The first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942, Jazz Age Illustration examines the new mass visual culture that emerged after the end of the First World War—a period characterized by economic prosperity, cultural vibrancy, and dramatic social change. Jazz Age aims to tell a story of public culture that reflects the vibrancy, energy, and diversity of this iconic era. Educational programs, special events, and a series of jazz performances will enrich the experience.
Etta Moten Barnett Dancing (detail), c.1940. Jay Paul Jackson (1905-1954). For American Negro Exposition, 1940. Watercolor, ink, and charcoal on paper.
