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Restoring Artwork to its Former Glory
With a steady hand, Xiangmei Gu wields paintbrushes and tweezers as the Smithsonian's only conservator of Chinese paintings
By Abby Callard
Smithsonian magazine, October 2009
"Chinamania," Now Open at the Freer Gallery
“It’s getting harder and harder every day to live up to my blue and white china,” lamented 19th-century Irish playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde.
By Jess Righthand
Around the Mall Blog,
August 20, 2010
Fashion Designer Anna Sui Finds Inspiration at the Freer Gallery
Smithsonian exhibits travel to museums across the country. Smithsonian scientists conduct research the world over.
By Megan Gambino
Around the Mall Blog,
February 24, 2010
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Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life
by Harry R. Rubenstein
For the first time, the Smithsonian is publishing its unparalleled Lincoln collection.
Smithsonian Journeys
Small Group Travel
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Discover the beauty of small group travel with Smithsonian Journeys – just 16 to 24 guests — guaranteed! You’ll venture beyond the highlights of each destination and go off the beaten path. With 19 fabulous itineraries to choose from, our small group escorted tours are also excellent travel value with virtually everything included in your tour price, such as international airfare. Enjoy quality accommodations, comprehensive sightseeing, and lectures by your Smithsonian Study Leader; and the expertise of a top-notch tour director. Choose a favorite destination from Europe, Asia, and Africa to South America and Australia.
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