Richard Hamilton
dal 11/2/2014 al 25/5/2014
Segnalato da
11/2/2014
Richard Hamilton
Tate Modern, London
The first retrospective to encompass the full scope of Hamilton's work, from his early exhibition designs of the 1950s to his final paintings of 2011. This exhibition explores his relationship to design, painting, photography and television, as well as his engagement and collaborations with other artists.
curated by Mark Godfrey, Curator of International Art, Tate Modern, Paul Schimmel and Vicente Todolí with Hannah Dewar, Assistant Curator, Tate Modern
One of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, Richard Hamilton (1922–2011) is widely regarded as a founding figure of pop art, who continued to experiment and innovate over a career of 60 years. Tate Modern presents the first retrospective to encompass the full scope of Hamilton’s work, from his early exhibition designs of the 1950s to his final paintings of 2011. This exhibition explores his relationship to design, painting, photography and television, as well as his engagement and collaborations with other artists.
Hamilton is best known for his pivotal role in the birth of pop art, including the groundbreaking installation Fun House 1956. A centrepiece of the exhibition, this immersive room combines images from movie-posters, magazines and art history, and will be shown alongside a print of the era-defining Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing?. The depiction of Mick Jagger in the iconic series Swingeing London 67 1968–9, as well as images of other celebrities such as Bing Crosby and Marilyn Monroe, will show Hamilton’s continued interest in popular culture. Wider contemporary issues and political subjects are also addressed in his work, including the Kent State shootings and the IRA ‘dirty protests’, as well as figures like Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair in such works as Treatment Room 1984 and Shock and Awe 2010. Hamilton’s interest in interiors, architecture and design is represented by his depictions of everything from the Guggenheim Museum in New York to a classic Braun toaster.
Exhibition organised by the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in collaboration with Tate Modern.
Related events
Talks and lectures
On Hamilton with Hal Foster, Vicente Todoli and Mark Godfrey
Wednesday 12 February 2014, 18.30 – 20.00
Richard Hamilton, Politics and Art in the 1980s
Thursday 27 February 2014, 18.30 – 20.00
British Sign Language tour: Richard Hamilton
Friday 7 March 2014, 19.00 – 20.00
Curator’s tour and private view: Richard Hamilton
Monday 10 March 2014, 18.30 – 20.30
Special event
Members Evening Private view: Richard Hamilton
Tuesday 18 February 2014, 18.45 – 21.30
Courses and workshops
From Growth and Form to Shock and Awe: An exploration of collage in its broadest sense
Mondays from 24 February – 31 March 2014 18.45–20.45
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