The National Gallery of Art will present 'American Icon: The US Flag in Art' starting May 1, 2026, as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The exhibition features over 30 works from the museum's permanent collection, including pieces by Jasper Johns, Faith Ringgold, and Gordon Parks. The selection spans paintings, prints, photographs, and video performances that examine the evolving artistic interpretations of the American flag from the late 1800s to the present.