Timely and compelling  The American Effect explores the wide range of global perceptions of American society and culture in the work of artists from around the world Encompassing both romanticized and demonized visions of the United States  these works-by approximately 50 artists from 30 countries in Europe  Africa  Asia  Australia  and the Americas-date from 1990 to the present and include drawing  photography  film  installation  painting  sculpture  video  and Internet art