Robert Heinecken Retrospective at Moore College Examines Pop Culture Ambivalence

A retrospective of Robert Heinecken's work is currently on view at Moore College in Philadelphia through March 12. The exhibition explores the artist's complex relationship with popular culture, fashion, and representation through his photographic works. Alongside the retrospective, an exhibition of new work provides insights into cultural history. The presentation includes contributions from Eric Gelber, Suzanne Joelson, Drew Lowenstein, and Saul Ostrow. An iPad2 app has been created to digitize Heinecken's 1980s work, making it accessible in digital format. The exhibition raises questions about the connection between an artist's creative output and their personal art collection. This traveling retrospective demonstrates renewed relevance for Heinecken's examination of mass media and consumer culture.