The British Museum hosted an exhibition titled "The American Dream: pop to the present", which explored American printmaking from the 1960s to the present day. The exhibition showcased the creative momentum in American printmaking over the past six decades, featuring works by prominent artists like Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Ed Ruscha. It also delved into how printmaking became an ideal medium to express the USA's power and influence, as well as to address social issues like race, AIDS, and feminism.

The exhibition catalog, also titled "The American Dream: pop to the present", serves as a comprehensive guide to the exhibition and American printmaking during that period. It includes essays by Stephen Coppel, Catherine Daunt, and Susan Tallman, offering context to the rise of printmaking ateliers and their relationship with artists. The catalog also features detailed illustrations of nearly 70 artists' works, including Louise Bourgeois, Kara Walker, and Julie Mehretu,totaling over 200 pieces