NGA DC 'Dear America' 250th survey — opened Apr11
Key Questions
What is the 'Dear America' exhibition at the National Gallery of Art?
'Dear America' is a landmark survey of over 100 works on paper, including prints, drawings, and photos, exploring themes of American Land, Community, and Freedom. It opened on April 11 and aligns with the U.S. 250th anniversary programming in places like Philly and Peoria.
Which artists are featured in the 'Dear America' exhibition?
The exhibition includes works by artists such as Ansel Adams, Gordon Parks, Roy Lichtenstein, and Loïe Fuller Jones. It showcases fresh acquisitions and never-before-viewed pieces reflecting America's complicated legacy.
Why is the 'Dear America' exhibition significant?
Marking the U.S. at 250, it captures 250 years of American art through a complex lens in a single show. Highlights include Lichtenstein's 'I Love Liberty' screenprint, emphasizing national reflection.
Landmark survey of 100+ works on paper (prints/drawings/photos by Adams, Parks, Lichtenstein, Jones) on American Land/Community/Freedom themes; fresh acquisitions, never-before-viewed; aligns with national anniversary programming like Philly/Peoria.