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22 Sep, 7 tweets, 3 min read

One of the sweetest moments we’ve ever seen in front of an arachnid🥺 Yesterday in the Garden🖤

Today, we're taking a cue from artist Alma Thomas, who always made time to stop and smell the roses. She taught us that life itself is a work of art. That #EverythingIsBeautiful

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In honor of Alma, share a photo of something that fills your life with beauty using the hashtag #EverythingIsBeautiful 📷✨

@NMNH — where do you find beauty in your everyday?

Join us in a citywide celebration in honor of the pioneering artist ➡️go.usa.gov/xM5CR

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@airandspace — Share a photo with us of something that always puts a smile on your face ✨

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@PoPville — Where do you find beauty in your everyday?

@ChryslerMuseum

@ChryslerMuseum - What inspires you in your everyday? Share a photo of something that fills your life with beauty using: #EverythingIsBeautiful 🤗

@adam_brockett

@adam_brockett — what are you grateful for today?

In honor of Alma Thomas, share a photo of something that fills your life with beauty using #EverythingIsBeautiful

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Welcome to the East Building’s gallery 406B, focused on art of the 1960s. Our tour today will focus on three women artists represented in this room. #MuseumFromHome

See all of the works: go.usa.gov/xwqxM

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Today’s tour takes us to gallery 35 on the Main Floor of the West Building, devoted to our collection of 15th- and 16th-century German paintings.

See a list of all the works included: go.usa.gov/xvq7t

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