Von ikonisch bis profan: Eine sensationelle Ausstellung im Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam entlarvt den „American Dream“. Hier wird der Kanon der Fotogeschichte umgeschrieben und vom Diktat des Kunstmarkts befreit.
The "American Photography" exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam reinterprets the canon of American photography, challenging established narratives. It uses the museum's collection and loans to present a social history of America through photography, highlighting the discrepancy between the "American Dream" and reality. The exhibition deconstructs iconic images and showcases diverse photographic uses, suggesting avant-garde art draws inspiration from applied photography and revealing a pervasive sense of sadness in American photography.
