A detailed painting in the style of "American Progress," featuring a central female figure in traditional attire, surrounded by indigenous people and modern elements like wind turbines and glowing technology screens. The background depicts a landscape transitioning from nature to urban development.

Draw A "modern-day American Progress painting" can refer to contemporary reinterpretations of John Gast's 1872 painting, which often reframe the original's themes of Manifest Destiny and westward expansion by: Centering marginalized voices: Artists create works that critique the original's romanticized view of progress by highlighting the displacement of Indigenous peoples and the human costs of expansion. Updating the narrative: Instead of focusing on a singular "Lady Columbia" driving progress, modern works may use collages or different artistic approaches to represent more complex and diverse aspects of the American experience. Critiquing present-day issues: Themes of progress and expansion are recontextualized to address contemporary issues, such as immigration or the environment, using the historical painting as a point of reference. Examples of Modern Interpretations Wendy Red Star's \"American Progress\": . This exhibition at the Anderson Collection at Stanford University uses photography, sculpture, and fiber arts to explore Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny from the perspective of her own Apsáalooke (Crow) heritage, challenging the historical narrative. Collaborative Projects: . Student and community-based art projects have created modern versions of the painting, often by collaging different images and elements to present a more nuanced or critical view of the concept of progress, such as the example from Falmouth Academy which features telephone lines and a See more