Delve into the compelling photography of David Levinthal, exploring the constructed nature of American myths and identities. This exhibition, a collaboration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum, marks Levinthal's first major presentation in the Netherlands. Engage with meticulously crafted miniature scenes depicting subjects from the Wild West to Barbie, revealing how powerful narratives are visually perpetuated across the United States.
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This exhibition delves into the construction of American myths and identities through David Levinthal's photography. Showcasing miniature scenes from the Wild West to Barbie, it explores themes of power, heroism, and identity in the United States.
Marking a significant collaboration between the Smithsonian American Art Museum and a European institution, "American Myth & Memory: David Levinthal Photographs" is the first major exhibition of David Levinthal's work in the Netherlands. Levinthal, born in 1949, uses carefully constructed miniature scenes to examine the pervasive role of myths in American visual culture. His photographic series cover diverse subjects, from iconic elements of the Wild West and the cultural significance of baseball to the widely recognized imagery of Barbie dolls, revealing how narratives of power, heroism, and identity are visually constructed and perpetuated in the United States. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to engage with Levinthal's distinctive approach to revealing the underpinnings of American self-perception.
Tickets to H'ART Museum are €22.50 for adults and €15 for CJP/students. Special rates apply for Uitpas, youth up to 17 years, and holders of various passes including the Museum Pass, I amsterdam City Card, and Go City. Members of H'ART Museum receive free entrance and do not need to reserve a time slot.
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