Huntington Exhibition Marks 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is showcasing "This Land Is …" in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This exhibition explores the influence of land—its claims, cultivation, and conflicts—on American society from before 1776 to today. The title draws inspiration from Woody Guthrie's 1940s song "This Land Is Your Land," with the ellipsis encouraging contemplation of land as a space of promise, struggle, and identity. Spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific and covering precolonial times through the 21st century, the exhibition offers diverse viewpoints on themes like opportunity, dispossession, mapping, ecology, and preservation, featuring voices from both historical and contemporary contexts.
Key facts
- The exhibition is titled 'This Land Is …'
- It marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
- The title references Woody Guthrie's song 'This Land Is Your Land'
- The exhibition covers from before 1776 to the present
- It spans from the Atlantic to the Pacific
- Topics include opportunity, dispossession, mapping, ecology, preservation, and repair
- The exhibition is held at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
- It presents multiple perspectives from past and present
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Locations
- San Marino
- United States