Giacomo Balla Fuses Modern Sculpture with Floral Design
WASHINGTON, DC—With wood and paint Giacomo Balla (1871-1958) has created a series of wonderful flowers called “Futurist Flowers.” The whimsical sculptures envision flowers of the future. Given that that the works were originally…
Kara Walker Interprets the Civil War in Black-and-White
WASHINGTON, DC—Kara Walker‘s interpretations of the Civil War, executed in black and white, offer a unique perspective of the war between the states. Walker has revolutionized the silhouette as an interpretive medium. Her…
Objects Featured in U.S. Postage Stamp Design Series on Display at Smithsonian
WASHINGTON, DC—The Smithsonian is exhibiting classic consumer products that helped shape everyday life in the 20th century. The objects are the same products the U.S. Postal Service selected and photographed for its recent…
