This Is America x PAMMTV

Centering artist changemakers who reflect the American experience, This Is America x PAMMTV brings together time-based works from PAMM’s permanent collection that examine US politics, the Black American experience, and the role of artists in shaping the nation’s past, present, and future. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the digital extension of the exhibition explores how artists use visual language and personal perspective to engage with the evolving story of a nation whose identity continues to be redefined.

Artists including Howardena Pindell, Martine Syms, and Carrie Mae Weems illuminate the ongoing struggle for Black representation in history, media, and the art world. Rashid Johnson documents the collective anxiety and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also reflecting on the era’s racial injustices. Yucef Merhi serves as a final bridge, examining repetitive systems and the fatigue that can accompany the anticipation of change. Together, these artists remind us that political and social life unfolds through cycles that demand witness, engagement, and the courage to confront difficult realities.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website