Created on site for the American Pavilion, this work measuring more than 70 metres in length is a vast collage inspired by the “American way of life”, in which Steinberg gave free rein to his imagination and wit. Composed of eight thematic panels, The Americans is now regarded as one of the artist’s greatest achievements. At the close of Expo 58, the work was acquired by the Belgian State and incorporated into the collections of the RMFAB. Because of its monumental scale and fragility, this major work is rarely displayed, despite having originally been conceived for an open space designed to welcome thousands of visitors. At the time, it served as the elegant backdrop to the daily fashion shows organised by Vogue in the heart of the pavilion. In spring 2025, three panels from The Americans...