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Alexander Calder's "Gwenfritz": Rededicating a Modernist Icon

On Halloween day, a gorgeous 40-foot-tall black specter mysteriously rematerialized at its old haunts on the west lawn of the National Museum of American History.

Invention Stories

Twin Towers of Living Light

On September 11, two square shafts of blue light will ascend into the heavens from the ground of New York City. Here's the tech behind the tribute.

Invention Stories

Invention and Innovation in Fiber Arts

Much like other thriving communities of invention, fiber arts encourages experimentation, tweaking, failure, and entrepreneurship. Here are my top five favorite discoveries.

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Beyond Words

Podcast: Rock ‘n Roll Legend Graham Nash’s Inventive Approach to Art

Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash talks about digital photographic printing, art, and the invention process.

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Podcast: Jules Olitski Colors the Canvas

Abstract artist Jules Olitski discusses his work and inventive use of color. Olitski passed away on 4 February 2007. He was 84 years old.

Chuck Hobeman expanding a sphere
Beyond Words

Podcast: Chuck Hoberman Inspires the Next Generation, Part 2 (of 2)

Middle school students interview Chuck Hoberman about his innovative unfolding structures.

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Invention Stories

Innovative Lives: Arthur Ganson, Metaphysics in Motion

Playing with objects and ideas—bringing them together and setting them in motion—is the work of kinetic sculptor and inventor Arthur Ganson.

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Dora de Pédery-Hunt Fonds, 1920-1987

Inventor Name De Pédery-Hunt, Dora

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Rube Goldberg Papers, ca. 1903-1960

Inventor Name Goldberg, Rube Repository University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, California, 94720-6000510-642-6481http://bancroft.berkeley.edu

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Douglas Leigh Papers, 1903-1999

Inventor Name Leigh, Douglas Repository Archives of American ArtReference Services/ILLSmithsonian InstitutionPO Box 37012Victor Building, Room 2200, MRC 937Washington, DC 20013-7012202- 275-2156

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Anton Mazzanovich Papers, 1860-1934

Inventor Name Mazzanovich, Anton

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