“U.S.A.! U.S.A.!…” Is the hymn that echoes through the hearts of those who are proud to call themselves Americans. It’s the 4th of July, which means we get to celebrate the achievements of a great nation and remember all of the people who sacrificed their lives on the long and strenuous trajectory to independence.
Despite having different interpretations, the American flag stands for unity as it celebrates the history and traditions of the United States, being the trademark symbol for the festivities. Soon enough, the skies will light up with colorful fireworks, parades will fill the streets with music, barbecues and carnivals will lure your neighbors to the party, and of course, there will always, ALWAYS, be beer. No wonder it’s one of our favorite holidays! So in honor of such an event, we have rounded up some artworks to get you in the mood for the 4th of July!
Jasper Johns
Three Flags, 1968

Ellsworth Kelly
Blue/White/Red (Axsom #74), 1970-1971

Scott Lobaido
Old Glory, 2015

Joe Nanashe
Monument, 2013

Erwin Redl
Dial white-red, white-blue, 2015

Meg Cranston
Red, White, Blue, Black, 2016

Robert Motherwell
Red, White and Blue No. 1, 1967

Stephanie Standish
For Sale, 2015

Roy Lichtenstein
Forms in Space (c.217), 1985

Vik Muniz
American Flag, 2009

Chico Aragão
James Rosenquist Ironing His Trousers, 1981

Robert Rauschenberg
Wash, 2001

Bert Stern
Sue Lyon as “Lolita, 1960

Andy Warhol
Moonwalk FS II 404, 1987

Alex Webb
Fourth of July, Rochester, New York, 2012

Robert Longo
Untitled (Flag), 2013
