American Icons

Since the middle of the 20th century, the United States has become the leader of the art market. The awarding of the Golden Lion to the American Rauschenberg at the Venice Biennale in 1964 testifies to the shift in prestige from the Paris school to that of New York. Today, in addition to its vast network of museums with remarkable collections, New York has the highest concentration of artists, which translates into the city's extremely creative DNA.

Some of the American icons of the artistic sphere that may come to mind include the following mentors of modern art: Edward Hopper, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Georgia O'Keeffe, Man Ray, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring... Someone like Norman Rockwell is known for his storytelling. Rockwell was able to present a realistic depiction of daily life behind the facade of the American Dream. Jean-Michel Basquiat for example, showed the elevation of urban art to the rank of fine art. These American artistic icons paved the way for more recent talents such as Shepard Fairey (1970), JonOne (1963) and Jeff Koons (1955). These artists amongst many others on Artsper play with the ideas of commercial art, the elevation of street art and politics activism in their artwork that depicts a true image of life in modern America. Check out some American artists who follow in their footsteps.

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American Icons

Princess Ruspoli - 1979 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

George Cameron - Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Two-Tone Dress, 1956 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

My Toy - 1982 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

CZ’s House 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

All Mine Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Skiing Holiday Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

No Transport Problems Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Harriet at Mougins - 1957 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Satin Seduction - 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Lake Tahoe Ladies - 1959 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Abaco Islander 1986 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Mara Lane At The Sands - 1954 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Capote At Home, Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Beauty and the Beast, Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Equestrian Entrance 1957

Visions Of An Angel (Glitters Edition)

Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur

Florence Pritchett Smith

Liz Pringle Refreshments in Jamaica

Jean Patchett for Saks Fifth Avenue

Seaplane At Palm Beach

C. Z. Guest

Alice In Acapulco

Slim And Sphinx

Alice In Acapulco

Slim And Sphinx

Slim And Sphinx

Zermatt Skiing

Saint-Tropez

San Diego Home

Skiing Holiday

Skiing Princess

Social Call

Young Society

Curacao Children

De Rosieres Family

Skiing In Stowe

Skiing In Stowe

Skiing In Stowe

PEZ Dispenser YP x JM Basquiat

Best Buddies from the Collection of Sir Elton John

Untitled (Free South Africa): one plate

Growing I

Modern soul

Audrey Hepburn Profile

Audrey Hepburn Laying Down

Skiers in St Moritz

St Moritz

New York YP x Keith Haring

Truck Portfolio

'Marbella House Party' Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Marbella Club

Swimming In Spain

Skiers at Courchevel

Skaal House In Stowe

Poolside Party

Desert House

Civilised Snooze

Bathing in Saint-Tropez

Tullio Abbate

Skiing Waiters

Dining Al Fresco On Capri, 1980 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Skiers At Verbier - 1964 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Leonard Dalsemer - 1974 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Poolside In Sotogrande - 1975 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print