Curatorial Narrative It Can’t Happen Here, created by the elusive Anonymous between 1934 and 1943, occupies a pivotal position within the Art Deco movement. The artist’s affinity for architectural subjects is evident in the deliberate composition, where rectilinear forms and geometric shapes coalesce to evoke a sense of urbanity. Brushwork, being irrelevant in this context, gives way to an emphasis on color and spatial definition. A palette characterized by bold juxtapositions red, blue, white, and green imbues the artwork with an aura of dynamism, while also underscoring its association with the Modernist ideals of the time. As one gazes upon It Can’t Happen Here in its enlarged state, measuring 44×67 inches, a multitude of visual and spatial relationships come into focus. The chromatic structure, initially appearing as a harmonious balance of cool and warm hues, reveals itself to be an exercise in tension, with the intense red