The twelve works of art selected from American art museums for this special exhibition span over seventy years of the 20th century, and represent a diverse and vital aspect of our cultural heritage. Conceived by Mrs. Clinton and drawn from public collections in the heartland of the nation and installed in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden of the White House, the exhibition has been organized under the auspices of the Association of Art Museum Directors.

Over half of the pieces in this exhibition are by living American artists. Diverse in their ideas, idioms, and chosen medium, they span several artistic generations. Divided almost equally between figuration and abstraction, all evoke references to nature and the human figure. We hope you enjoy the following virtual tour of the exhibit.

George W. Neubert, Director
Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery
University of Nebraska - Lincoln