Interactive Features The Collection › Writings › Interactive Features Interactive Features Writings Articles Interactive Features Digital Publications Print Publications Showing 52 items Blooming Possibility Discover how Kehinde Wiley's portrait of President Barack Obama both refers to tradition and re-envisions how power is depicted. An Accessible Icon Learn more about the approach Amy Sherald took in creating her intimate and powerful portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama. Uncovering the Many Faces of Guanyin Investigation under years of grime reveals how the appearance of a popular Chinese Buddhist deity changed to suit the needs of worshippers and secular viewers over centuries. David Drake’s Storage Jar Explore the details of this extraordinary storage jar, which reveal the identity, skill, and creativity of David Drake, an enslaved potter active in 19th-century America. Mapping Colonialism onto Dutch Art Delve into the details of a 17th-century still life painting to unveil remnants of Europe’s colonial past. Lygia Pape: The Making of a Print Follow conservators as they uncover how Brazilian artist Lygia Pape made her dynamic woodblock prints. Dalí: Venus de Milo with Drawers Learn how Salvador Dalí's fascination with the Renaissance and Sigmund Freud informed his version of the iconic Venus de Milo. Next Previous 1 2 3 4 Page 4 Share
