I just caught the Monet/Lichtenstein exhibit at the LACMA. You get to see 4 of Monet’s famous Rouen Cathedral paintings next to 4 paintings by Lichtenstein interpreting-appropriating the same subject and theme. This was an unexpected surprise (but try explaining the why of it to your 4 year old daughter, as I did). The Monet paintings are seminal in the history of impressionist art. And Lichenstein’s take on them is pure Pop Art.

Renowned Sixties pop artist Gerald Laing is launching an exhibition of paintings and drawings documenting the public image of the late singer Amy Winehouse. Fifty years ago Laing became famous for his iconic images of Brigitte Bardot and Anna Karina before turning his hand to sculpture. His picture of Winehouse kissing then husband Blake Fielder Civil was the first in a series of paintings he produced of the singer. The complete collection of paintings and drawings goes on display at Thomas Gibson Fine Art in London’s Mayfair from October 11th.

Pop Art (popular art).
Brought to the street.
In the tradition of Keith Haring, Jean Michel Basquiat, Robert Indiana, and others.
Here is more on “Faith47” of South Africa

The original video artist: Nam June Paik.

Keith Haring, brought to you by Madonna ;)

I adore Keith Haring’s African masks and body paintings. Here’s a wonderful example!

Documentary on Keith Haring in New York City during the 1980’s. One of Pop Art’s best!

THE FATHER OF POP ART, dies at 89. Richard Hamilton, a British painter and printmaker whose sly, trenchant take on consumer culture and advertising made him a pioneering figure in Pop Art, and who designed the cover of the Beatles’ “White Album,” died on Tuesday at his home near Oxford. He was 89.

Pop Art was introduced to Italy in around 1964. One of the great Italian pop artists was Mimmo Rotella. His preferred medium was décollage carfted from torn posters. Awesome stuff that, when seen today, stilll seems fresh and relevant. He passed away in 2006.

Women in Pop Art, 1958-1968: Featured works: Kay Kurt, Pauline Boty, Marjorie Strider, Idelle Weber, Martha Rosler, Marisol, Rosalyn Drexler, Joyce Wieland, May Wilson , Niki de Saint Phalle.