RICHARD HAMILTON "TOASTER" LITHOGRAPH, 1967Richard Hamilton (1922 2011) is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of Pop Art. Inspired by common domestic or industrial objects and the visual language of mass production, Hamilton's work explored the relationship between fine art, consumer culture, and modern design. This evocative print is inspired by the Braun toaster, designed by Dieter Rams who Hamilton held in high regard. For Hamilton, the Braun toaster embodied a modern ideal:

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Depicting a collection of heels

"Aluminum Series" is one of Stella's most desirable groups of prints

layering the images on top of each other

There is something both commanding in style and content

but has made a profound and enduring effect on artists and image-making around the globe

Acrylic on canvas

applying his distinct approach to a range of wildlife

"Leaves (Feuilles)" is an exemplary work that demonstrates the artist's ability to capture the essence of flora through smooth contours and only the most essential details

whose alter-ego "Mr

the artist continues a practice mastered through art history by diverse canonical artists such as Pieter Claesz

Literature: Ihor Holubizky