During a time when all eyes are on artificial intelligence, Iron and Ink: Prints from America’s Machine Age seems especially relevant. Now on display at the Asheville Art Museum, the show takes us back to a pivotal moment in history when the rise of industrial technology transformed not only the urban landscape but the essence of work and leisure across America. Featuring prints from the early 20th century, the exhibition explores how the Machine Age reshaped the nation’s identity, offering a glimpse into a world where machinery and innovation were as awe-inspiring as AI spitting out a grocery list or recommending a Netflix show to binge-watch in 2025. With works from the Works Progress Administration artists, the exhibition highlights the profound impact of industrialization through vivid depictions of factories, skyscrapers, and everyday life. The exhibition is organized by the Asheville Art Museum and Robin Klaus, assistant curator. It runs through September 30 in the Van Winkle Law Firm Gallery.
Iron and Ink: Prints from America’s Machine Age: Through September 30
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