The artwork, titled “This Is America,” is a lithographic poster created by artist Tadanori Yokoo in 1968. It is part of the Pop Art movement and is currently housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
The poster exhibits a surreal collage featuring a central figure holding objects against a backdrop merging elements of Japanese and American iconography. At the top, Japanese characters are prominently displayed. The sky in the background transitions from blue to red, populated with various floating figures and objects, introducing a sense of disarray. Notably, the statue of liberty is integrated atop the central figure’s head, a symbolic fusion suggestive of cultural critique or commentary. Additional elements such as an airplane and an urban landscape are present, contributing to the complex narrative embodied in this artwork.
