Alfredo Jaar’s America
We interview the Chilean artist as an iconic work returns to NYC, Trump’s attacks against abstract sculptures, James McNeill Whistler’s musical paintings, and more.
In April 1987, Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar displayed his installation A Logo for America in Times Square, challenging the notion that "America" refers solely to the United States. The 42-second LED animation featured a map of the United States with the message "This Is Not America" superimposed, followed by an image of the US flag labeled as "This Is Not America's Flag."
The rotating stainless steel Möbius strip by José de Rivera, which once stood outside the National Museum of American History, has been replaced by a 30-foot-tall statue of George Washington, according to Trump-appointed leaders.
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