WASHINGTON — Artists without formal training, who learned from family, community and personal journeys, have long been a presence in American art. But it was not until the 1980s, with
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The Smithsonian American Art Museum has announced that Randall Griffey will join its senior leadership team as head curator. Griffey will oversee all aspects of the museum’s curatorial .
“This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World” showcases the dynamic landscape of American craft with 171 artworks from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s extensive holdings of modern and contemporary craft, including 135 recently acquired works made by a broadly representative and diverse group of American artists. These objects deepen the history of the studio craft movement while also introducing contemporary artworks that push the boundaries of what is considered to be .