US Art

US Art encompasses the artists, movements and cultural debates that have shaped visual culture in the United States. From Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and Minimalism to performance, conceptual art, street art and contemporary practices, American art has played a central role in redefining modern and contemporary culture.

This section explores major US artists, exhibitions and movements, while examining how race, gender, politics, capitalism, popular culture and national identity have influenced artistic production. It also considers the global power of American museums, galleries and markets in determining which artists and narratives become culturally dominant.