Robert Longo, an American artist, was preparing for a significant exhibition of his work in Denmark. This wasn't just any show; it was a major event in his career, and he felt a little anxious about it.
His main concern was the audience. He wondered how people in Europe would react to his art, which was often described as 'very American.' His work is powerful and sometimes shows difficult parts of American culture.
He thought about what his art truly represents. Does it stand for America's strength, its problems, or both? This question of identity was on his mind as he prepared to share his creations with a new and different group of people.
The feeling of being an 'American artist' abroad made him think deeply. The show in Denmark was more than just displaying pictures; it was a test of how his art, and the American stories it tells, would be understood on a global stage.