James Baldwin is one of the most important voices in American history. As a catalyst during the Civil Rights Movement, he gained notoriety for his essays, novels, plays, and poems. His advocacy for ...

As Opie has said of the gallery’s collection: “Everybody’s looking at everybody.” Perhaps everyone is also imagining everyone ...

Amy Sherald — the visionary behind Michelle Obama’s iconic portrait — is once again making history. Next fall, she will become the first contemporary Black artist to have a solo exhibition at the ...

The exhibition examines Baldwin's legacy and positions it alongside his contemporaries in art, music, literature, and activism. James Baldwin, arguably the finest essay writer that this country has ...

Artist in Residence Céline Condorelli’s Bulk: Everlasting Colour in Room 31 of the National Gallery. Courtesy the National Gallery, London / © Céline Condorelli ...

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will celebrate Women’s History Month with a free, all-ages festival and in-person and online programs and exhibitions. March kicks off with the annual Women ...