Smithsonian Voices

From the Smithsonian Museums

Gordo comic strip. Uncle Mio (wearing a suit and carrying a box of chocolates bouquet of flowers) talks to his nephew, who explains the qualities of different types of flowers. Behind the two figures appear precise, scientific diagrams of flowers.

How Gus Arriola and Gordo Became Accidental Ambassadors of Mexican Culture

When Arriola started his comic strip, words like 'burrito' were unknown in the United States

Desert Camo baseball bat

The Artistry Behind a Baseball Bat

Black velvet leotard with crystal bead detailing at neck

Designing Kristi Yamaguchi's Costume to Sparkle Under the Spotlight

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