Wednesday, September 14th 2011
Richard Hamilton
Richard Hamilton, the original pop artist, died yesterday at the age of 89.
Hamilton wrote Modern art should be “Popular (designed for a mass audience), Transient (short-term solution), Expendable (easily forgotten), Low-cost, Mass-produced, Young (aimed at youth), Witty, Sexy, Gimmicky, Glamorous, Big Business.”
Hamilton used a wide range of materials and media from found objects, paint, typography, collage, print, digital, screen print, photography and various software, to reflect the culture of the time. One of his most well known works is his 1956 collage ‘Just What Is It That Makes Today’s Homes So Different, So Appealing?’
Just What Is It That Makes Today’s Homes So Different, So Appealing?
Swingeing London
Features Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones and Hamilton’s art dealer, Robert Fraser who were given ‘swingeing’ sentences by a judge for possession and use of illegal drugs as a deterrent to others.
Hamilton’s work perfectly reflects the times in which they were produced, with a wonderfully original spin.
Posted by Melissa on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 at 10:58am
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