American Identity: David Levinthal & Chicano print

About the Exhibition

This is a joint project presenting two exhibitions simultaneously, organized in cooperation between the Hart Museum and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Themed 'American Identity,' it explores how individuals and groups form and express identity within American society. The exhibition includes photographic work by David Levinthal and prints by Chicano artists, reflecting the many identities within America. It presents 30 works in total, spanning the 1960s to today, emphasizing the originality of Chicano art, which holds an important place in American art history. Through Levinthal's photographs and the prints of Chicano artists, visitors can understand the multilayered identity of American society, with Levinthal's 'American Icons' series and works by Chicano artists carrying social messages especially noteworthy.