The artwork titled “African-American Flag” was created by David Hammons in 1990 and falls within the Post-Minimalism art movement. This piece belongs to the sculpture genre.
The artwork is a re-imagined version of the traditional American flag, altered in colors to present a unique perspective. Instead of the conventional red, white, and blue, this flag features green, red, and black. The green field replaces the blue with black stars, while the red and black stripes replace the original red and white ones. The substitution of colors reflects and evokes themes related to African-American identity and history. The flag maintains the same iconic layout of stars and stripes but with a bold reconfiguration that prompts contemplation regarding national symbols and cultural representation.
