Open Door on a Garden, 1934 #somov #artnouveau wikiart.org/en/konstantin-…

Three Cats, 1913 #franzmarc #expressionism wikiart.org/en/franz-marc/…

Aurichalcite showcases brilliant blue hues comprised of tiny acicular or needle-like crystals. Often found in oxidized zones of copper-zinc ore deposits, this specimen is from Copper Mountain, Pilot Range, Box Elder County, Utah. #utahgeology #aurichalcite

Apollinaire and His Friends, 1909 #marielaurencin #expressionism wikiart.org/en/marie-laure…

Ever heard of a freshwater mussel? There are actually over 300 species of freshwater mussels native to North America. As bivalve mollusks, they provide ecosystem services to our streams and rivers by keeping soils in place, and cleaning water through filter-feeding. #dewetlands

Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Katherine Drexel, the second United States-born saint to be canonized by the Catholic Church. St. Katherine Drexel, patroness of philanthropists and racial justice, pray for us!

We think 174 looks pretty good on us! For 174 years, Interior has worked to conserve America’s natural and cultural heritage while stewarding public lands and waters for future generations. Every day, we are humbled and honored to serve our nation. Photo by Neal Herbert / NPS

⛰Machu Picchu Georgia O’Keeffe spent three months in Peru in 1956, but only painted the Peruvian landscape a few times. 🏛 GeorgiaOKeeffeMuseum Machu Picchu I, Georgia O'Keeffe 1957 © Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

The Piano Player, 1907 #elindanielsongambogi #danielsongambogi wikiart.org/en/danielson-g…

Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! Without them, there is no us. 🐾 They are why we come to work every day. 🏛️ They are what make our planet thrive. 🌎 At The Nat, we’re #HereForNature every day. Wanna know what we’re doing to protect #wildlife? See below: ow.ly/B6RQ50N7xxE

Dining room, The Casa de los Azulejos ("House of the Dutch tiles"), home of Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Alegría, San Juan, Puerto Rico. #TMAArchives

Persian, Planispheric Astrolabe, 1715 #slam #islamicart slam.org/collection/obj…

This March, blooms are returning to Tudor Place alongside some of our favorite programs. Learn what’s happening this month on our events calendar: buff.ly/3GjELCT

Still Life with Apples and Pears, 1903 #impressionism #pierreaugusterenoir wikiart.org/en/pierre-augu…

Ohara Koson, Wagtail and Lotus, 1930-1939 #museumarchive #oharakoson brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection…

Almonds, currants and peaches, 1869 #manet #impressionism wikiart.org/en/edouard-man…

In "1984", Orwell wrote about a culture in which “history has stopped; nothing exists except an endless present." Has reflexively accepting the idea that the market will determine crucial aspects of our existence ironically brought that about? And what does it mean for the arts?

Peasants Harvesting Potatoes, 1882 #camillepissarro #impressionism wikiart.org/en/camille-pis…