WASHINGTON, DC.- The National Portrait Gallery has installed a portrait of Bill and Melinda Gates by Jon Friedman in the museum’s “Recent Acquisitions” exhibition. “I am thrilled to accept this commissioned painting of Bill and Mel…
National Portrait Gallery Will Keep "Felix, June 5, 1994" by AA Bronson in "Hide/Seek"
WASHINGTON, DC.- The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will continue to display AA Bronson’s work “Felix, June 5, 1994” in its exhibition, “Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture,” through the show&…
Smithonian’s National Portrait Gallery Removes Video After Group Complains
WASHINGTON (AP).- The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery is removing a video that was part of an exhibit after complaints from a Catholic group that the images were sacrilegious. Catholic League President Bill Donohue told the New York Post on Tue…
Portrait of Secretary Norman Y. Mineta Presented at the National Portrait Gallery
WASHINGTON, DC.- Former Transportation and Commerce Secretary Norman Y. Mineta was recognized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program with the installation of his portrait in a private cere…
Portrait of Secretary Norman Y. Mineta Presented at the National Portrait Gallery
WASHINGTON, DC.- Former Transportation and Commerce Secretary Norman Y. Mineta was recognized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program with the installation of his portrait in a private cere…