Smithsonian Museum African Art Pride Exhibit Rainbow Banner Washington DC United States // WASHINGTON D.C., United States — A large rainbow banner reading "WE ARE HERE" frames a contemporary exhibition space inside the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Founded in 1964 and integrated into the Smithsonian Institution in 1979, the subterranean museum on the National Mall focuses on the preservation and display of traditional and modern African visual culture. The integration of Pride-themed installations reflects contemporary curatorial practices that highlight intersectional identities

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