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usnews2 days ago•3 min saved

Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn chief moves to New York’s Guggenheim, signaling leadership shift

Melissa Chiu, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden's director for 12 years, will leave Aug. 31 to lead New York's Guggenheim, becoming the latest Smithsonian director to depart in about two years. Chiu has driven digital innovation, expanded education programs, raised nearly $250 million, and oversaw a major collection expansion plus a revamp of the sculpture garden. Aaron Seeto will serve as interim director, while Lonnie Bunch praised her leadership. The move comes amid broader scrutiny and leadership changes at the Smithsonian following a charged political environment around adds and exhibits, including President Trump’s critiques of the institution.

via The Guardian|

#guggenheim-museum #hirshhorn-museum-and-sculpture-garden #museum-leadership

politics2 months ago•26 min saved

Smithsonian submits exhibit records to White House amid funding pressure

The Smithsonian sent requested documentation, including labels and placards from its museums, to the Trump administration after the White House threatened to withhold funding pending more information on exhibits and operations, per an internal email from Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III obtained by The Washington Post.

via The Washington Post|

#exhibits #funding #lonnie-g-bunch-iii

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Smithsonian Expands Record Submissions Under White House Audit Push

The Smithsonian submitted additional records in response to a White House audit demand, including digital wall-text from galleries, while reiterating its independence and intent to share information on a rolling basis; officials say full compliance by the Jan. 13 deadline is unlikely, underscoring ongoing tensions over federal funding and how American history is presented.

via The New York Times|

#federal-funding #independence #politics

space-exploration2 years ago•6 min saved

"Space Shuttle Discovery: A Historic Debut 40 Years Ago"

NASA's space shuttle Discovery made its public debut during a rollout ceremony in 1983. It went on to become the most flown orbiter, completing 39 missions over a span of 26 years. Discovery played a crucial role in various missions, including deploying satellites, servicing the Hubble Space Telescope, and assembling the International Space Station. After its retirement in 2011, Discovery was put on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.

via NASA|

#nasa #rollout-ceremony #smithsonian-institution