British Museum: The American Dream

From Pop Art to modern day, a new exhibition explores how dynamic events of the past six decades have shaped American art

Once considered a collector's item, to be tucked away behind closed doors and in private hands, fine art prints underwent a revolution in America in the mid-20th century. With developing technologies and the rise of print studios came a wealth of creativity from artists who were exploring the new potential of the art form. In the decades that followed, the practice became more affordable and accessible than ever before - both to create works and for a burgeoning middle-class audience to purchase them - providing a far-reaching vessel to carry messages of personal, societal and political dissent, alongside insightful commentaries on the pop culture of the time.

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