Three Generations of West Coast Pop Art in Rome

A group exhibition in Rome brings together works by Sister Corita Kent, Larry Johnson, and Adam Stamp, tracing three generations of West Coast Pop Art. The show is hosted at the Galleria Indipendenza, where the three artists' practices are presented in a continuous sequence of rooms. Kent, a nun and Pop artist known for her messages of peace and optimism, serves as the starting point. Johnson, who was influenced by Kent and later became Stamp's professor, bridges the generational gap. Stamp, the youngest, created works during a residency at the gallery, including small paintings offering ironic takes on everyday life. The exhibition's conceptual thread is Los Angeles, described by writer Geoff Manaugh in the show's notes as "the apocalypse. The city that tells you: nobody loves you here." The display culminates in a flashing neon green sign that reads "live and die."