Richard Hamilton retrospective at Tate Gallery examines pop art foundations
A retrospective at the Tate Gallery in London showcases over 100 works by Richard Hamilton, spanning from 1939-40 to the present. The exhibition includes nearly all of his pieces. Hamilton's works from the 1950s helped define the concept of pop art. In conjunction with the show, he reexamines with Marco Livingstone certain foundations of the movement, such as the absence of value judgment and neutrality, as well as the necessary differences between his artistic stance and his political position.
Key facts
- Richard Hamilton painted over 100 works since 1939-40.
- Almost all of Hamilton's works are present at the Tate Gallery retrospective.
- Hamilton's 1950s works helped define the concept of pop art.
- Hamilton reexamines pop art foundations with Marco Livingstone.
- Topics include absence of value judgment and neutrality.
- Hamilton distinguishes between his artistic and political positions.
- The retrospective is held at the Tate Gallery.
- The exhibition covers works from 1939-40 to the present.
Entities
Artists
- Richard Hamilton
- Marco Livingstone
Institutions
- Tate Gallery
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
Sources
- artpress —