The Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) today announced its 2024 acquisitions of nearly 50 works by an intergenerational group of artists that reflect the expansive view of American creativity celebrated by the Museum. Among the notable acquisitions is a rare cast of Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi’s bronze sculpture Liberty Enlightening the World (Statue of Liberty), which will serve as the focal point of the Carter’s 2026 exhibition exploring the Statue of Liberty’s place in American history and contemporary culture as an icon and reflection of the country’s values and challenges.
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