Eind jaren 50, begin jaren 60 werd de Amerikaanse schilder Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) een van de belangrijkste vertegenwoordigers van Pop Art - de beweging die produkten van de massaconsumptie en amusementsindustrie transformeerde tot kunstvoorwerpen. Deze verheerlijking van gewone alledaagse voorwerpen vertegenwoordigde tegelijkertijd een kritiek op het traditionele elitaire begrip van kunst. Als een van de weinige kunstenaars achtervolgde Lichtenstein de vraag hoe een beeld een kunstwerk wordt. Uitgave van De Volkskrant - Moderne Meesters #20 Vertaling: Jan Wynsen
Walker Evans' radical photography of the 1930s demonstrated that unembellished photographic fact could serve as a highly poetic language. These works expanded the potential of the art of photography and at the same time defined a lasting iconography that recognized advertising, movies and car culture as central images of modern American identity. Walker Evans & Company focuses on Evans as a central figure in the arts of the 1920s and 30s, and includes works in photography and other mediums that influenced Evans or were influenced by him, or which resonate in a significant way with aspects of his imagery, sensibility and style. Among the other artists whose work is featured Eugene Atget, Mathew Brady, Stuart Davis, Robert Frank, Lee Friedlander, Edward Hopper, Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha, August Sander, Andy Warhol and Edward Weston. Published in conjunction with the second of three cycles of millennial exhibitions at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
One of the most complete monographs of the artist to date, this volume depicts the career of Roy Lichtenstein, one of the finest American pop artists of his era. Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was the master of the stereotype, and the most sophisticated of the major pop artists. An emblematic protagonist of the New York art scene of the second half of twentieth century, he became a legend in his prolific lifetime. Even now, thirteen years after his death, his works and lexicon of symbols, subjects and themes continue to intrigue the art world. Published on the occasion of the major exhibition at the Milan Triennial, this monograph covers the entire artistic development of Roy Lichtenstein, through more than 250 paintings and sculptural works, a rich photographic section including unpublished material, and critical text. The reproductions of Lichtenstein’s work are large-format, in full color. The insightful quotes and most of the references to his personal life serve to explain how his art evolved or how he came to be in a particular place in the world. This deluxe edition (large square format with padded cover) offers a dynamic and provocative look at the works of Lichtenstein through a powerful combination of text and visual elements. It will appeal to Lichtenstein fans, critics, dealers, and anyone interested in contemporary art.
This English catalog features a selection of 97 works by Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) created between 1966 and 1997. Alongside Andy Warhol, he was a significant US Pop Art artist. Organized with the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation and curated by Jack Cowart, it provides a comprehensive overview of the artist's various stages of work.
Exploring the evolution of Pop culture from the late 1950s to the late 1960s, this comprehensive survey examines its impact on art, film, photography, and architecture, highlighting the interplay between mass production and mass media. Unlike other works that focus solely on Pop art, it offers a holistic view of the movement's influence across America, Britain, and Europe, showcasing its diverse manifestations and cultural significance during this transformative era.
