Isaiah Women Skirball Outing
October 17 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Isaiah Women Skirball Outing
Sat, Oct 17 - 11:30 AMExplore the United States in the twentieth century through the lens of the American art form: the comic book. Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution examines how this art form became a revolutionary cultural medium, shaping national identity through distinctive stories and characters. Featuring original artwork and rare artifacts, the exhibition connects comic storytelling to defining national experiences: World War II, the social upheavals of the 1960s, the cultural impact of pop art and hip-hop, and ongoing movements for justice and equality.
At its core are visionary creators. Many of them were immigrants and outsiders who brought the perspectives of marginalized communities, including Jewish Americans, into the medium. Drawing on their experiences, they helped construct a vision of America defined by struggle, aspiration, and reinvention. The exhibition traces this evolution from the Great Depression through the dawn of the new millennium.