The definition of American folk art is notoriously difficult to pin down. In the twentieth century “folk art” has embraced everything from Pennsylvania German frakturs to eccentric architectural ...

She continues creating art that forces viewers to confront the uncomfortable truths of American history and explore the nature of race representation. In addition to cut-paper silhouettes ...

The Smithsonian American Art Museum, the nation’s first collection of American art, is an unparalleled record of the American experience. The collection captures the aspirations, character, and ...