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On View July 2 - September 10, 2026
Opening as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Americana examines America as a brand: how the country’s identity has been shaped and projected through design, advertising, photography, fashion, and popular culture.
Work by pop artists and Guggenheim fellows invites visitors to consider the gap between the America we imagine and the America we experience.
Featured Artists & Collections
Harley-Davidson | Icy & Sot | John Flaming | Nicholas Galanin | Nari Ward | Norm Clasen | Norman Rockwell | Paul Rousso | Phil Knoll | Richard Danne | Richard Hunt | Shockoe Atelier | Sonya Clark | Thornton Dial | Veronica Jackson | Virginia Museum of History & Culture
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Exhibition programming extends beyond the gallery walls through talks, performances, and special events, including a National Hot Dog Day celebration with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and a live garden concert by Americana singer-songwriter Angela Easterling.
Featured artwork: Norm Clasen Sunset Chase | Jon Flaming Lone Star Jesus | Nari Ward North Star | Nicholas Galanin Imaginary Indian | Paul Rousso Ben Ten | NASA Worm logo by Richard Danne | The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile
Sponsored By:
Kristen Cavallo | Virginia Museum of History and Culture
