Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity
Dates and Times
- Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Thursday, May 28, 2026 10am - 7pm
- Friday, May 29, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Saturday, May 30, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Sunday, May 31, 2026 12pm - 5pm
- Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Thursday, Jun 4, 2026 10am - 7pm
- Friday, Jun 5, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 10am - 5pm
- Sunday, Jun 7, 2026 12pm - 5pm
- + 24 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.
