Image courtesy Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The National Portrait Gallery is grateful to the generous donors who made these commissions possible and proudly recognizes them at ...

Credit: “Untitled” (America) (1994), Twelve parts, each: 42 light bulbs, waterproof rubber light sockets, and waterproof electrical cord. Overall dimensions vary ...

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1962 to display portraits of individuals who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the United ...

James Baldwin is one of the most important voices in American history. As a catalyst during the Civil Rights Movement, he gained notoriety for his essays, novels, plays, and poems. His advocacy for ...