrills of the worldwide celebrationThu, 11 Jul 2024 17:57:28 +0000