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Democracy Collection
THE PEOPLE, 2023 Light projection Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC Text: Barack Obama, address on the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches, Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma, Alabama, March 7, 2015. © 2023 Jenny Holzer, member Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY Photo: Filip Wolak

Jenny Holzer THE PEOPLE

Art in Embassies and Jenny Holzer Present THE PEOPLE – A Tribute to Democracy on View on the National Mall

An exhibition brings together American artists in Geneva on the theme of democracy

An exhibition brings together American artists in Geneva on the theme of democracy

Shepard Fairey unveils Democracy Collection artwork in Berlin

Shepard Fairey unveils Democracy Collection artwork in Berlin.

Art in Embassies Lisbon – Advocacy Through Art

Art in Embassies Lisbon - Advocacy Through Art

Art In Embassies Lisbon – Bringing History Forward – Creating an Inclusive Narrative

Art In Embassies Lisbon - Art for Change - Addressing Sustainability Through the Visual Arts

Art In Embassies Lisbon – Art for Change – Addressing Sustainability Through the Visual Arts

Art In Embassies Lisbon - Art for Change - Addressing Sustainability Through the Visual Arts

Art In Embassies Lisbon – Art in The Public Realm – Expanding Audience and Impact

Art In Embassies Lisbon - Art in The Public Realm - Expanding Audience and Impact

Art in Embassies Lisbon – Empowering the Individual Identity Artist Narrative

Art in Embassies Lisbon - Empowering the Individual Identity Artist Narrative

Teen Discusses inspiration for winning artwork

Berlin teen discusses inspiration for winning painting headed to Art in Embassies

High School senior triumphs in contest through Art in Embassies

Berlin High School senior triumphs in contest through Art in Embassies

Art can help unite the free world – video Fox News

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the value of art in diplomatic relations and Art in Embassies director Megan Beyer explains how art can help ‘unite the free world.’

The man behind iconic Obama poster is working on a new portrait

The artist behind Barack Obama’s iconic “Hope” poster is taking his talents to a new portrait of John F. Kennedy in a celebration of democracy.

In Portugal, Jill Biden stresses the power of art in diplomacy

During a short visit to Portugal today to attend the 60th anniversary celebration of the ‘Art in Embassies’ program promoted by the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, First Lady Jill Biden stressed the power of art in diplomacy.

Partners in Democracy Initiative Launched

The U.S. Embassy in Athens and DEF Present the Partners in Democracy Initiative

Democracy Collection Launches Traveling Exhibition

Democracy Collection Launches Traveling Exhibition

Abigail DeVille Performance – Art in Embassies Hirshhorn Collaboration

As part of the Democracy Collection yearlong event series, Art in Embassies and the Hirshhorn Museum partnered for an event at the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden. Building on her monumental sculpture Light of Freedom and her ongoing investigations into our complex understanding of history, Abigail DeVille hosted a sunset performance in the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden on […]

Democracy Collection video

This video highlights the event at the Kennedy Center which hosted the start of the Democracy Collection programming of Art in Embassies.

Press Release Office of Art in Embassies Celebrates 60 years with art diplomacy for democracy

Welcome to the house of the American people for the opening of the Art in Embassies exhibition. We have invited you here to discuss the beautiful pieces that are on display in this home, but first, I have a surprise for you...

A message from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks about the importance of Art in Embassies and the opening of the Democracy Collection.
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