Art & Independence: America at 250
The Norton marks America's 250th anniversary with Art & Independence, an installation that brings together significant works of painting, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. By bridging different eras and media, this intimate presentation provides a space to contemplate the heritage and future of the American spirit. We invite you to celebrate the power of art to document, shape, and inspire a nation.
James Chapin (American, 1887 – 1975), Ruby Green Singing, 1928
Gordon Parks (Amercian, 1912 – 2006), Washington, D.C. Government Charwoman (American Gothic), 1942, printed later
Hank Willis Thomas (American, born 1976), Opportunity, 2015
Monteith, circa 1700, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Reign (1661 – 1722)