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States of America: Photography from Civil Rights to Reagan at Nottingham Contemporary

exhibition · 2026-05-05

An exhibition titled "States of America: Photography from the Civil Rights Movement to the Reagan Era" is on display at Nottingham Contemporary in the UK from September 16 to November 26, 2017. This significant showcase features 200 works by 20 renowned photographers, including Diane Arbus, Bruce Davidson, Mark Cohen, and William Eggleston. The collection delves into American culture from the 1960s to the 1980s, addressing themes such as civil rights, urban decay, and youth movements, while also reflecting on Reagan's policies. Nottingham Contemporary is concurrently hosting a solo exhibition by Lara Favaretto until August 28.

Key facts

  • Exhibition runs from September 16 to November 26, 2017.
  • Location: Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham, UK.
  • Title: 'States of America, Photography from the Civil Rights Movement to the Reagan Era'.
  • Features 200 works by 20 photographers.
  • Photographers include Diane Arbus, Bruce Davidson, Mark Cohen, William Eggleston.
  • Explores American culture from 1960s to 1980s: civil rights, urban decay, advertising, suburbs, youth movements, Reagan policies.
  • Nottingham Contemporary also hosts a solo show by Lara Favaretto until August 28.
  • Described as one of the largest postwar photography exhibitions on the topic.

Entities

Artists

  • Lara Favaretto
  • Diane Arbus
  • Bruce Davidson
  • Mark Cohen
  • William Eggleston

Institutions

  • Nottingham Contemporary
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Nottingham
  • United Kingdom

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