Richard Hamilton (1922 - 2011)

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Richard Hamilton

Richard William Hamilton was a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern art, seamlessly blending traditional mediums with emerging cultural commentary. Born in London in 1922, Hamilton emerged as a leading voice in the pop art movement, a genre that sought to bridge the gap between high art and popular culture. His work, characterized by its innovative use of materials and its critical eye on consumer society, positioned him as a critical link between art's past and its rapidly evolving future.

Hamilton's influence is perhaps best encapsulated in his iconic collage, "Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?" Created for the This Is Tomorrow exhibition in 1956, this piece is widely regarded as one of the first works of pop art, predating the more widely recognized contributions of American artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. By integrating images from magazines, advertisements, and other mass media, Hamilton crafted a visually striking critique of contemporary consumerism and its pervasive impact on the domestic sphere.

Beyond his contributions to pop art, Hamilton's legacy is also preserved in his role as an educator and theorist. His writings and teachings have influenced generations of artists, encouraging them to explore the intersections of art, technology, and society. His works are held in high esteem and are featured in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Tate Gallery in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Hamilton's oeuvre offers a fascinating window into the mid-20th century's cultural shifts. His ability to capture the zeitgeist of his time, while also pushing the boundaries of what art could be, makes his work both historically significant and continually relevant.

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Date and place of birt:24 february 1922, London, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:13 september 2011, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter, Researcher
Genre:Allegory
Art style:Modern art, Multiple, Pop Art, Post War Art, Contemporary art

Creators United Kingdom

William Smedley-Aston (1868 - 1941)
William Smedley-Aston
1868 - 1941
Alice Hogarth Nicholson (1865 - 1950)
Alice Hogarth Nicholson
1865 - 1950
Ray Howard-Jones (1903 - 1996)
Ray Howard-Jones
1903 - 1996
Euan Uglow (1932 - 2000)
Euan Uglow
1932 - 2000
Joseph Gott (1785 - 1860)
Joseph Gott
1785 - 1860
Francis Lepipre (1640 - 1695)
Francis Lepipre
1640 - 1695
Walter Howell Deverell (1827 - 1854)
Walter Howell Deverell
1827 - 1854
George Wright (1860 - 1944)
George Wright
1860 - 1944
Abigail Nieriker (1840 - 1879)
Abigail Nieriker
1840 - 1879
Johannes Michel Rysbrack (1694 - 1770)
Johannes Michel Rysbrack
1694 - 1770
Robert Sharp ()
Robert Sharp
Robert Polhill Bevan (1865 - 1925)
Robert Polhill Bevan
1865 - 1925
Keith Vaughan (1912 - 1977)
Keith Vaughan
1912 - 1977
William Simpson (1823 - 1899)
William Simpson
1823 - 1899
Nicky Hoberman (1967)
Nicky Hoberman
1967
John Hoyland (1934 - 2011)
John Hoyland
1934 - 2011

Creators Contemporary art

Meer Moiseevich Akselrod (1902 - 1970)
Meer Moiseevich Akselrod
1902 - 1970
Wolfgang Herzig (1941)
Wolfgang Herzig
1941
Walter Lothar Brendel (1923 - 2013)
Walter Lothar Brendel
1923 - 2013
Jürgen Runge (1929 - 1992)
Jürgen Runge
1929 - 1992
Georgii Nikolaevich Traugot (1903 - 1961)
Georgii Nikolaevich Traugot
1903 - 1961
Salman Toor (1983)
Salman Toor
1983
James Brooks (1906 - 1992)
James Brooks
1906 - 1992
Jabbar Daoud (1934)
Jabbar Daoud
1934
Jemmy van Hoboken (1900 - 1962)
Jemmy van Hoboken
1900 - 1962
Sigvard Bernadotte (1907 - 2002)
Sigvard Bernadotte
1907 - 2002
Miguel Ocampo (1922 - 2015)
Miguel Ocampo
1922 - 2015
Inge King (1915 - 2016)
Inge King
1915 - 2016
Irma Weiland (1908 - 2003)
Irma Weiland
1908 - 2003
Theo Eble (1899 - 1974)
Theo Eble
1899 - 1974
Fernando Castro Pacheco (1918 - 2013)
Fernando Castro Pacheco
1918 - 2013
František Kyncl (1934 - 2011)
František Kyncl
1934 - 2011
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