Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity
Dates and Times
- Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 10am - 7pm
- Friday, Apr 17, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 12pm - 5pm
- Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 10am - 7pm
- Friday, Apr 24, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 12pm - 5pm
- + 60 more
Location
Sheldon Museum of Art
451 N 12th St
Category
Details
How does an artist’s work reflect the American experience? And in what ways does “Americanness” reveal itself through art in the presence of heterogeneous “American” identities? As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, the exhibition and catalogue for Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity explore these questions by showcasing how identity is presented and interrogated in visual art. Through works in the museum’s collection, Hyphen American looks at artistic self-presentations, depictions of histories and struggles, as well as the formation of communities and rituals to communicate the kind of “Americanness” that does not strive for unity or assimilation.
For the first time, Sheldon is presenting an exhibition and accompanying publication in four languages that represent the most commonly spoken languages in Lincoln, Nebraska: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
