Exhibition Independence Day
Americans all over the world will be celebrating today and so will I as it’s my birthday. Although the war in Iraq has cast a dark shadow, this year’s celebrations could mark a fresh beginning and chance to look back at the ‘good old days.’ The Late, will include a gallery talk on the American Scene (no, not an Arms Race) featuring 150 prints from leading modern artists from Edward Hopper, (the most assertively melancholic of the American 20th century with his evocative scenes of New York at night) to Jackson Pollock, (abstract expressionist with engravings including ‘Untitled’ 144). The exhibition will show the period of change from the 1900s to 1960s and be accompanied by live jazz. There will also be a swing band and lindy-hopping in the Great Court. For you hungry people, American-styled food and drink aka burgers and fries are also on offer. So enjoy yourself and hope you have a great 4th of July! / Sophie Khan
where
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG 020 7323 8181
when
6.30pm - 9pm
how much
Free
Americans all over the world will be celebrating today and so will I as it’s my birthday. Although the war in Iraq has cast a dark shadow, this year’s celebrations could mark a fresh beginning and chance to look back at the ‘good old days.’ The Late, will include a gallery talk on the American Scene (no, not an Arms Race) featuring 150 prints from leading modern artists from Edward Hopper, (the most assertively melancholic of the American 20th century with his evocative scenes of New York at night) to Jackson Pollock, (abstract expressionist with engravings including ‘Untitled’ 144). The exhibition will show the period of change from the 1900s to 1960s and be accompanied by live jazz. There will also be a swing band and lindy-hopping in the Great Court. For you hungry people, American-styled food and drink aka burgers and fries are also on offer. So enjoy yourself and hope you have a great 4th of July! / Sophie Khan
where
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG 020 7323 8181
when
6.30pm - 9pm
how much
Free
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