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Roy Lichtenstein: The Impossible Collection Hardcover Book In Multi

Multicoloured paper Roy Lichtenstein: The Impossible Collection book from Assouline featuring 200 pages, 120 illustrations, english language, released in May 2019 and handcrafted limited edition in a luxury clamshell case.

Roy Lichtenstein’s comic strip–inspired paintings and irreverent wit have resonated with art collectors and enthusiasts for over half a century. Museums and galleries compete to exhibit his work; and in the market; he is one of the most coveted names in contemporary art. Celebrated for imbuing ordinary objects from hot dogs to trash cans with monumental power; Lichtenstein defied traditional “good taste and became part of the new avant-garde that redefined American art in the 1960s.In this Assouline Ultimate Collection volume; one hundred of Lichtenstein’s most memorable works; as chosen by art historian Avis Berman; are lavishly reproduced; from the iconic Whaam! and Drowning Girl and later reinterpretations of paintings by Picasso; Matisse; and van Gogh to public commissions like Times Square Mural; which is installed in New York City’s Times Square subway station. Including stunning gatefolds that reveal the breadth of Lichtenstein’s art in all its color and beauty; this book is a dream collection for Pop Art lovers the world over.