Fourth Of July Art: Ten Unconventional Flags That Make Us Proud To Be American (PHOTOS)

It's A Grand Old Flag

1. "Who is bought and sold? Who is beyond the law? Who is free to choose? Who follows orders? Who salutes longest? Who prays loudest? Who dies first? Who laughs last?" by Barbara Kruger

barbara kruger - look for the moment when pride becomes contempt by beatrizruco on Pictify

2. "Deconstructed Flag #2 (Out of Order)" by Brian Kenny
2012, Cotton sateen and thread, 72 x 42 inches, courtesy of the artist and envoy enterprises, New York.

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3. "The Knitting Machine" by Dave Cole.
Image via vimeo

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4. Flags by Claes Oldenberg
Image via MoMAvideos/YouTube

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5. "Black Light Series #10: Flag For the Moon: Die N*****" by Faith Ringgold
1967/69, Oil on canvas, 36 x 50 inches. Image from ACA Galleries.
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6. Occupy LA flag by Saber
Image via YouTube
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7. "Flag" by Jasper Johns
Photo from AP/Christie's
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8. Roadside American flag sign with knobs, Wingdale, New York
Image via RM
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9. "American Flag (Jasper Johns Tribute)" by Olek
Image courtesy of Jonathan Levine Gallery
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10. "Flag" by Saber
Image via PA
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